Art Manager

Beat Games, part of Reality Labs at Meta, is looking for an Art Manager to oversee the art production of Beat Saber, the highly popular VR rhythm game. As a leader in the art team, you will guide artists through creating assets in the Beat Saber style, ensuring quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Art Production Oversight: Lead all art production from concept through engine implementation.
• Team Management: Mentor and support the art team, fostering their growth and capabilities.
• Feedback & Quality Control: Review assets, including concept art, 3D models, and visual development, and provide constructive feedback.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with producers and cross-functional teams like Tech Art, Game Design, UI, QA, Backend, and Marketing.
• Outsourcing Management: Coordinate with outsource vendors to maintain quality in external work.
• Art Creation: Develop environment and prop concepts for the game.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in game art production.
• Proven ability to manage teams of artists.
• Proficiency in graphic editors like Adobe Photoshop and 3D software for concept art.
• Strong portfolio showcasing artistic style and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Autodesk Maya or Blender.
• Experience in VR game projects.
• Interest in visual development and technical art, with a willingness to understand these production aspects.
• Experience directing the art style of game projects.

Beat Games, headquartered in Prague, collaborates with top artists worldwide and has sold over 4 million copies of Beat Saber, featuring artists like BTS, The Weeknd, and Queen.