Game Art Manager

Foxie Ventures; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio in Adelaide seeks a versatile and experienced Game Art Manager to guide asset production for our mobile and PC titles. You will collaborate with the Art Lead, Creative Director and tech teams to deliver fit-for-purpose art from concept to delivery.

The role involves coordinating external partners, shaping artistic vision for mobile titles, and hands-on work with Photoshop, Maya and Max. Studio experience preferred but not required if you have the right skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to execute a creative vision.
• Exceptional eye for composition and colour with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with all types of game art: 2D, 3D, UI, animation and visual effects.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and take ownership of their art asset development.
• Assist in asset integration into production project.
• Able and willing to ‘get their hands dirty’ with Photoshop / Maya / Max etc.
• A strong understanding of anatomy and architecture.
• Knowledge of how to utilise various visual styles.
• Clear and proactive communication, and ability to give constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Work with external outsourcing partners to develop fit-for-purpose characters, textures, UI, 2D/3D assets, and other aspects related to the look and feel of our games.
• Ensure mutual understanding exists between project lead, tech team and artists from concept design to asset delivery.
• Assist in defining an artistic vision for our mobile titles.

Skills

Creative vision

Color & composition

2D/3D art

UI art

Animation

Asset integration

Photoshop

Maya

3ds Max

Anatomy & architecture

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Maya

3ds Max

Unity3D

Job description

Game Art Manager

Role: Game Art Manager

Location: Adelaide CBD

Salary Package: Competitive (Based on experience)

Contract Length: 12 month contract available with strong possibility of extension for the right person

Employment Basis: Full time

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Art Manager to assist with our asset production pipeline. The Art Manager will work closely with the Art Lead, Creative Director and the tech teams to deliver the most fit-for-purpose art for our games.

Experience Desired

• Studio experience desired but not mandatory if you have the right skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with external outsourcing partners to develop fit-for-purpose characters, textures, UI, 2D/3D assets, and other aspects related to the look and feel of our games
• Ensure mutual understanding exists between project lead, tech team and artists from concept design to asset delivery
• Assist in defining an artistic vision for our mobile titles

Skills Required

• Demonstrated ability to execute a creative vision
• Exceptional eye for composition and colour & meticulous attention to detail
• Familiarity with all types of game art: 2D, 3D, UI, animation and visual effects.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and take ownership of their art asset development
• Assist in asset integration into production project
• Able and willing to ‘get their hands dirty’ with Photoshop / Maya / Max etc.
• A strong understanding of anatomy and architecture
• Knowledge of how to utilise various visual styles
• Clear and proactive communication, and ability to give constructive feedback

Bonus Skills

• Basic familiarity with Unity3D including lighting, material setup, animation system and general workflows
• Experience with mobile development
• Experience with quadruped character development

Successful applicants will join us in our office at GamePlus Adelaide. Salary will be based on experience.