Position: Art Director Consultant
Company: CatalystApps
Category: Unity
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent

We are looking for an Art Director assistance on a Consultant basis.  We are also looking for a full-time art director to join the team.  We are a game studio that has been developing games for 12 years with offices in Kharkiv and San Francisco. 

**Current projects with active art development:**

Pet City 2 and Creative Spaces are constantly evolving with new events creation.
https://www.catalystapps.net/games


**Responsibilities:**

- Consult on concept and visual style for current and new game projects. Create unique visual content, that aligns with the game's concept and genre.

- Collaborate with members of the art and product teams.

- Participate in, direct and review the creation of concept art, character models, animations, backgrounds, etc.

- Help ensure and make recommendations regarding consistent style and graphic quality.

- Participate, review, and advise on quality control implementation, production pipeline realities and art tech solutions.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to the artists and animators.  Provide recommendations to help them develop their skillsets. 

**Requirements:**

- Previous experience as an Art Director and/or extensive experience in game art development.  

- A comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in gaming graphics and design.

- Proficiency in software and tools for working with 2D and 3D graphics (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya, etc.) as well as strong familiarity with animation tools and platforms.

- A portfolio demonstrating a high level of professionalism and creativity.

- Excellent leadership and the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

- Strong command of spoken and written English