Associate Brand Art Director

1 Week ago • 5-7 Years • Concept Art • $124,600 PA - $167,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Brand Art Director at Lucasfilm Games collaborates with internal and external teams to ensure the visual quality and brand authenticity of multiple licensed game titles. Responsibilities include guiding visual development from concept to live service, reviewing game assets and marketing materials, establishing high visual benchmarks, bridging game design needs with brand visuals via style guides, problem-solving creative issues, communicating project progress, collaborating with various Lucasfilm departments (Creative, Marketing, Production), developing style guides and presentations, meeting with game developers, and providing feedback on game builds. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and artistic skills, alongside a deep understanding of game development processes and the Star Wars/Lucasfilm brand.
Must have:
  • 5+ years' experience in Console/PC/Mobile games
  • 2+ years' experience in games leadership
  • Strong understanding of game development processes
  • Excellent art and design skills
  • Experience with licensed products
  • Passion for Star Wars and Lucasfilm
Good to have:
  • Live service, AR/VR experience
  • Experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity)
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney extras

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Join the accomplished Lucasfilm Games Creative Team! The best game developers in the world are building the next chapter of Star Wars and Lucasfilm heritage products.

The Associate Brand Art Director teams up with our internal Creative, Production Team and Licensees to support visual development across multiple licensed titles by providing direction, guidance, and feedback - ensuring all our games are authentic and high-quality experiences for our fans to enjoy all around the world.

The Associate Brand Art Director will report to the Brand Art Director.

This is a Full-Time role.

Must submit a portfolio or demo.

What You Will Do

  • Collaborate with external game developers, Art Director and staff, to guide a game’s visual progress from concept through to live service.

  • Review game design, art and marketing submissions ensuring content is on brand and high-quality utilizing paint-overs, mockups, and draw-overs.

  • Establish high benchmarks and provide recommendations to bridge game needs with brand visuals through art style guides and reviewing game assets to elevate visual design and execution.

  • Bridge game design and needs with brand visuals through art style guides and reviewing game assets to find solutions that all parties can agree to.

  • Problem-solve creative and quality issues; identify achievable solutions delivering brand quality while meeting gameplay and production needs.

  • Communicate with Creative Supervisor regarding goals, priorities, and individual project progress.

  • Collaborate with Lucasfilm groups including Creative, Marketing and Production.

  • Partner with Art Coordinator to pull references applicable to products.

  • Develop style guides and presentations for new and existing IP; design and develop as needed for internal creative collateral for franchise business development and brand guidelines.

  • Meet with game developers both in person and remotely to collaborate on specific project requirements, progress, and goals.

  • Maintain personal expenses reporting and booking travel.

  • Archive the art of our current projects for future reference.

  • Play and provide feedback on prototype, Alpha and Beta builds to provide feedback on player experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years’ experience on Console/PC products/Mobile.  Experience with Live Service and with AR and VR is a plus.

  • 2+ years’ experience in games leadership role and working on licensed products.

  • Passion for games. Experienced in playing current and past games for understanding of genres and game mechanics including mobile and AAA live service.

  • Strong understanding of game development including art creation processes (both 2D and 3D), technology and game engine requirements and advancements, trade-offs and challenges associated with development.

  • Open to direction; Ability to process and prioritize levels of feedback to find approved solutions.

  • Passion for the Star Wars and Lucasfilm heritage brand; broad understanding of current and past Star Wars properties across multiple lines of business.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Lucasfilm brand (past and present) across media including live-action storytelling, animation, publishing, and games.

  • Excellent knowledge of art and visual design principles and techniques regarding character and environment design, rendering, color, animation., and cinematography.

  • Strong draftsmanship skills with the ability to draw and digitally paint characters, environments, and structures.

  • Excellent process and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, track progress, and meet deadlines and expectations.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback and guidance, and present ideas with clarity and conviction.

  • Self-starter, reliable and passionate about their work and committed to their discipline and its challenges.

  • Full-time work schedule with additional hours as needed during product launches or when working with international partners.

  • Ability to travel domestic and international as required.

  • Proficient and knowledgeable about Macs, PCs, game consoles and peripherals.

  • Software requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, Experience with a 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, etc.), Experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity, etc.) is a plus.

Education

  • BA/BFA or higher education with experience in critique and discussing art fundamentals or equivalent years of experience.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at .

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The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $124,600 to $167,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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