Art Director

AppOn Software is seeking an Art Director to define the artistic vision and deliver compelling real-time experiences for 2D casual and mobile games across various genres. The role involves advising and directing art content development, setting quality expectations, and collaborating with animation, design, development, and production teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a self-driven approach, and a passion for video games, with a focus on creating concepts, assets, and UI while respecting project deadlines.

Must Have

• Good knowledge of 2D animation and character design in Flash software (Mandatory)
• In-depth mastery of Adobe Photoshop & Flash
• Expert at Traditional and Digital Art
• Background in academic drawing, sketching, and illustration
• Advise, direct, and facilitate internal and external teams in art content development
• Demonstrate and communicate clear expectations for quality of work
• Work with Animation lead, Design team, Developers and Producers to define and manage key milestones
• Creating Concepts and Assets for backgrounds / characters / creating UI
• Respecting the planning and the deadlines of the project
• 5+ years of experience in the gaming industry

Good to Have

• Illustrate and develop many concepts (sketch, drawing, etc.) to support mobile games production
• Unity3d Engine knowledge
• Knowledge of 3Ds Max (Texturing)
• Knowledge of 3D animation

Job Description

Candidate must have good knowledge of 2d animation and character design in Flash software. (Mandatory)

Illustrate and develop many concepts (sketch, drawing, etc.) to support mobile games production would be plus.

Creating art assets and animations for 2D Causal games and/or mobile games across different genres.

Create the resources for the games, following the art style and technical constraint of the platform.

Reporting to: Art Director/Lead Artist/Producer

Responsibilities: –

• Advise, direct, and facilitate internal and external teams in development of art content for a diverse range of entertainment experiences across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrate and communicate clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the Art team and external teams.
• Work with Animation lead, Design team, our Developers and Producers to define and manage key milestones
• Motivate and mentor less-experienced Artists.
• Creating Concepts and Assets for backgrounds / characters / creating UI.
• Respecting the planning and the deadlines of the project.
• Studies: Experience in 2D graphics

Personal profile:

• 5+ years of experience in the gaming industry.
• Creativity, initiative and curiosity.
• Highly motivated, with a passion for video games.
• Well organized and autonomous.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal confidence
• Hands-on art talent: ability to create concept art, storyboards, sketches, animatics, assemble reference and mood boards, write creative briefs and visual guidelines

Required skills:

• In-depth mastery of Adobe Photoshop & Flash
• Expert at Traditional and Digital Art.
• Background in academic drawing, sketching, and illustration.
• Unity3d Engine knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of 3Ds Max(Texturing) is a plus
• Knowledge of 3D animation is a plus.

Chosen qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art test.

Please include a portfolio link on your resume submission. Resumes without a portfolio link will not be considered.

Keywords: Flash, Art, 2D, animation, BFA, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Unity, 3D.

Candidate Profile

Education-

UG: Any Graduate – Any Specialization, Graduation Not Required

PG: Any Postgraduate – Any Specialization, Post-Graduation Not Required

Doctorate: Any Doctorate – Any Specialization, Doctorate Not Require

Key Skills: Flash, Art, 2D, animation, BFA, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Unity, 3D.