About the Role & TeamJoin the accomplished Lucasfilm Games Creative Team! The best game developers in the world are building the next chapter of Star Wars and Lucasfilm heritage products.
The Associate Brand Art Director teams up with our internal Creative, Production Team and Licensees to support visual development across multiple licensed titles by providing direction, guidance, and feedback - ensuring all our games are authentic and high-quality experiences for our fans to enjoy all around the world.
This is a Full-Time role. Must submit a portfolio or demo. What You Will DoStrong understanding of game development including art creation processes (both 2D and 3D), technology and game engine requirements and advancements, trade-offs and challenges associated with development.
Excellent knowledge of art and visual design principles and techniques regarding character and environment design, rendering, color, animation, and cinematography.
Open to direction; Ability to process and prioritize levels of feedback to find approved solutions.
Strong draftsmanship skills with the ability to draw and digitally paint characters, environments, and structures.
Excellent process and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, track progress, and meet deadlines and expectations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback and guidance, and present ideas with clarity and conviction.
Self-starter, reliable and passionate about their work and committed to their discipline and its challenges.
Full-time work schedule with additional hours as needed during product launches or when working with international partners.
Ability to travel domestic and international as required.
Proficient and knowledgeable about Macs, PCs, game consoles and peripherals.
Software requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, Experience with a 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.), Experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity, etc.) is a plus.
Passion for games. Experienced in playing current and past games for understanding of genres and game mechanics including mobile and AAA live service.
Passion for the Star Wars and Lucasfilm heritage brand; broad understanding of current and past Star Wars properties across multiple lines of business.
Preferred QualificationsPassion for games. Experienced in playing current and past games for understanding of genres and game mechanics including mobile and AAA live service.
Open to direction; Ability to process and prioritize levels of feedback to find approved solutions.
Passion for the Star Wars and Lucasfilm heritage brand; broad understanding of current and past Star Wars properties across multiple lines of business.
Strong understanding of game development including art creation processes (both 2D and 3D), technology and game engine requirements and advancements, trade-offs and challenges associated with development.
Excellent knowledge of art and visual design principles and techniques regarding character and environment design, rendering, color, animation, and cinematography.
Strong draftsmanship skills with the ability to draw and digitally paint characters, environments, and structures.
Excellent process and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, track progress, and meet deadlines and expectations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback and guidance, and present ideas with clarity and conviction.
Self-starter, reliable and passionate about their work and committed to their discipline and its challenges.
Full-time work schedule with additional hours as needed during product launches or when working with international partners.
Ability to travel domestic and international as required.
Proficient and knowledgeable about Macs, PCs, game consoles and peripherals.
Software requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, Experience with a 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.), Experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity, etc.) is a plus.
Education/ExperienceBA/BFA or equivalent experience in critique and discussing art fundamentals.
5 + years of experience on console/PC products/Mobile. Experience with Live Service and with AR and VR is a plus.
2+ years of experience in games leadership role and working on licensed products.
Additional InformationBenefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $122,700 to $164,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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