Art Director
Job Description
- Critique artwork on the team and ensure that all graphics leaving XMG are at the desired quality level
- Develop Art processes and help artists maintain that process
- Mentor artists with the goal of producing high quality art
- Critique the art foundations and set the art vision projects
- Collaborate with development team
- Compensation will be weighted towards equity in XMG
Requirements
- Extremely motivated, with a passion for video games
- 3-5 years Art Director/Lead Artist experience with a proven track record leading an Art team in the video game industry
- Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite with a strong proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator
- Educational background in Arts
About XMG Studio Inc.
XMG Studio is an award-winning developer of hit video games for mobile devices. Founded in late 2009, XMG has been pushing the app envelope to create innovative titles for casual gamers. The company’s core focus is to develop properties that allow players to actively immerse themselves in our games. Whether it is the incredible customization feature in Drag Racer Pro Tuner, or the experimental touch mechanic in Cows vs. Aliens, XMG’s portfolio of mobile casual games all seek to drive the maximum in user engagement through innovation. Based in Toronto, Canada, XMG is presently one of the largest independent mobile game studio’s in the emerging app economy and has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Most Engaged Workplaces(TM). For more information visit www.xmg.com, follow XMG on Twitter.com/xmgstudio or become a fan on facebook.com/xmgstudio.
This position is located in Toronto, Canada. Must be eligible to work in Canada.
How to apply
Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’re ready to be our Art Director. Don’t forget to tell us what your favourite games are? Also, the types of things you look for in a great game? What is missing from current games in the App Store? If you think you have what it takes, please email your resume to
