Junction Point Studios seeks Art Director
Founded by Warren Spector, Junction Point Studios (JPS) joined Disney Interactive Studios (DIS) in September of 2007 and is quickly growing. While DIS is part of the larger Walt Disney Company, we still have the autonomy of a smaller developer/publisher without many of the risks and restrictions associated with start-ups.
Comprised of experienced game developers from places like Origin, Looking Glass, Electronic Arts, Sony, Sony Online, Digital Anvil, NC Soft, Rare and many more, we believe long-term success can best be achieved by delivering games of the highest quality – in game play and presentation, notably on time and budget. While hard work and commitment to quality is important, quality of life is equally important and our goal is to create an environment that fosters a superior work/life balance.
The Art Director is responsible for working with the Production Designer and Project Director to create and maintain the artistic vision of the project.
This key leadership position is responsible for implementing the vision, balancing technical requirements with conceptual work, maintaining and ensuring a high level of quality and consistency in the art for the project and constantly providing guidance, supervision and support to the art team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement the art style and concepts for the game with Project Director and Production Designer
- Direct artists in creating the Production Designer’s vision by setting general style, modeling, texture, and lighting required for the game
- Help develop art reference guides for internal and possibly external artists
- Create, refine, manage and own the art production pipeline
- Ensure the Art team is using cutting edge art techniques and processes to produce high quality work in an efficient timeline
- Conduct critiques with clear and consistent direction to art team
- Manage and delegate responsibilities to internal sub-leads group of Lead Animator, Lead Lighting, Lead Technical, Lead Environment and Lead Character artists
- Collaborate with Producer to help manage art schedules
- Facilitate communication between art and all departments to execute on the projects vision
- Conduct yearly performance appraisals of art staff
- Responsible for hiring and training as well as career direction of the art team coaching, mentoring and performance managing as necessary
- May be responsible for creation of assets in addition to management duties.
Required:
- Minimum 10 years experience in Game Industry.
- Minimum 5 game titles completed.
- 3 years + experience in a Management role with proven personnel management skills and experience with managing large teams of artists.
- Expertise in Adobe Photoshop.
- Expertise in a 3D software package. (preferably Maya)
- Good communication skills.
- Desire to establish and build a career within a thriving developer environment.
- Understanding of all technical aspects and requirements of game creation.
We are currently looking for an Art Director. If you’re interested in joining the DIS Junction Point family, please submit your resume to:
jobs@junctionpoint.com
Disney Interactive Studios is an EEO employer and requires a satisfactory criminal history background report as a condition of employment.
Posted by AlexMarquez on July 12, 2008 12:00 AM
