Associate Art Director
Core
Associate Art Director translating Art Director's vision into cohesive visual execution for a new sports game franchise.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Art Director
Builds
A new interactive sports entertainment game (2K franchise)
Domain
Video game development / Sports gaming
Required skills
Visual judgment, production experience, cross-discipline collaboration, external partner management, scope/capacity planning, real-time art pipeline knowledge, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Leading multidisciplinary game art teams, guiding external vendors, solving visual challenges with Tech Art
Technologies
Game engines, real-time art pipelines, version control systems
Responsibilities
Translate Art Director vision into execution packages and acceptance criteria; Represent art team with external partners and manage vendor feedback; Maintain visual cohesion across environments, characters, and lighting; Partner with Production on scope, priorities, and roadmaps; Collaborate with Technical Art Director on production plans and team growth; Own visual direction during production phases.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities