Turtle Rock Studios is hiring a
Art Director, Gameplay

Summary

The job description is for an experienced Art Director with a focus on gameplay at Turtle Rock Studios. The role involves providing direction and guidance for visual style and aesthetics for gameplay, collaborating with various departments, maintaining quality standards, and mentoring team members. The job offers flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Experience as an Art Director that has shipped a AAA title on Console or PC
• Demonstrated experience working on or directing various art disciplines from conception to completion
• Demonstrated experience working with modern FPS engines (UE4, etc.) and modern art pipelines
• Strong sense of design, deep understanding of foundational art principles, and a deep understanding of what makes a gameplay experience successful
• Keen production sensibilities, ability to collaborate on timelines and communicate with Production, Leads and team members on task duration and prioritization
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching skills
• Strong ability to interpret and adapt to general and flexible direction
• Can thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Basic understanding of Audio, VFX, and UI pipelines and process
• A passion for games and polished gameplay experiences

Responsibilities

• Directing and guiding the VFX, Audio, and UI teams through the pipeline from conception to completion
• Collaborate with Creative Director, Design Director, Engineering, Narrative, and other Department Leads to ensure gameplay elements are immersive, interactive, visually interesting, fun to play, and provide unforgettable experiences for the player
• Work with Department Leads to define style guides and standards and improve gameplay related production pipelines
• Provide direction and feedback for gameplay content (Audio, VFX, UI) and maintain high quality and consistency across the overall art direction of the game
• Work closely with the Production team throughout gameplay art pipelines from conception to completion to ensure timelines and other needs for art teams are communicated effectively
• Provide mentorship and coaching for team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career developments, performance evaluations, and goal setting

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
• 401k Matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
• Career Improvement Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
• Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks