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Concept Art Director Job at Keywords Studios Plc. in Tampa

Concept Art Director Job at Keywords Studios Plc. in Tampa

MediabistroTampa, FL, United States
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company profile :

Keywords Studios is an international service provider in the global video games industry with studios in Madrid, Dublin, London, Barcelona, Milan, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, New Delhi, Pune, Montreal, Seattle, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Portland, Raleigh, Orlando, and Rio de Janeiro (among others!). With over 13,000 employees passionate about games around the world, we provide a range of translation, testing, audio, customer care, engineering, and art production services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike. Keywords Studios China offers a professional yet fun environment that stimulates personal growth and inspires loyalty among employees. You will work with talented, driven, and creative people—creating some of the most epic experiences together. Keywords Studios China is focused on hiring and retaining the best and brightest, fostering an environment of creativity and camaraderie.

RedHot was founded in 2010 by veterans from the US and Chinese video game outsourcing industries, enabling us to operate leanly while offering a robust array of services without sacrificing quality or security. Over the years, we have grown from a small core team to over 500 employees across China and Southeast Asia.

We provide art services for some of the most exciting AAA projects today, including God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, Call of Duty Vanguard, Age of Empires 4, Sniper Elite 5, and more.

In 2017, RedHot became part of Keywords Studios. We are proud to be part of the Keywords family.

Role Overview

The Concept Art Director, NA Production Pod at RedHot, leads creative direction across multiple visual development projects for a client, combining artistic leadership, mentorship, and client collaboration to ensure high-quality, on-brand, and timely deliveries. This role also supports strategic planning, business development, and maintains RedHot’s creative reputation.

This role involves managing RedHot’s concept production and potentially coordinating with other OS partners for this client.

Responsibilities include :

  • Defining and maintaining the visual direction across different IPs and styles, with adaptability to ongoing titles’ styles.
  • Guiding creation of characters, environments, key art, props, and visual storytelling.
  • Ensuring consistent visual quality and narrative alignment.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

  • Supervising and mentoring a team of concept artists of varying skill levels.
  • Providing clear, actionable feedback through reviews and paintovers.
  • Supporting artist development and participating in evaluations.
  • Client Collaboration and Project Support

  • Working directly with clients and producers to meet creative expectations.
  • Assisting in project scoping, planning, and milestone reviews.
  • Supporting Art Directors with additional guidance and client feedback.
  • Strategic and Business Support

  • Contributing creatively to new business pitches and visual strategies.
  • Assessing project feasibility, visual targets, and resource planning.
  • Staying updated on trends, tools, and workflows relevant to concept art (e.g., Blender, Unreal, AI).
  • QA and Workflow Optimization

  • Ensuring deliverables meet quality standards before submission.
  • Collaborating to improve documentation and processes.
  • Proposing and implementing workflow improvements.
  • Qualifications :

  • Experience working on AAA game titles as a Senior Concept Artist or Art Director.
  • A portfolio demonstrating a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and task estimation abilities.
  • Understanding of other game art disciplines and workflows.
  • Experience working in high-pressure production environments.
  • Work from home, health insurance, 10 days’ annual leave, etc.

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