Studio: Romero Games
Job Opening: Associate Art Director
Location: Galway, Ireland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Art Director to manage, develop, and mentor a multifaceted art team – concept, environment, character, animation, VFX, and user interface
- Develop the visual style guide of the game, creating mood boards, references, and descriptions
- Inspire and motivate the art team through clear and concise constructive critiques to ensure the highest visual quality in all areas of the game
- Collaborate with the game director and the design team to help breathe life into their designs
- Work closely with the technical teams to ensure an art vision that respects engine constraints and budgets, while also achieving excellence in visuals and realisation
- Help the art team to ensure efficient and performant pipelines and workflows
- Communicate with publishers and marketing teams as needed to ensure our products are represented well visually
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least 3 years of creative leadership experience
- At least 6 years of professional experience producing game art in the games industry
- A proven track record, having shipped AAA-quality games
- Deep understanding of art fundamentals and their practical application and translation into modern game engines
- Ability to work in an open, transparent environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Excellent understanding of anatomy, color, shape, scale, silhouette, and proportions
- A full understanding of contemporary game development workflows and pipelines
- Working knowledge of modern art production software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Zbrush, Substance, etc.
- Proficient in Photoshop
- Appreciation for the importance of accessibility, diversity, inclusion and equality
- A desire to learn new techniques and technologies
- Be based in Europe for maximum overlap with our team
What is nice to have:
- Experience with various styles of art direction
- Experience with Unreal
- Drawing/painting skills to help convey ideas
- Ability to work onsite in our office in Galway, Ireland
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your CV to jobs@romerogames.com