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The Art Director will be the key partner in the execution of new high-fidelity, groundbreaking mobile games. You will be the motivational foundation of the Art team and will help define the visual direction of the game. Additionally, you will be one of the key communications conduits for design and programming. You will act as both a manager and a mentor, fostering a team culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment. You will strive to develop processes and solutions that help to support a sustainable work life for your team.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Direct multiple art disciplines on a project team
• Provide art direction and feedback to team of artists and external vendors
• Supervise, train, mentor, motivate and support the development of Artists
• Coach team members to their optimum performance levels, and ensure the team receives regular reviews and one-on-one meetings
• Manage performance within the team in a way that encourages autonomy, mastery, and purpose
• Create visual touchstone assets that inspire and set visual direction for others. (concepts, models, paint-overs).
• Maintain current and working knowledge on industry/market trends, make recommendations as appropriate
• Partner with the Studio Art Director to own and define assigned aspects of the project as directed
• Contribute to developing custom pipelines for project with specific creative and technological needs in collaboration with engineering
• Participate in daily production meetings to ensure art is on track
• Anticipate, identify, and present problem areas and develop preventative solutions for the team
• Partner with production to ensure schedules and plans meet business and project needs
• Partner with senior management to ensure team is healthy and strong
• Work closely with game design to ensure art enhances the player experience
• Present designs to clients for approval
• Exemplify reliability, accountability, and professionalism in all work-related interaction
• Lead by example, creating a strong sense of purpose and community, promoting a culture of excellence and inclusivity, encouraging a sustainable work/life balance
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• A proven ability to visually solve problems in collaboration with the broader game team including other artists, art leads, and design leads
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Comfortable interacting and presenting to all levels of the company, key stakeholders, and publishers.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong desire to iterate and improve on processes
• Demonstrate fundamentals of leadership, including clear and proactive communication, meeting moderation, and oversight of large cross-disciplinary initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple, competing tasks and be self-directed to meet deadlines in a quickly evolving environment with little to no supervision
• Positive attitude and ability to receive and provide objective and constructive feedback
• Ability to coach, manage, mitigate, and prioritize through stressful situations for you and your team
  
  

Education and Experience

• 7 years' experience crafting video game art
• 3 years' experience as a lead artist or art director
• Experience working with an art director to develop a unique and cohesive visual style
• Intimate familiarity with RTS or Strategy style games
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Our core hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm cst, which means you should be available for meetings etc. during this time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary range description

At *** , we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The overall market range for roles in this area of *** is typically $120,000 - 250,000

This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. *** is a unique culture and environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job Summary:

There are many roles in which our Cast Members bring *** dreams to life. Do you want to be part of the magic behind the magic? The Plasterer 200 is responsible to perform functions that include but are not limited to plastering normal finishes and simulated finishes (i.e., rock work, brick, stone wood). The removal and installation of tile brick pavers, concrete and asphalt. This will include shop work, field and rehab work ranging from construction to the intricacies of the refurbishment of. It requires the ability to read blue prints, follow engineering instructions and use normal hand tools and power tools. This position provides support to Engineering, all maintenance teams including attractions, ride and show, and infrastructure facilities.

Responsibilities:

The Plasterer 200 role is responsible to:

• Have the ability to safely use and maintain basic hand tools, to operate pneumatic and electric powered tools utilizing the proper safety precautions including personal protective equipment, and the ability to operate a man lift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, and both gas and electric powered carts
• To read blueprints and follow engineering instructions. The ability to use or learn to use MAXIMO (a work order tracking system), as well as to follow check lists to safely handle materials, lock-out and tag-out of attractions, operate department equipment and vehicles and know what actions to take in case of a failure
• To remove and repair cement, pavers, asphalt and tile, are required to possess a basic knowledge of how to handle and use molds and models (preferable knowledge of how to fabricate molds and models), and must possess the ability to plaster and apply or carve in the plaster simulated finishes (i.e., rock work, wood, stone, brick, etc.)
• Have the ability to operate a manlift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, bicycle and both gas and electric powered carts

Basic Qualifications:

• Able to work with cementitious materials, resins, epoxies, adhesives, acrylics, urethanes, molds, models and basic tools required of plasterer and a typical maintenance type position
• Familiarity with safety procedures and equipment necessary to accomplish tasks listed previously
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Able to read, interpret and follow checklists, written procedures and/or processes.
• Familiar with or have the ability to learn the Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Excellent communicator (express technical ideas, exchange information with WDI personnel, management, and other Cast Members)
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM, while some may end as late as 10:00 PM.

This role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

Available to work Sunday through Saturday, all shifts (i.e., 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) as deemed required management.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $36.00 to $44.93 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: *** .

About *** land Resort:

When *** opened *** land on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." Since then, the *** land Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned *** theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown *** District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and *** land Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that *** magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

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 *** Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** land Resort .
*** Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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.

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Universal Products & Experiences Overview:

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of *** Universal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, *** and *** Universal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of *** Universal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. ***

Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.

It is the policy of *** Universal and *** Universal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job Description

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable brand art director with games and interactive content experience to join our UP&E Team. This exciting role is responsible for visual guidance, ideation, and art guidelines for many of the most well-known entertainment bands in the *** Universal portfolio. This role will be supporting the team responsible for all video games, metaverse, Interactive content, NFT and Web 3 experiences.

The right candidate will bring industry-leading craft expertise, and attention to detail, and is driven by visual storytelling. This person should have a solid understanding of UI/UX, character development, and world-building and can translate these skills across various digital mediums using the latest industry tools. We are a technology-driven organization, and this candidate will be expected to incorporate proprietary toolsets and 3d scanning into their ideation stage to support the art pipelines.

We're looking for teammates who care deeply about the intellectual properties, products we create, and the people that make them. UP&E is a collaborative inclusive environment that builds on the internal culture of all voices and thoughts celebrated in the creative space. This position will have daily collaboration with marketing, production, and external development teams and report to the Sr. Director of Creative in Universal's Games and Digital Platforms group

Now is the time to join UP&E as we build the future of entertainment together.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead art direction across multiple games and digital content in the *** Universal portfolio
• Ensure games are visually beautiful, functional, performant, and "on-brand" for the IP
• Act as the art expert who makes sure the finished game fulfills team, studio, and company goals
• Present project concepts and artistic vision to the department
• Manage the day-to-day partner process, providing hands-on feedback and concept ideation
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to facilitate well-planned and executed features
• Develop strong relationships and partnerships with key business groups across the company including Production, Product Marketing, Franchise Management, Technology and Publishing
• Initiate research and implementation of new techniques and processes to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of art production

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 7+ years experience leading 2D and 3D art on franchise game and interactive production teams, including shipped product-ideally from pre-production through launch and live ops
• Shipped multiple AAA titles from established IP in a high-level art role. Experience in Mobile, VR, and AR is a plus.
• Specific hands-on experience with mobile game UI/UX and technical art challenges
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Receptive to critique and feedback
• Solid project management skills and excellent knowledge of various project management methodologies and practices
• Strong process knowledge, attention to detail, organizational skills and timely follow-up with the ability to stay focused on art direction
• Experience managing, coaching, and mentoring artists
• Good cross-disciplinary communications experience *** ween engineering, production, design, and art
• Must have strong games market knowledge and work with the team on innovation and tool development
• Must be career focused on video games with a solid understanding of theatrical content
• Portfolio of professional design work (fully/largely created solely by the applicant, AI-generated art not accepted) that demonstrates character and environment development, UI/UX design, creativity, and art direction expertise.

Desired Characteristics:

• A degree from a four-year college, with a preference for an advanced degree
• Existing ability to work hands-on implementing art in-game concept prototypes

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** News ***

*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Audio, *** News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services *** Nation and *** News International and the newly announced platform *** Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION
*** News *** ( *** Nation & *** News, *** Business, *** Weather) has a new, exciting opportunity for an Art Director on our marketing design team. In this hands-on role, the Art Director will be an integral member of the design team and report to and collaborate with the Creative Director and *** President, Creative Marketing.

The Art Director will work across all the multi-varied brands under *** News *** including our new, groundbreaking entertainment brand - *** Nation.

There is nothing quite like *** Nation's brand in the television/streaming/entertainment worlds. The ser *** is a unique blend of entertainment programming, movies, cooking, reality and history series as well as politics and news. The Art Director will have the rare opportunity of being one of the few creatives tasked with creating premium and elevated design work that will help take *** Nation to the next level.

Additionally, the Art Director will work on creative in the fast-paced world of *** News, *** Business and *** Weather.

To be considered for this position, you must attach a link to your portfolio.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce creative solutions based on various clients' business needs
• Design with the ability and flexibility to match style to a specific project
• Partner with the team to help evolve the brand
• Help to introduce new best practices and inspire future designers to do great work
• Design polished and refined Key Art, Logos, and storyboards
• Be both gatekeeper and trailblazer for the *** Nation brand
• Help shape and guide the ser *** by both designing and shepherding platform, product, and key art across digital, print and OOH, on-air promotion and other relevant brand work
• Strong daily execution and skill in layout, typography, key art, logo design and storyboarding
• Help to maintain brand consistencies
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends, techniques and processes; seek and recommend new best practices
• Direct work of outside vendors as needed

**** YOU **** NEED

• 7+ years as a senior creative designer or Art Director
• Knowledge of fundamental design and motion graphics terminology plus the latest advances and trends
• Ability to direct animation and speak the language
• Complete knowledge and proficiency in all the latest design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software programs -- Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• An excellent communicator to liaise with internal teams, executives, and creatives as needed
• Ability to work, revise and take/give direction on multiple projects at once
• The position can involve travel to attend shoots
• A collaborative and resourceful mindset
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality control is a must
• In-depth understanding of production processes
• Excellent creative, conceptual and critical thinking abilities
• Finishing and retouching experience/knowledge to make sure final art feels premium and elevated and pushes innovation
• Expert knowledge of Key Art compositing and reformatting
• Expert knowledge of competitors' art and keeping up with design and key art trends across all ***

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience managing freelancers and agency work
• Experience directing, curating and producing photo shoots
• Interest/knowledge in a combination of politics/news/entertainment/history/pop culture
• Project Management software such as JIRA and SLACK
• Knowledge of animation, motion graphics
• Relevant experience at a studio, television network or creative agency servicing the entertainment industry is preferred

#LI-DNI

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $106,000.00-125,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Digital Paint Artist restores background plates and creates digital articulate mattes.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrates a strong eye for color and grain structures with the ability to match saturation, hues and black points from multiple sources to create a cohesive final montage
• Able to break shots down into individual components with little supervision
• Easily assimilates feedback given by supervisors
• Researches appropriate references including continuity with like shots. Proactively communicates this information to team
• Demonstrates a keen eye for recognizing paint artifacts, sharpness and color issues
• Able to handle complex shots with heavy motion blur, lots of layers, etc.
• Ability to use a combination of techniques when dealing with tricky wire removals and clean plates
• Demonstrates a basic ability to do "paint on comp" work to a high level of quality
• Working knowledge of color correction and Grain pipeline in Nuke.
• Ability to use layout and DM cameras in Nuke
• Ability to export track points *** ween multiple toolsets
• Working knowledge of stereo compositing pipeline
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting skills
• Takes ownership and responsibility of shot. Proactively offers options and finds own solutions for production problems
• Actively works across departments in shot groups. Provides updates to production and other artists on shot progress

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Drawing, Animation or equivalent artistic background and education required
• Minimum 3 years' production experience in computer graphics, animation or video
• Professional experience with Silhouette and Nuke
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins is a plus
• Python and/or C++ experience a plus
• Computer proficiency including UNIX operating system; the ability to learn software and adapt scripts
• Must have an understanding of how their work fits into the pipeline and its effect on upstream and downstream departments
• Must have a willingness to learn new tools, a proven ability to be detail-oriented, and problem solving skills
• Adaptability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and to work efficiently within a production environment

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$64,700 to C$82,800 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

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 ILM (Vancouver) Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** .

About Us: **** TV8 in Grand Rapids, Mich. is searching for an imaginative, self-driven Graphic Designer to become an integral part of our dynamic team. If you're passionate about visual storytelling and eager to work on projects spanning broadcast, print, and digital mediums, this role is perfect for you. Join us in collaborating on a diverse range of projects with varying deadlines, spanning news, sales, creative services, and station-wide initiatives. We're looking for a motivated individual who thrives on learning and work independently on a nightside shift. Previous experience in Motion Design & Studio Production Work is a plus.

Job Overview: As a Graphic Designer with us, you'll be entrusted with making key aesthetics and messaging decisions to enhance our visual storytelling. Your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing graphics templates to create compelling visuals for daily newscasts and lifestyle programming with tight timelines.
• Crafting comprehensive graphics packages, encompassing logos, in-studio graphics, and design templates for shows, segments, and multi *** specials.
• Collaborating closely with sales account executives and clients to design static and dynamic digital web ads that effectively convey messaging objectives.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh design perspectives and innovative ideas.
• Selecting and creating appropriate graphics, animations, and audio styles for diverse projects.
• Developing original designs for broadcast, digital, and video promotions.
• Ensuring brand consistency across all projects you're involved in.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills: To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications;

• A Bachelor's degree in Art, Motion Design, Broadcasting, or equivalent experience.
• Proven graphic design and artistic talent.
• At least one year of experience in graphic design, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud products such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• 2D/3D Motion and animation experience, with expertise in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects concurrently and deliver finished work on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to occasionally work extra hours and shifts based on project deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others.
• An organized approach to file management.
• Strong project and time management abilities.
• And, of course, a REALLY COOL DEMO REEL & DESIGN PORTFOLIO! Please leave a link for us to view.

We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your creative skills can enhance our team's visual storytelling efforts. If you're a passionate and talented Graphic Designer ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!