Studio Art Director at Gameloft

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Art Direction, 3D Art, 3D Pipelines, Character Modeling, Environment Modeling, Vehicle Modeling, 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Communication, Collaboration, Mentoring, Creativity, Innovation, Team Management

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description Join The Game! Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 iOS Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Disney®, LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 70 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company. All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners. Job Description We’re seeking a highly motivated creative leader with a deep passion for video games to define and drive the visual vision of our AAA projects. As Art Director, you will inspire and mentor our talented art team, shaping unforgettable worlds. Under the guidance of the Studio Manager, you will: Mentor, direct, and supervise a dedicated art team in creating AAA 3D games. Challenge innovation and set artistic standards through the visual identity you establish for each project. Define and oversee artistic guidelines across all aspects of production: characters, vehicles, environments, props, cinematics, special effects, and post-processing. Empower Team Leads and their teams to achieve best-in-class quality. Partner with Creative and Technical Leads to merge visuals, technology, and gameplay into a cohesive AAA experience. Collaborate with marketing and licensing teams to design and deliver promotional materials, trailers, and campaigns. Qualifications Proven leadership experience as an Art Team Lead, Manager, or Director in the video game industry. At least one published AAA title showcasing your work. Solid background in 3D pipelines for video games. Hands-on expertise in a major 3D art field (environment, character, or vehicle modeling). Proficiency in 3ds Max (or Maya) and ZBrush. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Autonomous, versatile, and able to lead by example. Additional Information Why Join the World of Gameloft? Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing! Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers! Because you want to be part of an international environment with daily contact with other countries & cultures! Because we do more than just games: we build amazing careers! Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work! Benefits: Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits. 25 vacation days per year + Birthday day off. Private medical health insurance. Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card. Free language courses. Flexible schedule + option to work a shortened schedule on three days. Flexible work-from-home hybrid model (2 days/week at the office). Merit based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package. Career-development opportunities. Excellent local working conditions (quality of offices, geographical location of office in the centre of Barcelona). ... and Tuesday & Thursday afterwork beers! We can’t wait to find our next great talent! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months.

Responsibilities

As Art Director, you will mentor and supervise an art team in creating AAA 3D games while establishing artistic standards and guidelines. You will collaborate with various leads to ensure a cohesive AAA experience across all production aspects.