Art Director
Company: Stardock
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Stardock is committed to making visually compelling games and is
currently seeking a full-time, in-house Art Director. We work with
bleeding edge technology and need an experienced veteran to guide
and blend our amazing engineering capabilities with our talented
art team. The Art Director not only sets the visual style but
provides specific guidance, both artistic and technical, on how to
achieve those goals. This role will initially focus on one title,
with the scope expanding over time to oversee all artists at
Stardock. This position is located in Plymouth, MI and relocation
assistance will be provided. Primary Responsibilities Include:
Control the overall aesthetics of the project (UI, art style, FX,
etc.) Establish visual targets for the art team Manage outsourcers
and freelancers to support production loads Create implementation
strategies to achieve aesthetic goals Provide specific visual
feedback throughout the stages of production to completion Evaluate
existing assets across Stardock's ecosystem for effective reuse in
new titles; advocate for new assets where needed Mentor artists
across the studio, including direct mentorship of a high-potential
junior artist Collaborate with design, production, and engineering
to balance department needs, project goals, and visual targets
Education and/or Experience Desired: A proven leader in producing
high-quality visuals Must have shipped at least one title in either
a Lead Art or Art Director role 10 years of experience in the games
industry A portfolio that demonstrates strong artistic vision and
execution Deep understanding of art production pipelines to
maximize efficiency and quality Expert-level familiarity with
Autodesk Maya and/or 3ds Max, and Adobe Photoshop High proficiency
in areas such as lighting, rendering, and texturing Expertise with
PBR based pipelines, software, and assets Ability to work well
under deadlines and ability to multi-task
Keywords: Stardock, Novi , Art Director, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Plymouth, Michigan
