Join Urban Games: Head of Art Position
Urban Games is an independent and highly successful video game development company specializing in simulation and management games. Since the release of our third title, Transport Fever 2, in late 2019, we have experienced significant growth and continue to thrive. We offer a dynamic and creative work environment with unique opportunities to contribute to exceptional video games, complemented by competitive salaries. Our office is conveniently located in Schaffhausen, just 39 minutes from Zurich, right at the train station.
Position Overview
The Head of Art will hold overall responsibility for the art team, managing and optimizing team performance in collaboration with other leads and the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of currently six in-house artists, along with external freelancers and art studios.
- Define individual responsibilities, identify growth opportunities, evaluate performance, and promote team members.
- Enhance team performance, define new profiles, and recruit new team members as needed.
- Communicate essential goals to the team, inspire motivation, and set a positive example.
- Gather feedback from team members, ensuring discipline and fairness within the team.
- Ensure project deadlines are met while fostering a culture of learning from experiences.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Product, Head of Development, and the CEO.
Requirements
- 3+ years of leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a 3D artist or in a similar role.
- Advanced knowledge of renowned 3D modeling software, content pipelines, and custom tools.
- Experience with 2D tools such as Substance texturing tools and Photoshop.
- Strong leadership qualities, showcasing empathy for the motivation of high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication skills, adept at interacting with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Exceptional organizational, moderation, and social skills, combined with a firm assertiveness.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates the products you have contributed to in your career.
- Proficiency in both German and English (B2 level or higher).
Preferences
- A degree in game development, formal art education, or an equivalent qualification.
- Advanced understanding of shader languages, scripting, and programming.
- Experience within the video game industry, having worked on shipped products.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.