WB Games / Avalanche ยท 19 hours ago
Lead Artist
Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $208K/yr
8+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. They are seeking a Lead Artist to manage and mentor the art team for a new online multiplayer RPG, ensuring high-quality art production and collaboration with external partners.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the internal art team to deliver high-quality art that aligns with the artistic vision and technical requirements of the project, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
Build relationships with external partners and internal partner studios, to ensure art assets meet all technical and aesthetic requirements
Work with leadership to define, document, and maintain the art pipeline
Champion a high standard of artistic excellence, providing clear and constructive feedback to both internal and external teams
Collaborate with the Art Director, Design Director, and Technical Art to ensure all art aligns with the aesthetic, narrative, and gameplay objectives
Coordinate with the production team to manage deliverables, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met by both internal and external teams
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional art experience for games, with at least 3-5+ years in a senior or lead role
Proven experience managing internal artists and partnering with external teams
Experience on at least one successfully-published large-scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent
A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of high-quality art, demonstrating a deep understanding of art fundamentals and production pipelines
Proficient experience with the Unreal Engine and its content pipeline
A track record of fostering best-in-class creative culture where artists can do their best work
Deep knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in art production
Preferred
A passion for online multiplayer RPGs
Experience with live-service games
Understanding of multiple art disciplines
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time and vacation
Company
WB Games / Avalanche
Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase