- Contact: coolgigsinvirtualworlds@gmail.com
- How to Apply: coolgigsinvirtualworlds@gmail.com
Do you have a keen eye for directing and building environments with elegant aesthetics? Are you passionate for creating compelling user experiences? Thirsty for an opportunity to be part of something innovative and iconoclastic? Tired of the evolutionary and wired for the revolutionary?
If so, you may be just the Art Director we’re seeking to join our team. We are a stealth startup, backed by some of the most respected and successful VCs in the world. The company is led by a proven management team that has been part of the some the biggest names in consumer internet and digital media successes (Electronic Arts, Yahoo, Macromedia, Excite) We are redefining the future of the consumer internet experience and will transform the way end users interact with a wide range of services and brands online.
This role demands an expert blend of vision, creativity and depth mixed with a high degree of effectiveness and execution. Ideal candidates have a significant track record in 3D products, such as PC or video games, 3D virtual worlds, or other 3D environments, and personal direct mastery of at least one of either 3D environments or 3D characters. Separately, solid experience in online user interface designs, user interaction and visual design are all highly valued.
Responsibilities include overall all art production planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: defining the product artistic vision, and working closely with product management and product marketing to ensure customer satisfaction goals are met, and the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.
We are looking for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where their contribution can influence the overall company’s success and where their efforts can ultimately reach a very wide audience of consumers.
Responsibilities
+ Lead the product’s artistic definition, strategy and roadmap
+ Be an expert with respect to the overall product and how the artistic vision impacts the final experience
+ Lead team of artists on scheduling and resource planning
+ Working with Engineering, define and own the art production pipeline for all art assets, including 3D environments, 3D characters, 3D objects, and 2D UI components.
+ Deliver art design documents and templates for your team to utilize
+ Work with external third parties here and abroad to outsource art creation deliverables
+ Work with other departmental leaders in Engineering, Product Management, etc. to ensure coordinated and synchronized product delivery.
Required Experience and Knowledge
+ Minimum of 10 years experience in digital art production for consumer digital products, with increasing levels of responsibility, and with the majority of this time being in REAL-TIME 3D products
+ Minimum of 3 years experience as an art or creative director for interactive real-time 3D products
+ Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Some technical knowledge, with experience in art and interactive digital product technologies
+ Excellent teamwork skills
+ Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
We are located on the “peninsula” of the bay area, between San Francisco and San Jose.
Please send resumes and any other pertinent info (e.g. links to portfolios)
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