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.
How big are we? 17,000 employees.
80+ Studios.
20+ Countries.
EUR$650 M+ Revenue.
Best of all, we continue to grow in a sustainable way.
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.
If you're a passionate, collaborative, can-do, delivery-focused individual, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description The Senior Art Director reports to the Head of Art at Wicked Workshop.
The position will see you supervise a large, thriving, and talented art team, establishing direction, consistency, and quality.
Your effective and considered communication style will provide continual feedback and execution standards to help guide the artistic vision for our clients' games.
As Senior Director, you will ensure that assets are on time, meet client expectations, and align with our quality standards.
Manage dedicated art teams across geographies or studios, emphasizing overall quality, productivity, and continuous team development.
Engage in interactions at a higher level, handling crucial project kick-offs, communications, and escalations, with a focus on meeting and exceeding client expectations.
Guide art teams across multiple studios to achieve broader project goals and maintain high-quality standards.
Play a key role in project planning and execution at a higher level, potentially handling multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on achieving timelines, quality benchmarks, and budgetary allocations.
Engage in comprehensive artistic mentorship, leading and managing dedicated art teams across various domains or studios, contributing to the overall artistic direction.
Anticipate future project challenges, spearhead solutions, and set high-level goals for the team.
Actively support, mentor, and manage the Art leads, Associate Art Directors, and their direct reports by communicating department initiatives, sharing best practices, elevating leadership, and contributing as a community member.
Demonstrate an impeccable eye for aesthetic quality, visual excellence, and a high attention to detail through an impressive art portfolio.
Be highly proficient in current development tools and software including Unreal, Unity, Maya/3 DS Max/Blender, Zbrush, and Substance.
Be a confident art leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate visual ideas with clarity and conviction and provide clear feedback and guidance.
Have a good understanding of fundamental art principles; color and lighting theory, composition, and staging techniques.
Qualifications A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of 15+ years in the gaming industry, with at least 5 years in an art leadership role such as Art Director or Associate Art Director, preferably within AAA game development.
Additional Information 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, and if suitable, 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 remotely.
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.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our candidate experience, we randomly select individuals to participate in a very short, anonymous survey.
Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time providing this.
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.
Leave a message and he'll return your call as soon as possible.
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