The Believer Company is hiring a
Character Art Director in Worldwide

Summary

Believer is hiring a Character Art Director to lead the development of character designs for their new IP. The Art Director will collaborate with the game Art Director and team to establish visual direction, create visually stunning characters, manage the art pipeline, and mentor a team of artists. They require at least 8 years of experience in character art creation for AAA games and 3 years in a leadership role.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in character art creation for AAA games
• At least 3 years in a leadership role

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the game Art Director, Concept Artists, and other game leads to establish the in-game visual direction for the game’s characters and ensure it aligns with the project’s creative vision
• Work with the character art team to define the look and feel of the game’s characters, including their design, style, and personality
• Create visually stunning, unique, and memorable character designs that align with the game's creative vision
• Develop the art pipeline for character creation, ensuring efficiency and consistency across all characters
• Manage the character art team, providing feedback and guidance to ensure high-quality work
• Review and approve character art assets to ensure that they meet quality standards and are consistent with the game’s visual direction
• Work with other departments, such as concept art, animation, and tech art, to ensure that character assets are integrated into the game and meet all technical requirements
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in character art, and provide recommendations for new techniques or tools that could improve the quality and efficiency of character art production

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry-standard 2D and 3D software such as Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya, or 3DS Max
• Experience working on stylized character art for games with a strong art direction
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of artists while leading multiple projects

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $202,000-$272,000 USD
• Great compensation package and equity
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Believer pays 100% of monthly costs for these plans
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 6% of salary
• Access to Rightway service to help you navigate health insurance
• Spring Health mental health services
• 10 observed holidays + 10 days for Winter Break and 'Take What You Need' PTO policy
• Remote-friendly team #LI-Remote