Art Director - Match3 Venture

• Leadership and Management:
• Hire, lead and manage a team of artists, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the artistic vision and project milestones.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality art assets.


• Artistic Vision and Execution:
• Establish the visual style and aesthetic for the match 3 game.
• Oversee the creation of concept art, character designs, environments, UI, and animations.
• Ensure consistency and quality of art assets throughout the game.


• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with designers and engineers to integrate art assets seamlessly.
• Communicate artistic concepts and guidelines clearly to the team.
• Provide constructive feedback and iterate on art assets to achieve the desired visual quality.


• Innovation and Creativity:
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and artistic techniques.
• Innovate and implement new visual features to enhance the gameplay experience.
• Foster a creative and inspiring work environment for the art team.


• Project Management:
• Assist in project planning and resource allocation for the new studio.
• Track progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Profile

• Hands-on artist with extensive experience in art direction within the mobile gaming industry. 
• Proven track record of successful projects and expertise in setting up the art direction for New Games (at least 3 years of experience) 
• Bonus: Experience working on successful Match 3 games within a LiveOps environment. 
• Mastery of Photoshop and Unity, with a deep understanding of their application in game development.
• Blender (or equivalent 3D software) knowledge is a plus. 
• Strong technical acumen to optimize assets and workflows for mobile platforms, ensuring efficiency and high performance.
• Solid artistic foundations with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering visually stunning games.
• A collaborative leader, skilled in fostering teamwork and communication, adept at giving and receiving feedback to drive creative excellence.
• Passionate about the mobile games market, with a data-driven approach to decision-making and a commitment to leveraging insights for game improvement.
• Proactive self-starter capable of influencing game design from the art side, including product and feature development, ensuring visual elements enhance the overall gaming experience.
• Independent and proactive individual, adept at driving projects and initiatives with minimal supervision.