Disney Experiences · 11 hours ago
Art Director- Marvel Games
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expDisney Experiences is looking for an experienced Art Director to join their Marvel Games team. The role involves overseeing the visual development of multiple Marvel game titles and collaborating with external development teams to ensure brand authenticity and creative excellence.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Support the Senior Art Director in the overall creative execution for multiple games, ensuring brand authenticity and creative excellence across Marvel's gaming portfolio
Ensure that all Marvel game projects stay authentically on brand and make the best use of the incredibly rich IP within the Marvel Universe
Lead the art and creative development for multiple games in various stages of development, as well as live-ops titles, by collaborating with external partners
Mentor junior team members and share the knowledge of your specific expertise with the wider team
Aid our partners in defining each project’s style parameters and ensure each project has its own unique visual and product identity across our gaming portfolio
Provide art feedback on 2D concepts, 3D art, animation, VFX, and UI by creating paintovers, mockups, and draw-overs to illustrate changes and improvements and assist the team in achieving the project’s visual goals
Research and identify innovative and new visual styles and techniques; provide recommendations for new products and partners
Develop style guides and brand guidelines; attend film and television screenings and creative summits; share brand knowledge and best practices with game development teams
Create original Marvel artwork on an as-needed basis for our partners
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the Marvel brand (past and present) across multiple media including: film, television, comics, and games
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in AAA console, PC, or mobile games as Art Director or similar role at industry-leading game companies
A Subject-Matter Expert – You have broad and expert level knowledge of art and design principles and techniques relating to character and environmental design, such as: A master of color and light, with a strong sense of design and composition
An exceptional draftsman and painter, with the ability to sketch and iterate quickly, and take ideas to a highly polished execution
Ability to work in a broad range of visual styles and have an excellent understanding of anatomy and heroic character proportions
Have a solid understanding of graphic design principles
A Seasoned Pro - Strong understanding of game development including: the latest art creation pipelines (both 2D and 3D), technology requirements and advancements, tradeoffs, and challenges associated with development
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop is a must; hands-on experience with a 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.) is a plus
Thoughtful – You are always assessing new and better ways to do your job smarter, faster and more effectively
You have a willingness to learn and embrace new ideas that optimize and potentially diversify the way your team operates
A Collaborator– Sympathetic and champion collaborator who can adapt and adjust to a wide variety of studio work styles
A Game Connoisseur – You are well versed and passionate about current trends in gaming, including mobile, console, PC, VR, and competitive gaming
Passionate about Marvel – An authentic love for all things Marvel! Not only can you recall Marvel lore from decades of comics, films, games, and animation, but you also understand the core DNA of these characters and stories that is key to the Marvel brand
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and actionable feedback, and present ideas with clarity, conviction, and collaborative understanding
Preferred
3+ years of people management experience preferred
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
10001+ employees
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