Keywords Studios, the leading provider of technical and creative services to the global gaming industry, boasts over 13,000 staff across 70+ studios spanning 26 countries, serving over 950 clients worldwide.One of our Australia studios is seeking a Lead Artist for one of our Brisbane studios.As a Lead Artist for Concept, you will lead and be responsible for putting together a style guide for a team of 2D Artists.RequirementsSkills, Knowledge, and ExperienceSkilled standardizing for Concept sketches that are realistic in style for both background and character artKnowledge of 3Dcoat, Zbrush or other software that increase productivity is an assetHas team spirit leading the team members toward cooperation while actively providing supportExhibits intermediate capability to guide and assist junior artists.Has Game art experience: Motivated and passionate about game art, good understanding of AAA requirementsDemonstrate autonomy, resourcefulness, good time management, rigor, and a positive attitudeResponsibilitiesLead, supervise, and train a high-caliber squad of 2D ArtistsDemonstrate great versatility and great talent in terms of concept and illustration skills from rough sketches to fully rendered pieces that match industry AAA standardsWork closely with the Art Director to ensure the growth and wellness of our teams and projectsBe an active mentor and role model for the art team, working to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasmCollaborate with directors, managers, and other development partners to define project goals and action plansCollaborate with project and art producers to identify and resolve art workflow and staffing issuesCommunicate and regularly update the status and progress of deliverablesManage bug reports, priority-setting, allocation, and correctionWork effectively within the technical and project constraints while creating in a variety of visual stylesParticipate in artistic validation sessions to ensure high artistic qualityDetermine and help the team respect deadlines established with the production departmentPerform other duties as requiredKeywords Studios and our global network of independent studios offers a variety of benefits as per below:Competitive salary and benefitsProjects aligned with your expertiseCollaborate with industry leaders on AAA titlesProfessional growth opportunitiesRelocation and visa supportDedicated to diversity and inclusionOur Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Don’t have a Jora account? Register with:Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs?
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