Head of Content

Urban Games is an independent and highly-successful video game development company focused on simulation and management games. Urban Games’ third video game title, Transport Fever 2, was released with great success in late 2019 and enables the company to continue growing. Urban Games offers the opportunity to work on unique video games in a creative work environment and career opportunities with competitive salaries. The company is based in Schaffhausen directly at the train station and can therefore be reached in just 36 minutes from Zurich.

The head of content creation has overall responsibility for the entire art team and manages the team to optimize the performance in collaboration with other leads and the CEO. Responsibilities:

Have overall responsibility for a team of currently six in-house and two external 2D/3D artist teamsDefine responsibilities, show opportunities, evaluate performance and promote team membersOptimize the performance of the team, define new profiles and hire new team membersConvey the essential goals to the team, act as a motivator and set a good exampleTake feedback from team members and ensure discipline and fairness in the teamEnsure deadlines are reached and appropriate lessons are learnedEstablish a close collaboration with the head of product, head of development, and the CEORequirements:

3+ years of experience with leadership and 5+ years of experience working as a 3D artist or similarAdvanced knowledge of established 3D modeling software, content pipelines and custom toolsWorking experience with 2D tools such as the Substance texturing tools and PhotoshopLeadership skills with a high level of empathy for the motivating factors of highly qualified teamsExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical team membersGreat organization, moderation and social skills paired with strong assertivenessA strong portfolio showcasing released products you have worked onGerman and English communication and writing skills (B2 level or higher)Preferences:

Degree in game development, formal art education or equivalentAdvanced knowledge of shader languages, scripting and programmingExperience in the video game industry and worked on shipped productsPlease send your application to info@urbangames. com