Art Director

We are now seeking an Art Director to be a part of our project moving from the prototyping phase into pre-production. This is a rare opportunity to join and help build a brand new team and impact the identity of an IP for years to come. If you are a person who likes being challenged and stimulated in an ambitious and talented environment this position will suit you perfectly!

What you'll do

• Responsible for defining and executing the Visual Style and Tone, and setting the visual quality bar that is perfect for a game's unique needs.
• You will develop and lead the Art Team with clarity of vision, guiding them and providing constructive feedback across multiple different art specialisations.
• To carry forth the artistic vision of the game from prototyping into execution, launch, and beyond.
• While the visual quality of the game is your priority, your long term goal is to make an excellent game experience.
• Utilise your knowledge of gaming field trends, as well as gaming design requirements and limitations

Who you are

• Experience having shipped a AA or AAA game working as a mentor, manager and/or Art Director
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including artistic feedback
• Excellent skills in Maya, Photoshop, Z-brush or equivalent
• Strong understanding of colour, composition, and visual storytelling
• Ability to provide visual and written briefs for artists
• Ability to work with and support outsourcing partners
• Broad range of experience or knowledge on a wide range of art specialisms and styles
• Ability to create a range of high and low poly objects such as props, buildings and organic objects(rocks, trees, etc)
• Experience with Unreal
• A good understanding of rendering technology including lighting, VFX/particle systems, renders passes, grading and post FX
• Understand game design practice particularly mission and levels, game experience and an active player
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy - with an eye for accurate proportions, form, and details
• Knowledge and understanding of various natural and urban landscapes - with an eye for accurate proportions, form, composition, and details.

Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry might not apply to a job if they don't check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we're more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what's on your resume! So don't stress if you don't tick every box- shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.

The Stockholm location

Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city's game industry. It's a physical representation of our games - the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. Our hybrid model requires you to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to foster collaboration and creativity.

Our values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that's not exclusive to our games, so we're committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It's all about your passion and creativity.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.

At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.