Associate Art Director

Resolution Games is a VR/AR studio focused on creating immersive experiences for all - from gamers to non-gamers alike. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to join our talented team. Are you a talented concept artist with a passion for games and XR who wants to take the next step in your career? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

In this role you will be part of a collaborative company with experienced and highly skilled developers and artists, working with game teams across the company to create the next generation of VR and AR Games.

In the role as an Associate Art Director, you will assist the Studio Art Director to translate the vision into artistic elements, set the artistic direction and design the visual style of a few of our games. You will be responsible for ensuring that the visual elements meet the goals of the production. You will also act as a visionary; inspiring, motivating and supporting your artistic colleagues.

What you'll do

- Drive the development of title visual identity toward the goals set by the Studio Art Director in the early phases of a project

- Develop key visuals and mockups to exemplify how the game will look together with team concept artists

- Coordinate with our Marketing team and help them represent the game in the best possible manner

- Document said visual identity in an art bible, outlining and exemplifying the various scenes, user interfaces, character art and so on

- Assist the team Producer with planning

- Review art assets from the team members

- Fill in as a concept artist where needed

Requirements

- Shipped a minimum of 2 game titles as part of a team or at least 3 years' experience in the games industry in an artistic capacity

- Good sense of graphic design and strong concept artist skills, including Photoshop and Illustrator skills

- Basic knowledge of Unity and common 3D workflows

- Versatile and familiar with different genre styles

- Great written and spoken English

Nice to have:

- Able to create film clips for motion design concepts or animatics

- Familiar with Maya, ZBrush, Blender

- Experience of art direction or other leadership role within Game Art

We believe you are a strong communicator who is very good with people. You have an eye for the big picture and are able to set goals that work in a flexible environment. You are well organized, have a calm demeanor, have previous experience as a manager, and value collaboration.

Who we are

Resolution Games is a visual computing studio with a proven track record creating immersive gaming experiences for all. We believe that VR and AR aren’t just an add-on for gaming; they are the next logical steps for games. As players and game developers alike, we’ve always dreamed of this day - the day when we can be IN the games we love. That day is finally here, and we are putting all of our energy into making the most of it for all, whether it’s creating a positive experience for someone testing out VR for the first time to delivering a rich, in-depth multiplayer game that keeps enthusiasts hungry for more.

We are looking for someone who wants a unique opportunity and enjoys collaborating. Someone who wants to be a part of a team raising the bar and creating a new set of standards. Our colleagues have can-do attitudes who appreciate a small studio culture. Therefore, even though we have grown, we continue to work in small teams and experiment while tackling complex challenges. We value having every voice heard and seek out diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. Last but not least, we want those of you who are not just skilled but also a great addition to the team. That is because we believe in team over the individual, a great mix of freedom with responsibility, and that people should always come before the process. P.S. Employee stock options are available.