Creative Director

Job Overview The Creative Director will work with the Studio Director in creating the artistic vision and visual direction of the games developed within the studio, ensuring that the graphics and sound support the context of the gameplay.
The position is also responsible for managing, training, providing leadership and work direction for Artists, Animators, and Graphic Designers.
Responsibilities Responsible for the visual cornerstone for new game designs.
Responsible for creative development and visual quality of products.
Manage, coach, provide leadership and work direction for a team of Artists, Animators, and Graphic Designers for the creation of assets for gaming products.
Direct the art development effort as a whole and guide the future of the products.
Work with the Studio Director and other stakeholders to ensure that the game’s visual concept aligns with the product strategy and that the art package supports the context of the gameplay and game functionality.
Work with the art team to define and supervise the game’s visual direction and internal development standards.
Maintain an art production pipeline, process and workflow that ensures the art direction adds considerable value to the finished product.
Supervise the efforts of the art team, define the art schedule, and establish procedures and expectations.
Ensure the timely and reliable delivery of all art assets within schedule and budget considerations.
Specify and problem-solve technology issues related to art production and offer constructive input as to progress and risk abatement.
Communicate technical issues to the software engineering staff.
Facilitate and lead the development and maintenance of common art criteria.
Proactively develop the skills of the team’s artists, including mentoring, suggesting educational opportunities, and generally advocating professional development.
Keep abreast of new graphic techniques, trends and styles in the industry.
Proactively suggest optimizations to both technology and process Other duties / projects as assigned.
Skills/Requirements Bachelor Media Art and Animation or equivalent work experience.
Eight (8) years of experience of graphic design, 3D art and animation.
Three (3) years of art management experience.
Candidate must be a self-starter and broad thinker who can demonstrate the ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver completed projects and testing requirements in a timely manner.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Ability to give constructive feedback.
Ability to fill in as a hands-on 2D Artist or Animator as necessary Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
Highly proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, one of: Maya/3DMax/Blender Unity Experience Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check *Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
AGS is an equal opportunity employer.