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.

What are you working on?

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

Team size and structure?

20 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;

VL - 18 (working days per year);

SL - 10;

Weekends and holidays according to local law.