Lead Artist

Yelzkizi; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Artist to shape the visual experience of their games. This role involves leading visual feature planning, mentoring artists, and ensuring high-quality art direction across projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3D art, experience with mobile to AAA titles, and a passion for creating stunning visuals that enhance player experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game aesthetics while collaborating with talented artists and tech teams. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the gaming industry, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Expertise in 3D art and experience in mobile to AAA titles.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities for art teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual feature planning and art direction for projects.
• Mentor art team and oversee AAA art creation workflows.

Skills

3D Art Expertise

Mobile to AAA Title Experience

Art Direction

Leadership Skills

Visual Effects

Concept Art

Technical Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Experience as Associate Art Director or Art Lead

Job description

www.neteasegames.com

Job Description

Job Description

• Direct involvement with visual feature planning and creative vision
• Represent the development team as an advocate for visual feature goals and quality standards when working with partner artists and art tech groups
• Create comprehensive briefs for internal and external art teams
• Lead visual prototyping initiatives for your feature areas
• Daily art direction of visual features
• Provide mentorship to your art team and ensure a positive, healthy working relationship
• Contribute to the Style and Tone documentation for your feature areas
• Oversee AAA art creation workflows and suggest improvements when needed

Skills & Requirements

Job Requirement

• Expertise in at least one 3D domain (environments, characters, lighting, visual effects, concept art) and proficiency or developing proficiency in the others
• Experience working on Mobile to AAA title
• Multiple wide range style from cartoon to realistic
• Extend the game's aesthetic vision beyond core game visuals to cohesively support the player experience, live services, and market considerations
• Ensure stunning visual results on all platforms by working with tech art and engineering to identify and solve technical constraints
• Understand high-level art style goals, helping concept to develop and iterate on a style that accomplishes these goals
• Passion, organization, and enthusiasm
• An inclusive leadership mindset
• Experience as an Associate Art Director, Art Lead, or Senior Artist in digital media, familiar with setting and giving direction across multiple art disciplines
• Experience with formal review processes and stakeholder alignment
• Ability to direct and delegate to internal and external artists through visual targets, paintovers, and mood boards
• Able to work with project management partners to manage delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio to [e-mail], title as "Netease-Lead Artist application".

Remote work environment.

About the Company

About employer:

NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading Internet company in China that includes independent R&D, operations, and technology. Driven by the mission of industrial development, NetEase applies the most advanced technology to inspire the exchange and sharing of information to achieve the initial aim of "Gathering the power of people". NetEase officially established the Online Game Division in 2001, which has grown with the community of game lovers. After nearly 20 years of rapid development, NetEase has become one of the top seven game companies in the world.

About recruiter:

ACGNrecruit is a professional gaming industry talent recruitment service provider in China. We recruit Chinese and foreign designers including UI designers, VFX Artists, 2D&3D geocoding, concept artists, 2D& 3D action designers, graphic designers, and visual designers for leading game companies in China. Our employers are based in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. We are a young and energetic consulting firm, and we want to find people to change the world. Because we believe that to change the world, people are the most important power.