Keywords Studios is one of the largest go-to technical and creative services providers to the global video games industry. We provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization, and player support services for PC, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox video games.
Keywords Studios Australia consists of Wicked Workshop (Vic), Tantalus Media (SA, Qld, Vic), and Mighty Games. In 2023 we added over 70 new, talented individuals surpassing 250 employees in Australia. We're anticipating similar growth for 2024.
Tantalus North is thrilled to announce we are expanding and on the lookout for leadership-level artists (Lead and above) to join our dynamic team!
As a leader in the art discipline, you will be responsible for hiring, organizing, and motivating a team of artists to deliver at the highest standards. Utilizing your artistic, technical, and managerial expertise, you will work closely with the team and other department leads to plan and direct work to meet deadlines and product vision.
You will be an accomplished production-focused artist with a proven track record in the game industry and excellent communication and people skills. In this role, you are required to anticipate and find solutions on both team and art production levels to deliver stunning visual experiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clear, concise visual direction and guidance across all Art development at Tantalus North and review all digital assets, providing feedback in a timely manner.
Share your passion for excellence, create inspiring artwork/style guides to clearly promote the high visual quality standards we are aiming for.
Drive the vision forward by aligning with and fully understanding the art direction and then working alongside our internal and insourced art teams to ensure creative cohesion.
Continually look for opportunities to innovate and improve the visual quality on all projects.
Take an active role in planning of project pitches and be comfortable dealing face to face with external clients.
Help to build and raise the profile of the growing art team.
Mentor Artists in the team, providing support and nurturing to encourage their continued growth.
Oversee and provide detailed feedback to multiple art disciplines including UI, Environment Art, Lighting, VFX, Character, and Concept Art.
Requirements
An impeccable eye for aesthetic quality and a high attention to detail demonstrated through an impressive art portfolio.
Highly proficient in current development tools and software including Unreal, Unity, Maya/3DS Max/Blender, Zbrush, and Substance.
A confident art leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good understanding of fundamental art principles; colour and lighting theory, composition, and staging techniques.
Able to creatively supervise and drive artwork, directing other artists and leading by example.
Agile, overseeing internal and globally diverse art teams on multiple projects.
Understand up-to-date game development technical processes and have an interest in learning and evaluating new software, tools, and technologies.
Good leadership skills, be a collaborative team player, with significant game art management experience.
A calm, positive, and professional attitude alongside excellent interpersonal skills.
Benefits
If you'd like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site.
Our recruitment process typically consists of an initial review of your application followed by a Teams or Phone interview. For those selected to progress further, it may include an online assessment and two interviews which can be conducted onsite or remote.
All applications will be responded to within five to ten business days where possible. For those who make it to the interview stage, feedback will also be provided.
Should you wish to discuss Keywords Studios and our opportunities prior to making an application, please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisition, Stan Rolfe on +61 416 048 976.
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Role Information: EN
Studio: Tantalus
Location: Australia
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
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