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Associate Art Director

Novato, CA · On-site

Partner with Tech Art, Level Design, Mission Design, Narrative, and Cinematics to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach to the realization of the characters, UI, and VFX in support of the Creative ...

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Art Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$155K - $175K/yr

Partner with the CBO/EIC and licensing team to maintain Brand Guidelines that reflect Playboy ... Oversee art direction and design budgets, ensuring quality output within resource constraints.

Something Special Studios

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

The Art Director at Something Special Studios will oversee the visual direction and execution of ... Partner with strategy, production, and design teams to scope and plan projects, ensuring ...

Bohme

Art Director

Draper, UT · On-site

$113K - $118K/yr

The Role We're looking for an Art Director to own the visual voice of böhme across every place a ... PDPs, landing pages, email flows, and paid social creative. • Partner with the retail team on in ...

INSPIRITUS INC

Art Therapist (Nashville)

Nashville, TN · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

Promote Therapeutic Programs and create partnerships with organizations, government entities, and schools to foster partnerships * Lead Thrive Studio volunteer engagement * Manage Art Therapy ...

Arthur Elliott

Art Director

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$118K - $123K/yr

Wellness resources As an Art Director at Arthur Elliott, you are responsible for translating ... You partner closely with Project Management and Account teams to ensure creative work is delivered ...

Seven Hills Foundation

Teacher - Art

Barre, MA

$48K - $65K/yr

Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships! * Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or ... At Stetson School, art is more than a class - it's a way to build confidence, express identity, and ...

Side

Head of Art

Working in close partnership with the Global Art Director, this leader will balance commercial goals, operational execution, and long-term strategy. They will act as the primary bridge between sales ...

Seven Hills Foundation

Teacher - Art

Barre, MA · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships! * Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or ... At Stetson School, art is more than a class -- it's a way to build confidence, express identity ...

Seven Hills Foundation

Teacher - Art

Barre, MA · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships! * Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or ... At Stetson School, art is more than a class - it's a way to build confidence, express identity, and ...

Fifth Element

Copy Supervisor

New York, NY

$115K - $130K/yr

Team up with your art partner to dream up big ideas that actually solve the client's goals. * Always be on the hunt for fresh, attention-grabbing ways to bring copy to life. * Keep everyone in the ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for art partner in the United States is $69,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Art Partner vs Art Director?

AspectArt Partner
CredentialsTypically requires a background in art, design, or related fields; may include portfolio review
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, often in creative agencies, advertising, or media companies
Industry UsageUsed in advertising, media, and creative industries to denote a role focused on art collaboration and project support
Search IntentPeople looking for roles involving art collaboration, project support, or creative partnership

While both Art Partners and Art Directors work closely with visual projects, Art Partners typically focus on supporting and collaborating on art projects without direct oversight of the entire creative process. Art Directors, on the other hand, lead the creative vision and manage the overall artistic direction of projects.

What are Art Partners?

Art Partners are professionals or organizations that collaborate with artists, galleries, museums, or other creative entities to support, promote, and develop art projects and initiatives. They may provide expertise in areas such as curation, marketing, funding, or project management. Art Partners help bridge the gap between artists and audiences, expanding opportunities for exposure and engagement. Their roles can vary widely depending on the specific partnership and goals of the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Art Partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Art Partner, a strong background in visual arts, curation, and art market knowledge is essential, often supported by a degree in fine arts or art history. Familiarity with digital portfolio platforms, gallery management systems, and client relationship management tools is typical for the role. Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills help build lasting relationships with artists, collectors, and galleries. These skills ensure successful collaborations, effective promotion of artists, and the ability to navigate the competitive art industry.

How does an Art Partner typically collaborate with artists and clients throughout a project?

Art Partners play a key role in bridging the gap between artists and clients by facilitating communication, understanding artistic goals, and ensuring project requirements are met. They often manage timelines, coordinate meetings, and provide feedback to both parties to keep projects on track. Successful Art Partners maintain strong relationships, anticipate potential challenges, and help resolve conflicts to create a seamless and productive creative process. This collaborative environment requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Associate Art Director

Associate Art Director

2K

Novato, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Job description

As an Associate Art Director at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help shape the visual excellence and output of our Art Department, defining and evangelizing the realization pillars for our game visuals while managing quality expectations for both internal and external development teams. You will be responsible for managing the relationship with our co-development partner; aligning with their art team, upholding the creative vision of the project, and delivering clear, actionable briefs that translate the overarching creative vision into cohesive, actionable benchmarks for deliverables. By leading this passionate group of artists to craft breathtaking environments, characters, and effects that support the overarching Art Vision, we will bring the richly imagined world of BioShock to life.
What You'll Do:
  • Ensure the successful creation and execution of domains within the internal Art Department, and external partners, by setting and managing quality expectations in alignment with the Art Vision and Production Strategy.
  • Support the Art Direction of external development teams; translating and upholding the creative vision, submitting clear, actionable briefs, reviewing work and giving meaningful feedback.
  • Define and evangelize the realization pillars to the team for the visuals of the game in accordance with the overarching Art Vision and Creative Direction.
  • Partner with Tech Art, Level Design, Mission Design, Narrative, and Cinematics to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach to the realization of the characters, UI, and VFX in support of the Creative Direction.Partner with Stakeholders in other art teams to ensure requirements/needs are being met to deliver on the art needs of the game.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate references and documentation to guide the team.
  • Support Art Leads and Production to plan and mandate work for the team.
  • Participate in reviews to validate the quality of the implementation of the departments under your purview.
  • Train and empower the Leads and ICs in your care to integrate art direction in their work to unleash their creativity and the ownership of their work.
  • Assist in the preparation of documentation and presentations.
  • Act as a stakeholder for recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
  • Actively contribute to talent development, including identifying high-potential individuals, supporting succession planning, and supporting the ongoing development of skills and capabilities across the team.

What We'll Do Together:
At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change. We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to overcome developmental obstacles to deliver a world-class AAA experience.
Skills & Experiences:
  • A minimum of 10 years in game development, with at least 3+ years as an Associate Art Director.
  • Shipped at least one full cycle AAA game in a Leadership capacity.
  • Had significant impact on a AAA title recognized for its high visual fidelity.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Art or equivalent work experience.
  • Previous experience leading large art teams for AAA game development.Experience working with Art Directors/Creative Directors and spearheading translation of sophisticated art vision.
  • UE5 Experience.
  • Lighting and VFX experience, working with Lumen.
  • Maya, 3ds Max, Blender and ZBrush.
  • Substance Painter / Designer and PBR workflows.
  • Houdini, AfterEffects, Nuke or similar.
  • Background in 3D Art for games.
  • Experience working with hybrid/distributed teams and co-development.
  • Art and environmental storytelling experience.
  • Knowledge of asset creation pipelines.
  • Focus on First-Person Shooter is a plus
  • Bilingual French/English is a plus.

Who You Are:
  • Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of guiding teams.
  • Being a manager of people who work in leadership positions with the ability to model best in class management philosophies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, package information for diverse audiences, and deliver difficult feedback with empathy and professionalism.
  • A reliable, positive force multiplier, actively seeking opportunities to integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment.
  • Persistent and self-motivated with a proactive mindset.
  • Able to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities.
  • Can build and maintain trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, showing an ability to listen actively, understand differing perspectives, and navigate organizational complexity with tact and emotional intelligence.
  • Highly open to feedback and direction, possessing a desire to learn new skills, and capable of producing quick, quality revisions based on new insights or constraints.
  • Shows a strong ownership of tasks, drives work forward autonomously, and maintains a critical eye for detail and organization to ensure high standards of quality.

Who We Are:
At Cloud Chamber we strive to make BioShock games that move people: evocative, immersive, and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after you've rolled credits. Great games are born from great collaborations, supported by a culture that brings out the best in our teams. We work openly, learn through play, take ownership, push ourselves to be better, and deliver for our players.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $176,600 and $261,380 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
For candidates located in Quebec:
  • Proficiency in French is required.
  • Proficiency in English is required to effectively collaborate with teams based in the United States.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform their essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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