Position: Lead Artist
Company: PlayMagic
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	The Lead Artist is responsible for developing and driving an original and innovative art style for the game.
•	Work with other disciplines to establish technical and aesthetic guidelines for art in the game.
•	Ensure that all assets created by the art team and outsource studios conform to the style and technical guidelines of the title.
•	Participate in and run meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team and outsourcing studios.
•	Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production.
•	Work closely with the production team in creating schedules for the art department and outsourcing studios.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years as a professional artist or equivalent experience.
3+ years of art management experience.
•	Experience managing both internal and outsourced art teams and pipelines.
•	Experience creating a broad range of art styles in both 2D and 3D mediums.
•	Proficient with standard industry tools like Maya, Z-Brush or Mudbox, and Photoshop, with a high capacity to learn new tools.
•	Have a strong background and understanding in console interface design, flow and usability.
•	Have effective analytical, written, oral, team, interpersonal, planning and organizational skills.
•	Demonstrate knowledge and application of current processes and techniques, including, 3D modeling, shaders, lighting, and composition.
•	Have a passion for the industry and an understanding of market trends and styles.