Senior Art Director: Lead Visual Strategy & Teams

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Executive salary package

Creative growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks an experienced Art Director to lead the artistic vision and execution for upcoming projects. You will guide the art team, set the visual identity, and ensure high-quality, coherent visuals across assets.

You will collaborate with producers and directors, establish style guides, mentor artists, and optimize pipelines to deliver compelling visuals on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of art creation and leadership in Arts & Entertainment.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and form.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with industry-standard art software and familiarity with game engines or animation software.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the overall artistic vision and style guide for projects.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of artists, including concept artists, modelers, texture artists, and animators.
• Oversee the creation of all visual assets, ensuring adherence to the established art direction and quality standards.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and stakeholders to align visual goals with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain the art pipeline, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and quality.

Skills

Art direction

Leadership

Team management

Communications

Art software proficiency

Game engines

Tools

Industry-standard art software

Game engines / animation software

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom seeks an experienced Art Director to lead the artistic vision and execution for upcoming projects. You will guide the art team, set the visual identity, and ensure high-quality, coherent visuals across assets.

You will collaborate with producers and directors, establish style guides, mentor artists, and optimize pipelines to deliver compelling visuals on schedule and within budget.