Technical Art Director, Games Innovation

$90,000 - $600,000/Yr

Netflix - Los Gatos, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Gatos, CA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Technical Art Director for GenAI for Games at Netflix will lead the development and implementation of generative AI in game art production. This role focuses on enhancing the creative capabilities of game art teams through innovative workflows and tools, while also collaborating with external partners on ambitious projects. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and creative vision to drive the future of game development and player experiences.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on the latest game art tools, workflows, and processes across the industry.
• Develop strategies for leveraging generative AI to enhance art teams' capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish effective workflows and pipelines for game projects.
• Tackle challenges in delivering art for new types of games enabled by generative AI.
• Influence project decisions and strategic execution as a member of the GenAI for Games leadership team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an artist, lead artist, art director, technical artist, or technical art director in the game industry.
• Knowledge of setting up art pipelines, workflows, and tools for game production across multiple genres.
• Experience operating successfully in high ambiguity situations with developing technologies.
• Passion for generative AI in games and evidence of its application in art production.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Strong creative instincts and judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to contribute to early-stage game projects, including concepting and prototyping.
• Competence in influencing stakeholders and building relationships based on trust and respect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience representing the company at conferences or events.
• Experience with building mobile games.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching