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Art Director, Game Art
RemoteNot specifiedGame ArtVideo Games
Lead creative direction and quality approval for cosmetic and LiveOps content for a AAA fantasy MMO. Work remotely with an international team on a flexible schedule; compensation is negotiable based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Own the visual direction and quality bar for cosmetics, including mounts, costumes, pets, housing, weapon and armor styles, VFX, and seasonal collections
- Review and approve curated concepts and finished assets through discipline leads
- Create and maintain style guides, references, and approval criteria aligned with franchise art direction
- Partner with design on item ideation before concept development begins
- Provide clear, actionable feedback with turnaround times suited to live release schedules
- Represent creative direction with franchise stakeholders and translate approval notes into production guidance
- Work with production and technical art to preserve creative intent through rigging, LODs, performance budgets, and engine integration
Requirements
- AAA game experience is required
- Experience shipping as an Art Director, Associate Art Director, or principal/lead artist on AAA titles
- A portfolio demonstrating fantasy art, such as characters, creatures, costumes, weapons, or environments
- Experience directing external or distributed art teams through leads and structured review processes
- Deep knowledge of the game-art pipeline, including concept art, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and VFX
- Excellent written and spoken English at B2 level or above
- Ability to present and defend creative decisions to clients, leadership, and production partners
Nice to have
- Experience with live-service or MMO content, seasonal events, or reward tracks
- Experience working with established franchise styles and publisher IP approval
- Familiarity with outsourcing workflows, vendor quality checks, and external development
Benefits
- Fully remote work with a flexible schedule
- Competitive compensation negotiable based on experience
- Creative authority over cosmetic and LiveOps content
- Direct influence on team operations