Art Director
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Art Director at a funded startup leading the design of a futuristic, story-driven isometric 2D pixel art MMO game. Owns the visual direction, mentors designers, and ensures brand consistency across assets.
About this role
Art Director
THIS POSITION IS FULLY REMOTE
We are a funded startup that is building a futuristic and story driven isometric 2D modern pixel art MMO game in the Metaverse. Players will be able to socialize and interact with one another, fully customize their character, acquire and furnish virtual rooms in skyscrapers, earn unique achievements, embark on challenging quests in the open world, take part in minigames, level up professions, participate in global events, and more.
The art director must be an expert in transforming creative ideas into visual designs. They must be willing to quickly adjust and adapt concepts based on constructive criticism to meet the overall style and expectations of the game. As head of design you will be responsible for communicating new design tasks and managing other designers to deliver quality assets that maintain the brand consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of professional experience as a creative designer
- Experience leading a design team (in house and/or contractors)
- Creative mindset on what's most suitable for a specific object to be unique, and visually pleasing.
- Isometric projection design
- Fluent in English
Responsibilities
- Concepts and produces high-quality creative work
- Mentor and manage a team of graphic designers
- Quality assurance/brand consistency for all new game assets
- Collaborate and brainstorm with leadership on new ideas
- Accepts constructive criticism and applies feedback
Additional Information
Nice to have
-Interest in blockchain/metaverse
- Previous game design experience
Offering
-Competitive salary, depending on experience, with equity options
- Healthcare benefits
- Fully remote, set your own schedule
- Work at a fast-growing startup
- Professional and career development
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