Senior Project Art Director — AAA Shooter (Remote)

Pipeworks, Inc.; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

20 Paid Company Holidays

Relocation

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Club Discounts

Sports Team Sponsorship

Annual Company Events

Project Wrap Parties

Job summary

Pipeworks Studios in Eugene, Oregon seeks an experienced Project Art Director to lead the visual development of an unannounced game project. You will bridge artistic direction, team management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure the visual identity and execution meet client expectations and studio standards.

This full-time fixed-term role may extend or convert after six months. Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options are available, with compensation between $106,000 and $127,000

Qualifications

• Must Haves: Unreal Engine (required); Unity proficiency is a strong plus; Maya and/or 3ds Max.
• Ability to estimate and plan project art tasks with production.
• Experience managing Jira art tickets and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities; capable under pressure.
• Passion for games and game art production.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall art vision for one project from concept to completion.
• Develop and maintain an Art Direction Document outlining visual style and production rules.
• Direct concept artists to establish visual direction and cohesion.
• Collaborate with the Studio Art Director on kickoff planning and deliverables.
• Ensure consistent application of art direction across disciplines and assets.
• Direct internal and external artists and assets; manage outsourced work.
• Contribute hands-on art in at least two areas (2D/3D/UI) when needed.
• Coordinate with production to estimate workloads and forecast schedules.
• Align art vision with gameplay, design, and technical requirements.

Job description

Pipeworks Studios in Eugene, Oregon seeks an experienced Project Art Director to lead the visual development of an unannounced game project. You will bridge artistic direction, team management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure the visual identity and execution meet client expectations and studio standards.

This full-time fixed-term role may extend or convert after six months. Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options are available, with compensation between $106,000 and $127,000