Head of Art (m/f)

Description

We are currently looking for a

Head of Art (m/f)

Goodgame Studios is Europe's fastest growing gaming company and one of Germany's most successful technology businesses. With more than 1100 employees at our headquarters in Hamburg, we develop innovative online games which are played by more than 230 million players in over 25 languages across more than 200 countries. Our talented, motivated team of experts and newcomers forms the basis of our success. Become a part of the success story and apply now! 

This position is subject to an employment contract. We kindly request that freelancers and companies who would like to offer us their services do not respond to this advertisement.

As Head of Art (m/f), you will be responsible for ensuring the high aesthetic quality of our products and advertising materials and that they achieve an optimal performance. You will take responsibility of all technical and professional matters for our internal art department of 180+ employees. At the same time, you will serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for other areas of the company, engage in the creative exchange of ideas, and motivate our artists. Your goal is to advance the strategic and organizational development of the art department.

Your job:

• Manage, lead, organize, and strategically develop all internal art departments (concept, vector, 3D, animation, marketing, corporate)
• Ensure optimal (feedback) processes, structures, and procedures for ensuring and complying with our high aesthetic quality standards, and ensure that the artwork created achieves optimal performance
• Develop and motivate the entire art team
• Work closely with all relevant areas within the company (game design, product management, conversion, etc.), our management, and external partners
• Develop and oversee in-house design concepts and further training programs
• Take responsibility for allocating resources within the department in collaboration with area leads and art managers
• Represent the Goodgame Studios art department both within and outside of the company

 Your profile:

•  Several years of experience as an art dierctor, head of art/design, creative director, or a similar position
• Several years of solid experience managing an international team in the area of art/design, games, film, or production, experience at an executive level would be beneficial
• A completed degree in the area of art, design, or similar
• Excellent communication skills and a highly team-oriented attitude
• Outstanding organizational skills and a structured, result-oriented working approach
• Comprehensive experience in team building and development, as well as long-term staff planning
• Knowledge of standard 2D and 3D programs (e.g. Adobe CS, Maya, etc.)
• Experience in recruiting artists and designers (from the analysis of the job's requirements through to interviewing)
• Experience in planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling production flow in the creative areas is desirable

 We offer:

•  An exciting, demanding job with fresh challenges every day
• Top development prospects, and opportunities for further education with reference books, in-house training programs, and language courses
• A dynamic team with friendly, highly qualified colleagues who are eager for success
• An outstanding working atmosphere, flat hierarchies, and short decision paths
• Flexible working hours and a childcare center right on the company premises
• Subsidized bus and train tickets or a parking space
• Regular team events and numerous benefits such as a swimming pool, sports facilities, fresh fruit, many different types of cereal, and free drinks

Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and provides a fantastic range of leisure activities as well as a great nightlife. A maritime atmosphere and its Hanseatic cosmopolitan flair enable an especially high quality of life – and safety. We will make relocating simple, help you find a flat, offer you a German course, and make it easy for you to get to know your new home town.

Your contact person for this job offer is Verena Berg. 

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, your CV and references) as well as your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, preferably through our online application form.