Art Director

Who we are

Established for over 20 years in Japan with more than 350 members, GIANTY is proud of providing numerous successful services to millions of users worldwide

OUR CORE SERVICES: Development Services (Outsource & Offshore), In-House Development (Apps, Games, Anime, Arts, Design, Big Data/Analytics, IoT, VR, AI)

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as an Art Director or in a similar role within the gaming industry
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and a strong understanding of technical art principles
• Strong portfolio showcasing realistic and high-fidelity art for games
• Excellent leadership and English communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• Experience with character and environment design, VFX, and performance optimization

Where we are going to

Technical Art Oversight:

• Ensure top-tier visual quality in Unreal Engine 5, balancing performance and visual fidelity
• Drive technical visual development across materials, shaders, lighting, custom effects, graphics features, and procedural tools
• Make strategic technical decisions to achieve our unique visual vision while adhering to target framerates
• Continuously seek improvements in performance and visual quality, aligning with the overall art direction

Performance Management:

• Ensure the project operates within an achievable GPU budget and maintains performance goals
• Establish and oversee processes for the content team to meet performance targets and visual standards

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with the Art Lead and Tech Artists to establish and refine tools, pipelines, art creation standards, and best practices
• Educate the content team to ensure efficient content creation that aligns with art style and quality benchmarks
• Act as a liaison between the Programming, Art, Lighting, UI, FX Teams, and the Tech Art team to foster collaboration and resolve technical challenges

Creative Technical Solutions:

• Develop innovative VFX and technical solutions for custom effects and visuals, enhancing the uniqueness of our project

Artistic Vision and Style

• Type of Game: Folkstyle Wrestling
• Tone and Mood: Dark, realistic, and sporty with a powerful presence
• Setting: Modern-day West Coast of the United State
• Character Design: Realistic and diverse, featuring well-defined physiques and muscle structures. Support for character creation using iClone, allowing players to recreate real-world wrestlers and personal avatars

Game Features

Core Features

• Various Game Modes: Versus, Career, Story, Practice, Team
• Robust Combat System: Emphasizes struggle and strategic gameplay
• Extensive Character Customization: Personalize characters and teams
• Leaderboards: Track team and individual achievements
• Haptic Feedback: Simulate the physicality of wrestling
• Authentic Elements: Realistic moves, crowd sounds, referee interactions, and AI

What you can expect

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Happy Hours, Team buildings