Director - Art - Zynga - San Francisco

Job description
A new game in development is looking for an exceptional Art Director to be the driving visual creative force behind this new game!
Qualified candidates will have a strong track record shipping successful mass-market casual games while in a senior creative role, with experience in the social and mobile space.



Responsibilities
Work with product owners (General Manager, Lead Designers, Chief Visual Officer) to establish a clear art style for the game
Direct an art team of concept artists, modelers, technical artists and animators to the highest standard of execution
Establish an artistic style and consistently deliver within that style, within fiction and within narrative
Lead art reviews with peers and staff, providing constructive and positive feedback
Manage tight art delivery pipelines and schedules
Understand and be able to articulate artistic rationale in relation to Creative and Art Direction
Oversee outsource pipelines and turnarounds
Work closely with the studio’s producers and game designers to ensure there is a holistic and collaborative approach to the production of the game
Participate in concept creation efforts
Mentor artists and designers to help them grow into increasingly larger and more influential roles

Your Experience
3+ years in a art/creative director role, preferably including time with a casual mobile game
Strong understanding of all aspect of Art Direction and Game Development
Top-notch creative chops: you should be a great artist as well as a leader
Exceptional leadership qualities and best-of-breed communication skills
A strong understanding of 3D, 2D and Mobile game technology (Unity, native etc)
A great sense of people and how to manage them to reach their career goals and grow their skill sets
Passion for mass-market casual games is a big plus

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