Art Director
About the Role
Join Light Pattern, a boutique game development studio led by Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson.
Light Pattern is seeking an Art Director to help define and drive the visual identity of our unannounced game project, from high-level aesthetic pillars to day-to-day asset reviews. If you're passionate about dark, moody worlds and love collaborating across disciplines to ship genre‑defining experiences, we want to hear from you.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Auckland, New Zealand. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain the game's visual style
- Create concept art to guide tone and direction
- Guide, mentor, and inspire other artists
- Collaborate closely with design, programming, and audio teams
- Review and provide feedback on all art assets
- Manage and improve the art pipeline
- Engage and oversee specialised freelancers
- Set up and manage high-quality, cost-efficient art outsourcing
Requirements
- 5+ years in game art direction or senior art leadership
- A strong portfolio showcasing artistic talent, world-building, and visual direction in games
- Strong communication and leadership skills across disciplines
- An appreciation for classic RPGs from the 1990s and 2000s
- A deep familiarity with Diablo II. Not just playing it, but understanding what makes its world, art, and systems so enduring