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Art Director job

Posted: August 30, 2006
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subject: Art Director , Backbone Entertainment

Backbone Entertainment is looking for Art Director
duration - Full Time

Job details: Art Director Art Director
Responsibilities:

Supervise and support multiple artists, or teams of artists on multiple franchise, and SKU's.
Establishing visual direction and production standards
Ensuring that adequate pre-production is complete and testing of new concepts/techniques is complete prior to production of title
Identifying problems that can be addressed visually and provide solutions in
Support business development, by overseeing the art development in new proposed projects, and conveying ideas to clients, prospective clients, and studio management
Creating and assisting with management of project schedules and resource planning
Conducts critiques with clear and consistent direction to art team
Demonstrates a high level of creativity and originality in treatments of licensed IP and licensor style guides without violating license issues, or the creation of style guides if none exist.
Responsible for training and career direction for team

Requirements:

Strong understanding of how the art pipeline works, both technically, and managerially how to create/modify, and monitor it.
Strong skills in understanding animation, environmental creation, within technical limitations of game console platforms.
Expert understanding of craftsmanship, continuity, pre-production, and
Must demonstrate an understanding of storytelling and design process as well as ability to integrate them while ensuring that high production values are never compromised
Must demonstrate an ability to present and manage their teams and client groups (production and exec) well
Experience with various levels of art direction responsibility on at least 5-10 successful films/games and shipped on time
Ability to work with and maintain integrity of Licensor IP and/or style guide
Capable of identifying and recommending needs for art specific tools to enhance or control visual aspects of game
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate difficult and creative concepts in a clear and concise manner; capable of writing design documentation defining the needs
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct large franchises that ship on-time, which includes providing consistent and clear direction for large art teams
Excellent presentation skills
Must be a self motivated creative person

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Prior work on AA/AAA titles
Degree requirement

Location: Emeryville, CA, United States

Contact info:
1-5515 Doyle St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
http://www.backboneentertainment.com
Phone: 510-547-6101
Fax: 510-547-6104
E-mail: kellyab@f9e.com
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