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Description

Art Director with over 12 years of experience in video games, VR, and 3D production.

I support studios and companies in defining their artistic vision, structuring their teams, and implementing effective production pipelines.

My background has led me to work on both AAA productions and independent projects, managing internal and external teams, overseeing outsourcing partners, and ensuring the artistic quality of deliverables.

I am involved in art direction, production, outsourcing, team management, and client support.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Puteaux (up to 20km)

Jacques Duriez EI
Art, Production & Outsourcing Consultant
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
August 2012 - Today (13 years and 10 months)
Puteaux, France
● Consulting in art direction and production for video games and interactive experiences
● Supervision of 2D/3D pipelines and outsourcing management
● Optimization of workflows, visual quality, and organization
● Team coordination and complex production support
Art Direction Art Direction Team Management Project Management Workflow
Ikimasho
Art Director
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
January 2025 - January 2026 (1 year)
Paris, France
● Led the internal art team and supervised 5 VR projects, including an AA production
● Created art vision documents and estimated project budgets
● Managed client communications and partner relations within a team of 5 people
● Coordinated artistic, technical, and marketing needs between clients
Art Direction Art Direction Product Management Digital Project Manager Team Management
QUANTIC DREAM
Environment & Character Outsourcing Manager
VIDEO GAMES AND ANIMATION
January 2023 - January 2025 (2 years)
Paris, France
● Built and led an internal team of 5 environment artists from its inception
● Managed an outsourcing and production budget exceeding $2M
● Coordinated a pool of over 50 outsourcing artists across 3 partner studios
● Delivered over 2,000 high-quality environment assets and supervised over 30 AAA NPCs
● Defined pipelines, wrote briefs, and ensured artistic consistency among vendors
Art Direction Art Direction Marketing Digital Project Manager Team Management