Visual Experience Director

Vor 3 Tagen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Magic Do As You Will Vollzeit
Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Visual Experience Director to join our team at Magic Do As You Will, a venture-backed gaming startup led by game industry veterans.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual direction and quality of our casual games, collaborating closely with Design, Engineering, and Production teams to create immersive gaming experiences that enhance overall gameplay.

About the Role

As a key member of our team, you will lead a talented group of artists, ensuring our games meet the highest aesthetic and technical standards. Your mission will be to work hands-on across all visual deliverables, including art assets, UI, VFX, and animation, while managing and mentoring the art team.

Main Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Game Director and Game Producer to support and evolve the creative direction for our games.
  • Define and drive the artistic vision across all products, contributing to the creation of new games, prototypes, and in-depth designs for titles slated for scale-up.
  • Lead and personally contribute to the creation and delivery of all art assets, including 2D and 3D visuals, VFX, UI/UX, Animation, and more.
  • Maintain a consistent visual style, ensuring all assets are cohesive and meet our high-quality standards.
  • Work closely with game design and engineering teams to understand and communicate gameplay mechanics through visuals.
  • Anticipate project challenges, propose solutions, and set high-level goals for your team.
  • Optimize art content for performance across various platforms while balancing visual quality.
  • Mentor, manage, and work alongside the Art team, sharing best practices and contributing directly to art deliverables.
Requirements
  • A holistic view of how art supports game design and impacts the player experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience as an Art Lead, with a proven track record of shipping new IPs from concept to launch.
  • Hands-on expertise in creating and delivering art assets, UI, VFX, and animation across all visual aspects of game development.
  • The ability to conceptualize, articulate, and realize an artistic vision that enhances the gaming experience and has broad appeal.
  • Extensive experience with industry-standard art tools and software to meet all visual needs.
  • Proven experience leading and managing a team of artists and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey artistic concepts and provide clear feedback.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, balancing creative vision with technical constraints and deadlines to deliver high-quality assets.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in responding to change and managing uncertainty.
  • A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, staying up-to-date with the latest trends in game art and visual effects.
  • A commitment to creating an inclusive, collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of respect and teamwork.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary: €120,000 per year.
  • Fully remote work opportunities, allowing you to work from anywhere.
  • Quarterly team off-sites across Europe, providing opportunities for collaboration and networking.

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