Job Summary: *** Games is looking for a uniquely talented
Director, Art to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb art leadership skills, and have a love of *** / *** , Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity! We are building an experienced leadership team that will set the direction for a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of *** to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned visionary leader looking to create something epic - guiding and collaborating with a robust group of art directors focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly " *** ".
In this role, you will... • Define, drive, and oversee the art direction for several interactive games and experiences based on *** 's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including *** / *** , Marvel and Star Wars.
• Serve as a key member of a core project leadership team at *** , providing crucial direction and steering the development across multiple groups.
• Engage with internal and external partners, including other Art Directors, to create visual consistency and quality across the entire experience.
• Rally a diverse set of talented teams to achieve their best, while having lots of fun along the way!
• Review all art and visual design assets including characters, world designs, and animations, ensuring that they meet our brand and quality standards and serve the overall project.
• Champion the art vision for the project within *** , working with various film studio partners to bring our content to life within the game.
You'd be great for this role because you... • Possess a broad and deep understanding of our brands, including lore, design, and aesthetics.
• Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things.
• Led the creation and release of a successful AAA game in an Art Direction role and have familiarity with art directing products on various gaming platforms - Console/PC and Mobile.
• Demonstrate exceptional artistic knowledge and judgment; experience guiding a compelling art vision to reality.
• Inspire passion and creativity in others with motivational and supportive leadership.
• Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
• Understand how to work with 3d game engines and linear *** to achieve a desired art vision.
• Provide clear and concise direction, feedback, and guidance.
• Present ideas with clarity and conviction leveraging crisp examples that are compelling and understandable.
• Value building an inclusive and positive team culture.
• Balance the needs of visual fidelity and style with performance, schedule and gameplay requirements.
• Know how to push past perceived boundaries and limitations while never losing sight of the big picture and ultimate goal.
During your game development career, the key requirements you have achieved include... • A Bachelor's degree in Art and/or Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of game development experience, including holding a position of Art Director for at least 2 years.
• 10+ years of experience specifically in product development/production of console/mobile/PC games or other digital interactive entertainment.
5+ years of experience managing teams.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $179.400 to $219,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographical region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Consumer Products Games & Publishing: *** Experiences brings the magic of *** stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. *** shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, *** 's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and *** store locations around the world and on the web.
About *** : *** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Online , which is part of a business we call Consumer Products Games & Publishing .
*** Online is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.