Old Skull Games (OSG) | Studio Art Director

Festybay; France; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Comprehensive health insurance

Meal vouchers

Weekly team breakfasts

Job summary

A leading video game studio in Villeurbanne is seeking a Studio Art Director to elevate the artistic standards across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the video game industry, showcasing comprehensive expertise in game art from conception to delivery. Responsibilities include defining the artistic identity, managing Project Art Directors, and collaborating with production teams. Benefits include profit-sharing, health insurance, and on-site perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in the video game industry with a proven track record as an Art Director on major published projects.
• Recognized expertise in game art from initial sketch to final delivery.
• Fluent in French and English, capable of influencing and collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the studio’s overarching artistic identity.
• Manage and mentor the cohort of Project Art Directors.
• Work closely with the Technical Art Director and Game Directors to align vision.

Skills

Artistic Legitimacy

Multitasking Ability

Technical Literacy

Communication

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Old Skull Games is an independent powerhouse of approximately 60 creative professionals. We are a studio that thrives on diversity, currently managing 3 to 4 simultaneous projects across mobile, console, and PC platforms.

Old Skull Games is seeking a Studio Art Director to act as the primary champion of our artistic ambition. This high-level, cross-functional leadership role is designed for a visionary who can raise the visual standards of the entire studio.

Core Responsibilities

• Aesthetic North Star: Define and champion the studio’s overarching artistic identity.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to pitch phases for new IPs with clear, distinctive visual visions.
• Coherence: Guarantee that the art direction mirrors the player experience and core product promise.
• Guidance: Support Project Art Directors by challenging their visions constructively.
• Intervention: Provide hands‑on support for high‑stakes projects, participating in key reviews and milestones.
• Alternative Leadership: Step in to deliver complete operational art direction for strategic projects when needed.

Team Management & Culture

• Direct Leadership: Manage and mentor the cohort of Project Art Directors.
• Evaluation: Coordinate with the Studio Art Manager to evaluate key artistic profiles.
• Feedback Culture: Foster a studio environment rooted in “Radical Candor.”

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• The Trinity of Production: Work closely with the Technical Art Director and Game Directors to align vision and feasibility.
• Operational Balance: Transition between high‑level studio strategy and deep‑dive operational involvement as required.
• Artistic Intelligence: Monitor global artistic and cultural trends to keep OSG at the cutting edge.
• Standard Setting: Define and document “OSG Quality” benchmarks for all teams.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10+ years in the video game industry with a proven track record as an Art Director on major published projects.
• Artistic Legitimacy: Recognized expertise in game art from initial sketch to final delivery.
• Multitasking Ability: Proven capability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of modern technical constraints, engine capabilities (Unity/Unreal), and production pipelines.
• Communication: Fluent in French and English, capable of influencing and collaborating across disciplines.

Benefits

• Financial Perks: Profit‑sharing, holiday bonus, sustainable mobility allowance.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, supplementary pension, professional yoga/sports sessions.
• Commuter Support: 60% reimbursement of transport costs, on‑site parking.
• Daily Life: Meal vouchers, weekly team breakfasts, rooftop access, fruit/coffee bar.

Old Skull Games is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.