Art Development Director

Description

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.lith.com/jobs.asp?j=art7

Deliver a visually stunning product on-time, on-budget, and to specification. The Art Development Director is responsible for designing, implementing and enforcing the production pipeline for art on difficult and large projects, which may include external partnerships. The Art Development Director develops art content staffing plans and monitors resource load and schedule for the art team within set team targets. In addition, he or she monitors content creation tasks in collaboration with production staff and art leads.

They work with Producers, Art Directors and Engineering on developing industry-best art practices and recommending workflow direction. He or she also collaborates with the Producers and Leads to develop shared company processes where appropriate, and participates in defining the aesthetic aspirations for the company.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Producer and Art Director, coordinate the day-to-day activities for a large internal team of Animators, Character Artists, Graphic designers, Background and Effects Artists.
• Be a key participant in the hiring process for content creators
• Conduct annual reviews and goal setting for all members of your team.
• Help set schedule and visual expectations. Help maintain technical expectations.
• Help define the content creation process from pre-production through completion.
• Ensure communication and cross team coordination with the other Monolith Art management.