The video games industry represents the pinnacle of interactive digital content. At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. We aim to become the “go-to” provider of technical services. By working as their external development partner, we enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In doing so, we enable our clients who are operating in complex and fast-moving environments to remain lean and agile and to focus on creating and monetizing the most engaging experiences. We are trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development, and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry-leading service lines every step of the way.
About Liquid Development
Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Everyday Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production and the demands for our services continue to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty franchises – Liquid Development is the team these titles turn to when they need the best.
Art Director
Creating art for modern video games is a demanding mix of technology, passion, and a lot of experience. There is no substitute for time in the seat crafting and learning what it takes to make the work demanded by today’s top titles. Teams need leaders who know this first hand. Are you ready to lead our teams to meet these challenges?
As an Art Director, you will have the opportunity to leave your mark on multiple projects each year. These projects range from Triple-A, next-generation console titles, to fantastically fun and popular social and mobile games. Liquid Development offers a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among the diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. The studio is work-from-home friendly and has no problem accommodating remote work long-term, so don’t be afraid to reach out if you are not in Oregon!
Requirements
- Strong game production work experience showcasing top quality work.
- Manage projects and artists to ensure milestones are completed on time, to budget, and to spec.
- Ability to create budget and time estimations for asset production.
- Define and communicate the key components of the project style and design.
- Ability to lead teams of artists by instruction and example.
- Define technical specifications and QA process for projects.
- Expert understanding of industry standard techniques and tools.
- Enthusiasm to expand knowledge in keeping with industry evolution.
Plus
- Ability to work in multiple software packages and game engines (i.e. 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal, Unity).
- Experience managing external artists.
- Strong traditional artwork in portfolio.
- Understanding of physically based rendering techniques
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
If working on some of the biggest and best titles with some of the coolest people within the games industry isn’t enough, we also offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
- 401K w/ company match
- Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
- Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
Liquid Development
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