Art Director

Job Description

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

Your New Role…

WB Games San Diego is seeking an Art Director to lead the art team and work closely with the Creative Director to help guide the visual development of a cross-platform next generation free-to-play game! Acting as a guiding force for game creation and visualization, the Art Director must possess a robust knowledge of all aspects of game art & design by possessing exceptional leadership capabilities. These should include: communication, interpersonal skills, strategic visioning, tactical planning and execution oversight. The Art Director must be able to motivate and persuade people at all levels within the organization.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Direct the creation of all 2D and 3D art assets
• Work closely with Creative Director and Art Leads to establish style guides, pipelines, and processes
• Work with Art, Production, and Design Team Leads to ensure on-time delivery of assets
• Collaborate with creative, design and technical leadership to support and improve the gameplay and technical requirements of the game, offering art-driven solutions to design and performance challenges
• Display strong communication/listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Provide feedback and mentorship for art team members
• Actively share knowledge within area of expertise and influence related disciplines
• Help build an extended team of talented and motivated artists
• Build on a culture of inclusivity and growth through mentoring and career management
• Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews

Qualifications & Experience…
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Art Director or Art Manager in game development
• Experience working on current-gen console or PC games (mobile dev experience a plus)
• Relevant 2D and 3D experience – Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax, ZBrush, Unreal, etc
• Skilled at balancing art quality and performance optimizations
• Respect and understanding of User Experience and User Interface design
• Strong understanding of composition, materials, color, and lighting
• Clear, concise and transparent communicator - both written and verbal
• Be a self-motivated team-player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proven time management skills with the ability to be self-sufficient and execute quickly
• Experience with Unreal or similar development platform
• A passion for video games
• Must have portfolio link on resume

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $119,000.00 - $221,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro3056-13-58-244-216-42 in your application.