2D Art Director (STYLIZED/CASUAL)

OUTLOU:D is a new-wave game development studio where life balance, common sense, humor and result orientation meet each other and create a perfect environment.

Having decades of experience in mobile and console games we want to build the best mobile midcore experience for players.

We are looking for an experienced 2D Art Director to join our team and lead the art process for our games. You will contribute to all areas of game development, creating art style, work on concepts of characters, environment and lead the team to follow that art style. As a part of a small team, you won’t be just leading artists and approving art - but also take active part in its creation.

You will also work closely with the engineers, game designers, producers and other artists to create games that will be played by millions of people all around the world.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Iddle Inn Tycoon, New Game
• At what stage of the project(s)? In Development
• Genres: Casual
• Platforms: Mobile

Team size and structure?

25+ people

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Establish style and vision of the game including and not limited to environment, character, key art, UI and general look and feel

• Ensure the quality of art produced by you and your team of artists

• Helping manage the art development process, limitations, and dependencies across mediums

• Creative Management of a small (but growing) team of artists

• Understanding and efficiently implementing the industry pipelines and able to manage challenging deadlines

• Work alongside other creatives in the studio

• Being up-to-date with Art & Design literature and best practices to continue driving the studio's Art & Design expertise

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience in Art Directing, shipping at least one casual title

• At least 4 years of experience in video games industry, preferably mobile/casual

• Storytelling and concept art skills

• Superior eye for light, value, color and composition

• Strong knowledge and skills in graphic design principles, fonts, layout design, user interface and design (focus on casual games)

• Able to adapt to the great diversity of visual styles

• Good team player with excellent communication, negotiation and teaching skills

• Open to creative feedback

• Highly organized with solid time management skills, strongly motivated and with a great desire to create top-notch product

• At least intermediate level of English

• Passion for video games

• Stylized Art portfolio or strong desire to work with it

Will be a plus

• Deep understanding of the mobile games market and their demographics

• Experience with 3D art  in any form 

• Experience working with game engines, especially Unity

What is important for us in a person?

We pay attention to your soft skills

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Ability to be a part of high-professional fast growing team (Middle/Senior specialists, expertise in the Game Design about 10 years);

• Open-mind and creative space, where anyone have ability to influence the product;

• Concentration on delivery high-quality products with the best gaming experience to millions of people;

• Dynamic development process without crunches;

• Moderately flexible schedule for your healthy work/life balance;

• Friendly atmosphere, zero bureaucracy, open communication.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

We work from 10:00 till 19:00 (Schedule can be moderately flexible);

VL - 18 (working days per year);

SL - 10;

Weekends and holidays according to local law.