Lead Artist - Concept

Keywords Studios, the leading provider of technical and creative services to the global gaming industry, boasts over 13,000 staff across 70+ studios spanning 26 countries, serving over 950 clients worldwide.

One of our Australia studios is seeking a Lead Animator for one of our Brisbane studios.

As a Lead Artist for Concept, you will lead and be responsible for putting together a style guide for a team of 2D Artists. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Skilled standardizing for Concept sketches that are realistic in style for both background and character art
• Knowledge of 3Dcoat, Zbrush or other software that increase productivity is an asset
• Has team spirit leading the team members toward cooperation while actively providing support
• Exhibits intermediate capability to guide and assist junior artists.
• Has Game art experience: Motivated and passionate about game art, good understanding of AAA requirements
• Demonstrate autonomy, resourcefulness, good time management, rigor, and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and train a high-caliber squad of 2D Artists
• Demonstrate great versatility and great talent in terms of concept and illustration skills from rough sketches to fully rendered pieces that match industry AAA standards
• Work closely with the Art Director to ensure the growth and wellness of our teams and projects
• Be an active mentor and role model for the art team, working to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm
• Collaborate with directors, managers, and other development partners to define project goals and action plans
• Collaborate with project and art producers to identify and resolve art workflow and staffing issues
• Communicate and regularly update the status and progress of deliverables
• Manage bug reports, priority-setting, allocation, and correction
• Work effectively within the technical and project constraints while creating in a variety of visual styles
• Participate in artistic validation sessions to ensure high artistic quality
• Determine and help the team respect deadlines established with the production department
• Perform other duties as required

Keywords Studios and our global network of independent studios offers a variety of benefits as per below:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Projects aligned with your expertise
• Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation and visa support
• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Australia

Area of Work: Art Services

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid