Art DIRECTOR

About Chariot

Chariot Entertainment is a video game studio start-up based in Quito focused on creating strategy games for the PC and mobiles. Currently we are working on a new proyect and are actively recruiting for more talented people to on board unto our project, please feel free to apply to the available positions or to the general application.

Job Description

Chariot Entertainment is looking for talented art director with ample knowledge of the art pipeline in game creation.  The candidate help establish the direction of the art team conceptually and technically. 

Responsibilities

  • Establishing the art direction for our new title, and making sure that the entire team is fully aligned with the art requirements

  • Driving the overall creative vision of the game

  • Managing the art workflow of the team, creating the art pipeline and ensuring a timely delivery of high quality experiences

  • Building strong relationships and clear communication between artists, developers, game designers and managers in order to improve project collaboration

  • Establishing and overseeing any outsourced art production

  • Produce various types of artwork to support concepts, designs and ideas, to a high standard and within agreed timescales as required - eg: Storyboards, Production renderings, Sketches, Design documents and layouts, Colour Scripts, Backdrops, Matte paintings, etc.

  • Provide feedback, direction and supervision to other artists within the art department, some of whom may be external to the studio or off-site.

  • Present concepts and design ideas, listen to feedback and make recommendations that are achievable within budget and schedule.

  • Generate inspirational, innovative concepts, designs, renderings and creative ideas.

Requirements

  • Strong drawing fundation

  • Minimum 3 years previous experience in Art Direction, Production Design, Illustration or Conceptual Artist roles.

  • Excellent understanding of art production pipelines

  • A strong sense of Initiative, and the ability to self manage, multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.

Pluses

  • A passion for game development

  • Ability to demonstrable experience with content creation applications such as maya, z-brush, etc.

How to Apply

Relocation Assistance offered

Please e-mail us to jobs@chariotentertainment.com and include the job title in the subject line. Your application should include a resume. Having an online website or portfolio is highly recommended, please detail the link of the site in the email/resume.