ArcadeXR, a spin-off of LAI Games, is an arcade experience company that connects people with games. Our team combines decades of experience in the arcade industry, game development, and online services, to delight players with physical gameplay experiences in the digital world. Our Art Lead is the motivational foundation of the Art team and helps define the visual design and direction of our games. They oversee the quality and content of our art and design production and ensure all visual elements are credible and in line with each game\xe2\x80\x99s vision. They also act as both a manager and a mentor, fostering a team culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment, and strive to develop processes and solutions that are conducive and help support a sustainable work life for their team. Key Responsibilities:
Direct multiple art disciplines across various project teams
Provide art direction and feedback to team of artists and external vendors
Supervise, train, mentor and support the development of Artists
Coach and motivate team members to perform at their best, ensuring they receives regular reviews and one-on-one meetings
Manage performance within the team in a way that encourages autonomy, mastery, and purpose
Create visual touchstone assets that inspire and set visual direction for others (concepts, models, paint-overs, etc\xe2\x80\xa6)
Maintain current and working knowledge on industry/market trends and make recommendations as appropriate
Partner with the Head of Product to own and define assigned aspects of the project as directed
Contribute to developing art pipelines for our projects with specific creative and technological needs in collaboration with the software engineering team
Participate in daily meetings to ensure art deliverables are on track
Anticipate, identify, and present problem areas and develop preventative solutions for the team
Partner with producers/project managers to ensure schedules and plans meet business and project needs
Partner with senior management to ensure our art team is healthy and strong
Work closely with game design to ensure art enhances the player experience
Demonstrate exemplary positive leadership and act as spokesperson for the studio\xe2\x80\x99s values, exemplifying reliability, accountability, and professionalism in all work-related interactions
Lead by example, creating a strong sense of purpose and teamwork, promoting a culture of excellence, creativity and inclusivity
Required Skills and Experience:
7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience crafting video game art
3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a lead artist or art director
A proven ability to visually solve problems in collaboration with the broader game team including other developers
Excellent written and verbal communication. Comfortable interacting and presenting to all levels of the company
Excellent attention to detail and strong desire to iterate and improve on processes
Demonstrate fundamentals of leadership, including clear and proactive communication, meeting moderation, and oversight of large cross-disciplinary initiatives
Ability to manage multiple, competing tasks and be self-directed to meet deadlines in a quickly evolving environment with little to no supervision
Positive attitude and ability to receive and provide objective and constructive feedback
Ability to coach, manage, mitigate, and prioritize through stressful situations for you and your team
What do we offer:
Performance bonus scheme
Annual personal technology fund of $1,000 to buy games, toys, and tech
Annual Timezone Powercard so you can enjoy all the latest arcade games
Training and education programs
Private medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
Flexible working hours
Monthly self-directed personal development days
Finish work early every Friday afternoon for social drinks and games
Work in a dynamic, creative arcade/workspace
Team events - being a part of the out-of-home entertainment industry, we like to have frequent team events and enjoy what the industry has to offer
ArcadeXR is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We\xe2\x80\x99ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities for professional growth.
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