Art Director

June 25

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Epic Games

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology$1. .$1

Game Development • Game Engine • Publishing • Unreal Engine • Real-Time Technology

1001 - 5000

Description

• The Art Director will lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary artists - to help create and maintain Epic's vision. This person will have a balance of creative thinking and a strong ability to lead a team in developing content for our various projects. By working closely with the Product Art Director you will be accountable for identifying and communicating a high-quality visual style, you will also develop a team of artists and coach them to do the same. • Be highly creative. Imagine and communicate your vision to the team to develop new content that players will love • Help Epic push the visual envelope by creating stunning and inspiring characters • Direct and mentor a worldwide team of artists; delivering effective feedback across all art disciplines - modeling, animation, etc • Interpret the needs of all development disciplines such as design and engineering into amazing final artwork • Collaborate with the Product and IP teams on themes and cosmetic sets • Deliver effective feedback across all art disciplines - modeling, animation, etc • Create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule

Requirements

• Experience as an art director in a game studio • A Deep understanding of the game development process and art disciplines • Strong understanding of art fundamentals, multiple art styles, anatomy, appeal • Experience designing characters of a wide variety and broad appeal • Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points - with a focus on modern fashion-forward aesthetics • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills & experience with effective feedback for outsourcing and contractors • Strong leadership skills in order to lead a large number of people toward a singular vision • Experience directing and supporting artists across multiple disciplines • The ability to adapt to and innovate new styles and techniques • Strong collaborative nature to partner with senior art directors and discipline leads

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays • Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service • Generous paid sick time • Annual day of service