Old Skull Games (OSG) | Studio Art Director

Old Skull Games is an independent powerhouse of approximately 60 creative professionals. We are a studio that thrives on diversity, currently managing 3 to 4 simultaneous projects across mobile, console, and PC platforms.

Old Skull Games is seeking a Studio Art Director to act as the primary champion of our artistic ambition. This high-level, cross-functional leadership role is designed for a visionary who can raise the visual standards of the entire studio.

Core Responsibilities

• Aesthetic North Star: Define and champion the studio’s overarching artistic identity.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to pitch phases for new IPs with clear, distinctive visual visions.
• Coherence: Guarantee that the art direction mirrors the player experience and core product promise.
• Guidance: Support Project Art Directors by challenging their visions constructively.
• Intervention: Provide hands‑on support for high‑stakes projects, participating in key reviews and milestones.
• Alternative Leadership: Step in to deliver complete operational art direction for strategic projects when needed.

Team Management & Culture

• Direct Leadership: Manage and mentor the cohort of Project Art Directors.
• Evaluation: Coordinate with the Studio Art Manager to evaluate key artistic profiles.
• Feedback Culture: Foster a studio environment rooted in “Radical Candor.”

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• The Trinity of Production: Work closely with the Technical Art Director and Game Directors to align vision and feasibility.
• Operational Balance: Transition between high‑level studio strategy and deep‑dive operational involvement as required.
• Artistic Intelligence: Monitor global artistic and cultural trends to keep OSG at the cutting edge.
• Standard Setting: Define and document “OSG Quality” benchmarks for all teams.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10+ years in the video game industry with a proven track record as an Art Director on major published projects.
• Artistic Legitimacy: Recognized expertise in game art from initial sketch to final delivery.
• Multitasking Ability: Proven capability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of modern technical constraints, engine capabilities (Unity/Unreal), and production pipelines.
• Communication: Fluent in French and English, capable of influencing and collaborating across disciplines.

Benefits

• Financial Perks: Profit‑sharing, holiday bonus, sustainable mobility allowance.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, supplementary pension, professional yoga/sports sessions.
• Commuter Support: 60% reimbursement of transport costs, on‑site parking.
• Daily Life: Meal vouchers, weekly team breakfasts, rooftop access, fruit/coffee bar.

Old Skull Games is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.