Director of Game Art (Team Lead)

We already have a pool of some of the most talented 3D and VFX artists out there – all we need now is a team lead with the creative flair, organisation skills, and knowledge of game production to take our game art teams to the next level. In collaboration with departments across the company, you’ll be recruiting and developing artists, improving and refining production processes, and – above all – driving the delivery of top-quality game art.

If you’re excited by the idea of building game art teams that set new standards for the entire industry, then we want to hear from you now!

In this role you will

- Act as a resource of support, knowledge, and experience for the team.
- Build and lead high-performing teams of top 3D and VFX artists.
- Set clear expectations towards behavioral and performance-related goals for your team that are aligned with company goals.
- Ensure that tasks are performed on time and to the highest standards.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support the growth of team members.
- Evaluate the team’s capabilities in order to assign responsibilities to the right people.
- Cooperate with cross-department teams to ensure the development process moves forward smoothly, all while creating a high-quality product.
- Drive the overall quality of the games produced, as well as taking a leading role in creating a high-performance culture.
- Ensure the high-quality (in both technical and artistic terms) production and implementation of 3D game art assets and visual effects.
- Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure ongoing improvement of the development process based on technological developments and industry trends.
- Participate in the hiring process to recruit new top talent.

What we're looking for

- Advanced understanding of game development.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and drive teams to success.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively, both internally with colleagues and externally with the company’s business contacts and partners.
- Passion for mobile games.
- Knowledge of Freemium/free-to-play (F2P) games is a plus.

Your experience

- 2+ years of experience as manager of a product team with a minimum of five direct reports.
- 5+ years of experience working in game production.

What we offer

- Employment relationship with Ekipa2 d.o.o. for an indefinite period of time, with a six-month probationary period.
- Diverse work with exciting daily challenges, working as part of a team in a fun, relaxed environment.
- Participation in attractive projects.
- Development opportunities through training, seminars, and conferences
- Choice of sport, fitness, educational, and entertainment activities outside of work.
- Healthy meals in the office.
- Flexible working hours.
- 24 days of paid vacation.

Compensation

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