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Art Department Director - Raven Software

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Job Title: Art Department Director - Raven Software

Requisition ID: R025532

Job Description

Your Mission

Raven Software is seeking a talented Art Department Director. This leadership role involves overseeing the Art department across multiple projects, shaping the studio's future and the Call of Duty franchise. The ideal candidate balances creative excellence with human-centered leadership, building trust, developing future leaders, and inspiring accountability through empathy and clarity.

Qualified candidates will have proven game development experience, leadership skills for managing large teams, supporting multiple projects, and maintaining clear communication across the organization. The role is expected to be hybrid, based in Middleton, WI.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the art team, fostering a collaborative and proactive environment.
• Align individual goals with team success, encouraging diverse input.
• Assess artists' abilities, recommend growth resources, and develop future leaders.
• Maintain a deep understanding of AAA game art standards and challenge team growth.
• Onboard new team members and develop/execute training programs.
• Stay updated on art trends and foster innovation.
• Promote inclusion and collaboration within the team.
• Manage performance cycles, including goal setting and reviews.

Collaboration with Game and Studio Teams

• Identify workflow pain points and propose solutions.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to understand needs and resolve friction.

Project & Studio Leadership

• Inspire teams and communicate game feedback effectively.
• Collaborate with project leadership on project needs and pivots.
• Provide risk assessments and staffing recommendations.
• Ensure best practices and documentation are maintained.

Additional Considerations

• Stay current with industry tools and technologies.
• Lead through curiosity and influence, with humility.
• Propose scalable visions for the art team's future.

Player Profile

• 12+ years in AAA game shipping, with 4+ in leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Experience managing change and communicating vision.
• Extensive experience with action, FPS, open-world, and online games.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Company & Location

Founded in 1990 in Middleton, WI, Raven Software has contributed to major titles including Hexen, Jedi Knight II, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and Call of Duty. We foster a respectful, innovative, and collaborative culture, dedicated to creating unforgettable games and providing a high quality of life for our team.

Join us to be part of a world-class team shaping the future of gaming.

Opportunities & Benefits

Explore roles at Raven Software Careers and connect via LinkedIn.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and relocation assistance if applicable. The U.S. salary range is $134,000 - $247,900, negotiable based on experience and location.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT

Industry: Entertainment Providers

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