Art Director

3 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Couch Heroes Full time
Art Director

Couch Heroes is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of our upcoming MMO-style game. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for shaping the game's visual identity and collaborating with artists, designers, and developers to bring the game's vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of artists and provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure high-quality asset delivery and cohesive art direction.
  • Collaborate with game designers and developers to understand the game's vision and translate it into captivating visuals.
  • Develop and oversee concept art, mood boards, and style guides to establish the visual direction and aesthetics of the game world.
  • Drive the creation of environment assets, including landscapes, architecture, and props, ensuring technical and artistic quality.
  • Utilize industry-standard tools to model, texture, and light environments, balancing visual fidelity and performance.
  • Establish efficient workflows and pipelines for art production, ensuring smooth collaboration between artists and teams.
  • Provide artistic direction and feedback, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established art style.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and implement innovative techniques to enhance visual quality and efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role in the gaming industry.
  • Impressive portfolio demonstrating exceptional art skills and a strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and mood.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, or equivalent.
  • Solid understanding of game development processes and experience with game engines like Unreal Engine.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to provide clear artistic direction and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for high-quality art.
  • A deep appreciation for MMO-style games and their unique visual requirements.
  • Ability to concept/sketch
  • Ability to produce game ready assets
  • Ideally having some stylized projects in the portfolio

Bonus Points:

  • Experience creating realistic and stylized environments for MMO-style games.
  • Proficiency in procedural and modular asset creation.
  • Familiarity with terrain and ecosystem creation tools, such as World Machine or SpeedTree.
  • Knowledge of shader creation and optimization techniques for real-time environments.
  • Understanding of level design principles and player navigation within game worlds.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Couch Heroes as an Art Director. Applications can be sent to info@couch-heroes.com.

  • Note: Only applicants who submit a portfolio will be considered.

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