Art Director

Yellow Brick Games; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Brick Games, a renowned game development studio in Quebec City, is seeking an Art Director to lead the creative vision for their next big project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong artistic portfolio, and the ability to inspire a diverse art team. This is an opportunity to pioneer artistic direction in games, ensuring quality and innovation throughout all phases of production.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Art Director in the video game industry with at least two shipped titles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing from characters to world design.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and empower the art team from characters to world design.
• Provide feedback during all stages of production.
• Establish and maintain documentation for art pipelines and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art or related field

Tools

Maya

3dsMax

Blender

Photoshop

Substance Painter

Zbrush

Unreal Engine

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Mentor, work with, and empower the art leadership team and art team from characters to creatures to world to build a visually stunning game that fulfills the game’s vision with quality and consistency.
• Provide hands-on direction and feedback during all stages of production, from pre-production to final polish.
• Collaborating with the fellow directors from all departments to ensure that the game’s visuals align with the project’s aesthetic, gameplay, and narrative needs.
• Overseeing the production roadmap of the entire art team (both internal and external), with the help the Production Manager and Art Leads, to ensure a healthy timeline and scope.
• Establish and maintain documentation for art pipelines, style guides, and best practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an Art Director in the video game industry, with at least two shipped titles (pc/console).
• Expert knowledge inany 3D modeling software (e.g: Maya, 3dsMax, or Blender), sculpting software (e.g: Zbrush) and texturing software (e.g: Photoshop, Substance Painter).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a mastery from characters to world design.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, composition, color theory, and design principles.
• Experience with modern development pipelines and understanding of technical constraints in game art.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passionate about innovation, artistic expression, and creating unforgettable gameplay experiences.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the latest version of the Unreal Engine or past experience shipping with the tool.

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