Full-Time
Art Director
Posted on 4/19/2024
Develops AAA shooters and VR games
VR & AR
Compensation Overview
$165,000 - $200,000Annually
+ Profit Sharing Plan + Student Loan Repayment Plan
Senior
Lake Forest, CA, USA
Required Skills
Blender
Requirements
- Experience as an Art Director or Art Lead that has shipped a AAA title on Console or PC
- Demonstrated experience working on or directing multiple environments from concept to completion
- Demonstrated experience working with modern FPS engines (UE4, UE5, etc.) and modern art pipelines
- Strong sense of design and deep understanding of foundational art principles
- Keen production sensibilities, ability to collaborate on timelines and communicate with Production, Leads, and team members on task duration and prioritization
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching skills
- Strong ability to interpret and adapt to general and flexible direction. Can thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Proficient in Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
- A passion for games and map building
Responsibilities
- Direct and guide maps through the pipeline from concept to completion
- Collaborate with Creative Director, Level Design, Narrative, and other Department Leads to establish the vision for Environments
- Provide feedback and direction to the Environment Teams as they execute the vision and maintain a consistent, high-quality bar across the environments
- Work closely with the Production team to ensure timelines and other needs for the maps team are communicated effectively
- Work with Department Leads to define Map related pipelines and maintain a high-level view of the Map pipeline from concept to completion
- Provide mentorship and coaching for team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career developments, performance evaluations, and goal setting
Turtle Rock Studios offers an engaging work environment focused on developing AAA competitive and co-op shooters, as well as VR titles. Their use of advanced game development engines and multiplayer networking systems positions them as leaders in the interactive entertainment industry. This establishes a dynamic workplace where employees can innovate on game design and technology within a team-oriented culture.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lake Forest, California
Founded
2003
Growth & Insights
Headcount