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Lead Artist, Windwalk Games
Location: Austin, Texas
Windwalk Games is a YC-backed gaming startup founded by an ex-Rioter that is dedicated to building the next generation of huge, online, social games. We are building games that are fun to play and can support vibrant, dedicated communities of diehard fans. Our current focus is building THE genre defining game in the Social Deception genre. If you love games like Mafia, One Night Ultimate Werewolf then keep reading.
Our game, Enemy on Board, is an action packed take on social deception. Enemy on Board is currently in open alpha.
We are currently on the hunt for a lead artist. Someone who can work closely with our team and own the visual direction of Enemy on Board and our future games. We are a small studio so we are looking for someone who is excited to wear multiple hats and just get stuff done. You will be helping build and manage a squad of contractors AND create kickass art as an IC. We are looking primarily for candidates based in Austin, Texas but are open to exceptional remote candidates.
Requirements
Excited to join a small, dynamic, fast growing startup
4+ years as an Art Lead or Contributing Creative Director
Has shipped 2+ games in the above roles. (Or similiar live service experience)
Kickass IC skills in one or more of the following areas: UI Art/Design, Character Concepting, Environment Concepting, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation
Ability to get the best out of contractors in the following disciplines: Animation, Character Art, Prop/Environment Art, UI Art, 2D Marketing and VFX
Responsibilities
Drive the artistic vision and provide feedback and direction to implement that vision
Direct the creation of art both internally and by third parties
Evaluate, hire, and work with contractors across all art disciplines. Emphasis on Concepting, 3D Modelling, Animation, 2D Asset/UI
Things that make you a better fit
Experience owning the creative direction on small teams
Experience working at a startup or directly with entrepreneurship
Experience working and managing remote art teams
Experience with live service structure and deadlines
Please submit a cover letter, resume and link to your portfolio. Applications without these materials will be ignored.
Interested? Apply now.
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