Art Director at KMM Games

Sydney based production studio, Kennedy Miller Mitchell (KMM) are looking for an Art Director to work on exciting new games projects linked to our current film productions.

We are seeking a talented and versatile Art Director with proven leadership abilities and more than 7 years experience in interactive entertainment. The Art Director will be responsible for building a team in this fledgling studio to work on a wide variety of Original IP opportunities.

The Art Director is responsible for establishing the visual style of the product and driving the quality of each asset the Art team produces. The Art Director works in with the project’s Design Director and Senior Producer to ensure the art direction fits with the overall project goals and they also work closely with the programming and design teams to realize this vision.

The Art Director needs to communicate this vision through the creation of concept images, mood boards, example assets and documentation.

This position is to be filled as soon as possible and the initial contract will be for 3 months. Please apply before 25th February 2011.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Prior games or interactive product experience of more than 7 years. At least 3 years experience as an Art Director or Lead Artist
• Ability to evangelize the Art direction both to the art team, other departments and external groups
• Expert understanding of storytelling and art direction. Experience with storyboarding techniques or comic book creation is desirable
• Must have a strong, holistic and cohesive view of art design across a product and maintain a strong attention to detail
• Experience of working on an original IP preferred
• Solid understanding of art and developmental practices
• Successful track record of managing multidisciplinary art teams to achieve high quality art and working with Design and Programming departments
• Demonstrated ability to direct multiple projects and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience with Maya, Photoshop and After Effects

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a pdf version of your resume, work examples and link to your reel to Careers@kmmgames.com by 25 February 2011.