What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director - Materials/Textures - Infinity Ward position at Activision?
Job Title : Art Director - Materials / Textures - Infinity Ward
Requisition ID : R022936
Job Description :
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include : Call of Duty : Ghosts , Call of Duty : Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty : Modern Warfare II .
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and dedicated development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours.
Your Mission
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As an Art Director - Materials / Textures at Infinity Ward, you will be expected to lead and oversee the development of high-quality materials that align with the studio's artistic vision and technical standards. Your responsibilities will include ensuring consistency across all material assets, establishing best practices, and maintaining a cohesive visual identity. You will collaborate closely with Art Directors, Tech art and Rendering team, and other key stakeholders to drive innovation and achieve excellence in material creation.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the material art team.
- Prioritize and assign tasks and initiatives to their team to ensure the best possible results, while aligning with Directors, Production, and OS managers.
- Help drive the planning and pre-production efforts of each assigned environment.
- Create documentation of processes for others to follow as needed.
Player Profile
Experience : Proven track record as an expert-level Material Artist or lead, preferably in AAA game development, with at least 8 years of experience in creating and leading material pipelines.
Technical Proficiency : Strong understanding of PBR workflows, advanced shader creation, material optimization techniques.
Problem-Solving : Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing technical and artistic challenges.
Portfolio : A portfolio showcasing high-quality, game-ready materials, highlighting both artistic and technical expertise.
Education : A degree in Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Tools : Familiar with modern level editor and editor workflows...Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop, UE4, Unity, etc.
Extra Points
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush and Bubble Witch . Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $134,000.00 - $247,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location.
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Salary : $134,000 - $247,900
