Assistant Art Director

Description

Summary: The Assistant Art Director creates exciting and imaginative art for games by collaborating with internal teams and directing freelance artists to develop concepts into final artwork.

Responsibilities: 

• Commission and direct artwork from freelance artists - including but not limited to providing references and giving constructive feedback to freelancers on their work from concept to final.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and licensors regarding artwork.
• Facilitate communication between freelance artists, internal teams and Licensing department.
• Collaborate with members of the Art Department team.
• Scout for new artistic talent; review portfolios.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with new and existing freelance artists.
• Use and maintain active artist and project databases.
• Attend industry events as a representative of  FFG’s art department.

Position Skills:

• Concise and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of visual design principles (composition, color, value, proportion, anatomy, texture, etc.).
• Understanding of visual storytelling.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate effectively with teams and individuals.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Creative problem solving skills.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three to five years in visual art training and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop.