Art Manager

Summary

Join nDreams, a leading VR game developer, as their skilled and passionate Art Manager. You will nurture, develop, and plan the career progression of artists across multiple projects, acting as a bridge between creativity and development. This role requires collaboration with Producers and Art Directors to maintain a balanced skillset within the team. You will inspire and unify the team, support artists in skill enhancement, and establish best practices. The position is permanent, full-time, and fully remote within the UK, offering a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Art Manager or similar leadership role in game development or other relevant creative fields
• Strong understanding of art direction across multiple styles, genres, and platforms
• Ability to balance creativity with production realities, ensuring both artistic excellence and efficient execution
• Experience in managing team performance, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback that drives continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - equally effective in providing feedback, mentoring, and content critique
• Experience in gathering, analysing, and sharing feedback within the team to enhance performance and cohesion
• Proven ability to recruit and onboard new talent, bringing the right skills into the team to enhance creativity and productivity
• Strong working knowledge of modern game development pipelines, software, and best practices
• A proactive and nurturing leadership style, fostering team growth through mentorship, recruitment, and structured feedback

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Producers to ensure art resourcing is planned and optimized
• Develop and grow the Art team, focusing on personal reviews, career progression, skill balance, and recruitment of individuals with the right skills and potential
• Effectively manage team performance, ensuring individual and collective goals are met, while providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities
• Work closely with the Art Director to ensure the team is aligned with the artistic vision and effectively share and communicate this vision throughout the team
• Inspire and unify the team around a cohesive artistic vision and project goals, translating high-level creative direction into clear tasks and expectations
• Support Principal and Lead Artists in identifying areas for mentorship, training, or skill enhancement
• Establish and maintain best practices to ensure high-quality art creation across the studio
• Act as a strong people manager, gathering regular feedback from team members, fostering an open dialogue, and sharing constructive feedback to help the team grow
• Recruit new talent to bring the right mix of skills into the team, ensuring a well-rounded, high-performing art department

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Duvet days
• Your birthday off
• Dedicated personal development time and support
• Regular socials
• Excellent holiday offering
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Life cover