Pixel Art director

We are seeking a passionate and creative Pixel Art Director to oversee the artistic vision of our upcoming video game. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the pixel art team, ensuring that the visual style aligns with the game's overall vision, and maintaining the highest quality standards throughout the production process.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain the visual style and art direction for the game, ensuring consistency and quality across all assets.
• Lead and mentor a team of pixel artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, level designers, and developers to integrate art assets seamlessly into the game.
• Create high-quality pixel art assets, including character sprites, backgrounds, animations, and UI elements.
• Oversee the creation of concept art and style guides to communicate the visual direction to the team.
• Review and approve all art assets to ensure they meet the project's artistic and technical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Pixel Art Director, Lead Pixel Artist, or similar role in the video game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing pixel art, including character design, environments, and animations.
• Excellent understanding of pixel art techniques, color theory, and animation principles.
• Proficiency in pixel art software (e.g., Aseprite, Photoshop) and familiarity with game development tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of various art styles within the pixel art genre.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on [mention specific genres relevant to your project, e.g., beat 'em ups, platformers, RPGs].
• Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and principles.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design in video games.