Art Director, Gameplay

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are looking for an experienced Art Director, with Gameplay focus, to be a part of our Art team. The Art Director, gameplay will provide direction and guidance for visual style and aesthetics for gameplay through the pipeline from conception to completion; you maintain quality standards while striving for unforgettable player experiences. The Art Director, Gameplay will work with Art Teams (Audio, VFX, and UI), Environment, Design, and Engineering departments on all visual and interactive gameplay specific work.

In this role, you will provide direction and feedback for gameplay related content and maintain high quality and consistency across the overall art direction of the game. The right candidate will look for opportunities to enhance the player experience, embrace and provide constructive feedback, while being a mentor for team members. You will maintain a high-level view of the overall visually interactive gameplay pipeline and provide creative solutions from conception to completion regarding all visual gameplay related aspects of the project.

This role will report to our Creative Director.

Responsibilities

• Directing and guiding the VFX, Audio, and UI teams through the pipeline from conception to completion
• Collaborate with Creative Director, Design Director, Engineering, Narrative, and other Department Leads to ensure gameplay elements are immersive, interactive, visually interesting, fun to play, and provide unforgettable experiences for the player
• Work with Department Leads to define style guides and standards and improve gameplay related production pipelines
• Work with the Art Teams (Audio, VFX, UI teams primarily) and guide collaboration with other departments on all visual and interactive gameplay specific work
• Provide direction and feedback for gameplay content (Audio, VFX, UI) and maintain high quality and consistency across the overall art direction of the game
• Work closely with the Production team throughout gameplay art pipelines from conception to completion to ensure timelines and other needs for art teams are communicated effectively
• Provide mentorship and coaching for team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career developments, performance evaluations, and goal setting.
• Maintain a high-level view of the overall Audio, VFX, and UI gameplay pipeline and provide creative solutions for content and process from conception to completion

Requirements

• Experience as an Art Director that has shipped a AAA title on Console or PC
• Demonstrated experience working on or directing various art disciplines from conception to completion
• Demonstrated experience working with modern FPS engines (UE4, etc.) and modern art pipelines
• Strong sense of design, deep understanding of foundational art principles, and a deep understanding of what makes a gameplay experience successful
• Keen production sensibilities, ability to collaborate on timelines and communicate with Production, Leads and team members on task duration and prioritization
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching skills
• Strong ability to interpret and adapt to general and flexible direction
• Can thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Basic understanding of Audio, VFX, and UI pipelines and process
• A passion for games and polished gameplay experiences

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
• 401k Matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
• Career Improvement Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
• Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $165,000 —$200,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.