Art Director - AAA Video Game Projects

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Art Director will be responsible for defining and driving the visual direction of AAA video game projects. This role requires strong leadership to ensure visual excellence across all art deliverables. The Art Director will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, acting as the key decision-maker for art-related matters, guiding and mentoring the art team, creating art briefs, and overseeing concept development. They will also support client partnerships, manage feedback, and play a key role in recruiting and developing art talent. They will also foster a collaborative and inclusive art culture within the team and studio.
Must have:
  • Own and drive the artistic vision of the project
  • Make key decisions for all art deliverables
  • Communicate and align the art vision with teams and stakeholders
  • Guide and mentor the art team
  • Define and uphold the quality bar for all visual assets
  • Create art briefs, style guides and visual bibles

Job Details

We’re looking for a seasoned Art Director with a strong AA+/AAA background and a proven track record on at least 2–3 prominent shipped titles. This is a pivotal leadership role suited for someone who thrives on defining and driving a compelling visual direction while leading high-performing teams to create world-class game art. 
 
You’ll be the key stakeholder for all art deliverables, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure visual excellence and production efficiency from concept to final asset. This role requires both creative leadership and practical production expertise, with a strong emphasis on communication, mentorship, and vision. 
 
This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Art. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Own and drive the artistic vision of the project, ensuring consistency across all visual elements 
  • Act as the key decision-maker for all art-related matters and deliverables 
  • Communicate and align the art vision with both the internal team and external stakeholders 
  • Guide and mentor the art team, helping to grow their skills and maintain motivation 
  • Define and uphold the quality bar for all visual assets 
  • Create clear and detailed art briefs, style guides, and visual bibles 
  • Oversee concept development and provide direction to internal and external concept teams 
  • Support client partnerships by interpreting and expanding their creative vision 
  • Maintain a high-level view of the project while managing detailed feedback and execution 
  • Collaborate with production teams on scheduling, planning, and milestone tracking 
  • Play an active role in recruiting and onboarding new art talent, including oversight of the Associate Art Director during candidate evaluations 
  • Support studio bootcamps and training initiatives to develop emerging talent 
  • Foster a collaborative, inspiring, and inclusive art culture within the team and studio 

 

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