Description
THE STUDIO
We are a company for gamers, by gamers. We believe that truly good and deeply compelling games are timeless and will ultimately prevail over fine-tuned shallow addiction cycles. Our mission is to make deeply engaging and technically outstanding games, while embracing all the opportunities of cross-platform, new business models and a games industry in flux.
We are looking for ambitious and highly skilled people who share our passion for making outstanding games. You will need to be ready to take on the challenge of being part of a small but experienced and ambitious team, not be afraid to get your hands dirty, have a can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile. For those up to the challenge, it's going to be a thrilling ride.
SENIOR ART MANAGER
Our Senior Art Manager is responsible for driving and maintaining the visual development of our games. This role will directly report to the Studio Art Director. You will also be working closely with our senior engineers and game designers. We seek an individual capable of managing others and shaping the vision for our projects across various styles, with experience in AAA Games. This position will involve hands-on work in developing concepts and mood pieces to precisely hit our visual targets. You'll bring your leadership, organizational skills and deep understanding of Art Department dynamics and needs to Super Evil's Art team. It's an ideal opportunity for someone aiming to progress beyond the senior or lead artist level and take their first step toward becoming an Art Director.
What you'll do:
- Manage pipelines around concept, modeling, texturing, animation, VFX, and Audio, etc.
- Balance short-term tactical solutions against long-term strategies
- Manage outsourced partners by providing feedback, paint-overs, and direction
- Proactively troubleshoot and explore diverse approaches to achieving product goals
- Document and refine processes wherever possible
- Work within a broad spectrum of artistic styles and themes to complement various game genres
- Assist the Art Director in developing the Art Department and its team members
- Manage groups of artists in a dynamically evolving production environment
Requirements:
- 7+ years experience as a Lead or Senior artist with at least 2 shipped titles
- Expert grasp of foundational art skills, hands-on concept and illustration skills, color theory, composition, shape language, form, silhouette, etc.
- Deep understanding of human and animal anatomy
- Understanding of gameplay needs such as clarity and readability
- Have experience in visual stylization across multiple platforms
- Ability to align multidisciplinary teams behind a creative vision by providing feedback, guidance, and asset critiques
- Work with minimal direction and take on leadership responsibilities effectively
Bonus points for:
- Experience working on game with an isometric camera angle
- Experience with 3D programs
- Experience working with various game engines from licensed to proprietary
- AAA game development experience
- Mobile game development experience
- Experience in TV and films
The base annual salary range for this position in the United States is $100-155K. The base salary is just one part of the overall compensation package. SEMC also offers a package of benefits, including, healthcare coverage, unlimited PTO, a remote work environment, flex working schedule, parental leave support, 100% 401k match on the first 3% of your contribution, and paid local hangout meals and events. For more details on the full benefits package please visit this link. All full time roles are also eligible for annual bonuses and equity.
This base pay range is for the United States only and does not apply to international locations. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Do you feel like you don't meet each and every requirement on the job description? Many people don't apply for jobs unless they feel they exceed at every one of these job requirements. It's very important for us at SEMC to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive group of talent, so please go ahead and apply!
