Mooncolony: Art Director

8 Months ago • 5 Years + • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Art Director with 5+ years experience, leading artists, providing feedback, ensuring high-quality artwork for a Mooncolony project.
Must have:
  • Art Direction
  • Team Management
  • Artistic Feedback
  • Digital Painting
Good to have:
  • 3D Packages
  • Cloud Software
  • Art Outsourcing
  • Lead Artist
Perks:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible Working

Job Details

As our elite team of artists continues to grow so does our need for world-class Art Direction.

Even though right now we have our Art Direction needs covered, we are always searching for AD talent as of course, our needs can change.

Working alongside the Creative Director, the Art Director will hold a key position within our team liaising closely with Client, Project Management and Art teams. As a world class artist and manager, the Art Director will be managing and guiding an elite team of artists, making sure that the artwork created within the studio is top quality.

Responsibilities

  • Managing and guiding a highly skilled team of concept artists and illustrators.
  • Giving hands-on artistic feedback and doing paintovers if necessary.
  • Acting as a gatekeeper for providing the highest quality art within the industry.
  • Being in direct communication with our partners/clients, making sure the required quality standards are met and the deadlines are hit.
  • Being in constant communication with Project Managers and Lead Artists, making sure that the projects are delivered to the highest quality standards and within deadlines.
  • Liasing with the Studio Director to make sure that the studio goals are met.
  • Provide Art Direction for internal projects and IP’s.
  • Making sure that the projects are delivered with highest attention to detail.

Skills & Requirements

  • A world class artist, designer and mentor.
  • A great all-rounder. Can give feedback on characters, environments, creatures, props, composition, etc.
  • Amazing drawing and digital painting skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • 5+ years experience in the entertainment industry as an Art Director or Lead Artist.
  • Experience in managing small to medium size art teams.
  • Vast experience in giving artistic feedback and doing paint overs.
  • Immaculate attention to detail is a must.
  • Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience in using 3D packages such as Blender, Modo, ZBrush, etc.
  • Experience in using cloud project management softwares such as Basecamp, Slack, Google Workplace, etc.
  • Experience as an Art Director within an art outsourcing team is a plus.

Employee Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Yearly performance bonus
  • Client referral bonus (£1000 for each signed client)
  • Employer contributory pension plan. (%8 - %5 Employee - %3 Employer)
  • Educational material and expenses
  • 21 days paid holiday per year ( +1 Day for each year of service).
  • Flexible working. Choice of working from home or office
  • Free snacks and quality coffee (work from the office)
  • No bureaucracy. This is a small, tight-knit team (Transparency)
  • Private Health Insurance (Vitality)
  • Any additional employee benefits that the company may provide in the future

Sponsorship and Visa assistance can be provided for successful international applicants but we are also happy to consider remote applications.

So, if you love working with artists, being part of a great team, and a low-gravity work environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Adventures await. Are you in?

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About The Company

Adventures await. Are you in? 🚀


Mooncolony is a concept art and illustration studio that brings together the galaxy’s leading artists and visionaries to provide premium 2D art outsourcing services to the video game industry. 


Mooncolony offers a wide range of art outsourcing services including concept art, illustration, character design, marketing art and art direction. Our versatile team's extensive experience and commitment to excellence will ensure that your project reaches our high standards and allows you to connect with your audience through effective visual storytelling.


Our tight-knit team is the driving force behind our success, sharing a united passion, enthusiasm, and high standard for digital art. Decades of combined experience meet with a diverse range of talent, experience, and skill that allow us to effectively adapt to any project. 

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