Art DirectorLocation: OHSalary: $75000 - $ (Yearly)Company: StarecordsDepartment: DigitalEmployment Type: PartyMinimum Level of Experience: Senior Leadership (overseeing multiple Department Directors. Ex: Campaign Manager, Coordinated Manager)Application Instructions: Submit a CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience. Provide a portfolio (ArtStation or personal website) showcasing leadership and shipped projects.
Include a short cover letter explaining your creative vision and leadership approach. Optional: Links to published games or demos.Job DescriptionDefine and drive the overall artistic vision of the game across all departments (environment, characters, UI, VFX).Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary art team (2D, 3D, concept, animation).Collaborate closely with game designers, producers, and engineers to ensure cohesive visual direction and gameplay alignment.Establish and maintain art pipelines, workflows, and quality standards.Review and approve assets to ensure consistency with the visual style and performance requirements.Translate creative direction into clear briefs, mood boards, and style guides.Participate in strategic decisions regarding IP development, branding, and visual storytelling.Manage external vendors and outsourcing partners when needed.Requirements8–12+ years of experience in the game industry, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality shipped titles (AAA or successful indie).Proven ability to lead large art teams and deliver projects on time.Expertise in art fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, form, anatomy).Deep understanding of real-time engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.Experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Escape Road).Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.Ability to balance creative ambition with technical constraints.