Ballistic Moon are on the lookout for an Art Director to join their new, independent game studio based in the South East of England! They are a tight-knit and passionate team of highly experienced developers, focused on creating titles that deeply resonate and engage with audiences. In partnership with a AAA publisher, Ballistic Moon are in the initial stages of pre-production for a major new project as well as creating their own IP.
As the Art Director for Ballistic Moon, you will...
Lead the art team strategically to deliver award winning AAA quality visual content
Analyse the visual style and technical execution of games of competitors
Develop and define creative art direction concepts
Translate art direction concepts into concrete actionable art goals
Relentlessly raise the quality bar, cultivating excellence from self and team
Ensure the art team has the staff, techniques, and tools they need to succeed
Take an active role in planning of projects and project pitches
Regularly review and provide feedback to art staff
Mentor and give career guidance
Collaborate constructively with the directors and other teams
The skills and experience you will bring to the role...
At least 8 years in game development, plus multiple shipped titles
5 or more years of professional development in a leading art role within the industry
Comprehensive Knowledge of current game art production pipelines and practices
Working understanding of engine and tool sets required to generate assets
Ability to produce finished art of exceptional quality
A collaborative, process driven approach
Creative flare and novel thinking
Intuitive understanding of contemporary aesthetics
Familiarity of current game technology and future ambitions
Clear and concise written, verbal, and visual communication
