Sr. Art Director (Gaming)
Do you judge games by their covers? Do you follow an unhealthy number of artists? Do you often think “this could be weirder and/or use a touch more anime”? Do you feel at home with big-time nerds? If so, read on.
COLOR is a young creative agency dedicated to creating, destroying, rising from the ashes, destroying, and then creating again.
We’re in need of a talented, passionate, ego-free Senior Art Director with a strong aesthetic and unique point of view to lead the gaming team to visual nirvana.
And if the above didn’t make it obvious, a love for and strong familiarity with games of all stripes is a must!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
+ Fluency in Illustrator and Photoshop
+ Strong design skills and an eye for detail
+ Experience with AAA game studios or big entertainment brands
+ Knowledge of and respect for strict brand guidelines and IP rules
+ Strong emphasis on layout, typography, and type fundamentals
+ Understanding of modern design, composition/layout, and color selection
+ Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions
+ Ability to work under pressure/tight turnarounds calmly
+ Ability to easily switch gears between projects
+ Ability to clearly direct a small team and maintain motivation
+ Ability to present ideas to clients and pivot as needed on the fly
+ Experience working directly with a Creative Director for reviews and guidance
+ And the big first step: a killer portfolio that demonstrates design, art direction, creative deck work, and personality
BONUS ROUND
+ Background in game art
+ Familiarity with After Effects
+ Familiarity with 3D process and Cinema 4D
+ General understanding of game engines like Unity and Unreal
WHAT YOU'LL DO
+ Lead a growing team of designers and animators
+ Art direct for motion design, events, live-action, campaigns, digital, web/interactive (heavily slanted towards motion and gameplay)
+ Work with a CD and copywriter to take concepts from pitch to final
+ Put together creative decks that clearly outline and justify concepts and art direction
+ Create designed/illustrated style frames as needed
+ Work with producers, copywriters, creative directors and creative leads
+ Work from home, and eventually in-office
