Warning: This vacancy expired on 24th Sep 2008.
Job details
| Salary |
120k+ |
| Location |
London |
| Job type |
Permanent |
| Company |
TheLadders.co.uk |
| Contact |
Whitefield |
| Job sectors |
Retail |
| Job disciplines |
Design |
| Employment Type |
Agency |
| Posted |
27th Aug 2008 |
| Expires |
24th Sep 2008 |
Job Description
Our client is an industry leader in the growing online entertainment arena. They currently have a requirement for a VP of Art who will manage the global Art organization of an award winning game company. As VP of Art you will help define project scope and technology requirements and work with top management to help to build a high caliber team. The VP of Art reports directly to the Executive Producer and oversees Art Producers, Art Directors and Development Leads.
In terms of style, the ideal executive will be efficient, highly entrepreneurial and willing to roll up his/her sleeves. Some key competencies for the position include:
Industry Knowledge:
Demonstrated through a good understanding of the gaming and entertainment industries, and the requisite technical and business knowledge necessary to be successful. Additionally, he/she must be familiar with relevant industry trends and players, and a strong understanding of the commercial dynamics of the business.
Results Orientation:
Achievement motivated, want to win (the win itself is the reward). Focused persistently on outcomes, establish goals, monitor progress toward them and ultimately achieve them. Feels a sense of urgency to reach goals.
Business Judgment:
An effective decision maker with the ability to address complex issues and solve problems in a timely, process oriented manner.
Business Performance:
Ability to translate business knowledge, experience and strategy into results through influencing, relationship building, process improvement and operational excellence.
People Leadership:
Ability to select, motivate, lead and develop talent. Has built high performing teams focused on achieving mutual goals, fosters an environment of collaboration, teamwork, and trust.
Open Communication:
Promotes open, honest, and timely communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries, engages employees in dialogue and the work. This includes demonstrating managerial courage, candid discussions, not avoiding situations that create conflict
Requirements:
· Prior Art-related experience managing a large team composed of members from diverse disciplines.
· Professional experience working in the game industry, including contributions on several shipped titles.
· Experience communicating with internal and external clients.
· Deep interest in online games, specifically virtual worlds
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