What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Art Director, TCGs position at Asmodee Group?
Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in boardgames. We’re a global team committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. We strive to be an employer of choice by creating endless opportunities, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture, and rewarding success.
We believe in passion. We stimulate creativity. We emphasize team play. We exhibit caring. We demonstrate integrity. We are boldly daring. By joining our team, you will be empowered to engage in meaningful, innovative and unforgettable work and to give back to our communities!
Job Summary
The Managing Art Director is responsible for the creation and usage of artwork for FFG’s TCG (trading card games) product lines, as well as contributing as an Art Director.
What will your role involve
- Manage administrative functions of the Art Directors (ADs) within the TCG Visual team, such as : assigning process, postmortem reviews, solicitations, and other relevant internal processes.
- Set and manage the art project workflow; set deliverables and milestones based on studio production timelines to ensure timely and successful project completion.
- Maintain active projects database for artists and art units.
- Co-contribute as an Art Director by commissioning and directing a portion of total art units.
- Commission and direct high-level artwork for cover / key art, rush jobs, special needs, and other high-profile art assets.
- Collaborate with the Visual Design Manager to develop concepts and artistic direction for products within the TCG vertical, including packaging and game component artwork.
- Present high-profile artwork to Visual Design Manager for approval.
- Review and provide feedback to the ADs on all commissioned artwork from concept to completion.
- Present art assets to licensors for approval, relay licensor feedback to the ADs, and ensure all approved files are provided to the rest of the studio.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with new and existing freelance artists.
- Scout for new artistic talent; review portfolios, approve new artists to be solicited, and estimate artist rates for those solicitations.
- Attend regular development, art review, and TCG Visual team meetings.
- Utilize decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills to keep the team at peak efficiency.
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
- Continually improve the knowledge, skill, and efficiency of the art directors through research, education and training.
- Nurture an employee-oriented culture around FFG’s core values that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, employee retention and development, high performance, and fun.
- Lead employees using performance management and development process that provides a framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
- Support and ensure FFG’s policies and procedures are administered and followed.
- Develop and improve policies and procedures related to graphic design and the TCG Visual team.
- All other tasks as assigned by management as required by expertise or time.
What do you bring
Position Skills & Qualifications
Education / Experience
Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
At Asmodee, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and hybrid schedules to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide a competitive total rewards and compensation package, with several benefits listed below.
Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Salary Range : $75k-85k.
Our Commitment :
Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.
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Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
