Job Offer: Head of Content Creation
Urban Games is an independent and highly successful video game development company specializing in simulation and management games. Our third title, Transport Fever 2, launched with great success in late 2019, allowing us to continue our growth. We offer the opportunity to work on unique video games within a creative environment and provide career opportunities with competitive salaries. Our company is located in Schaffhausen, conveniently situated right at the train station, making it easily accessible within just 39 minutes from Zurich.
Role Overview
The Head of Content Creation will oversee the entire art team, optimizing performance through collaboration with other leads and the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Maintain overall responsibility for a team consisting of six in-house and two external 2D/3D artist teams.
- Define roles, identify growth opportunities, evaluate performance, and promote team members.
- Enhance team performance, define new profiles, and recruit additional team members.
- Communicate essential goals, inspire and motivate the team, while setting a positive example.
- Gather feedback from team members, ensuring discipline and fairness within the team.
- Ensure that deadlines are met and that lessons learned are effectively implemented.
- Establish close collaboration with the Head of Product, Head of Development, and the CEO.
Requirements
- 3+ years of leadership experience and 5+ years as a 3D artist or in a similar role.
- Advanced knowledge of established 3D modeling software, content pipelines, and custom tools.
- Experience with 2D tools such as Substance texturing tools and Photoshop.
- Strong leadership abilities with a high level of empathy for highly skilled teams.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Strong organizational, moderating, and social skills coupled with assertiveness.
- A robust portfolio demonstrating released products you have contributed to.
- Proficiency in German and English communication and writing skills (B2 level or higher).
Preferences
- Degree in game development, formal art education, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced knowledge 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.