Visionary Art Director – Concept Art for Games

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Bonuses

Relocation aid

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Art Director in Pretoria to lead the visual style across upcoming game projects. You will guide concept artists, illustrators, and 3D modelers, translating design docs into breathtaking visuals while ensuring consistency with gameplay and technical constraints.

You will oversee art pipelines, stay ahead of industry trends, and manage budgets and schedules. A strong portfolio and leadership track record are essential for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in game art development.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or Art Director role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall visual style and art direction for game projects from concept to completion.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of concept artists, 2D/3D artists, and technical artists.
• Collaborate with designers, producers, and engineers to align art with gameplay mechanics and tech constraints.
• Oversee concept art, character design, environment art, UI/UX art, and marketing assets.
• Develop and manage art asset pipelines for efficiency and quality.
• Conduct art reviews and provide feedback to achieve high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Art direction

Team mentoring

Communication

Art fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Fine Arts

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Art Director in Pretoria to lead the visual style across upcoming game projects. You will guide concept artists, illustrators, and 3D modelers, translating design docs into breathtaking visuals while ensuring consistency with gameplay and technical constraints.

You will oversee art pipelines, stay ahead of industry trends, and manage budgets and schedules. A strong portfolio and leadership track record are essential for this senior role.