To Be or Not to Be an Art Lead?

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A talk about whether a game artist should move into an art-lead role, describing what responsibilities and challenges accompany that transition and how to avoid burnout. It covers which skills and areas of expertise (management, communication, technical art/GUI knowledge) an artist should develop to succeed as an art lead.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 1:14Voki Games team structure
3. 2:18Art lead role pros and cons
4. 7:14Art lead growth cycle
5. 11:59Presenting ideas to leadership
6. 15:49Team motivation and systems
7. 24:43Relationships with former team
8. 28:39Preventing burnout
9. 33:36Recommended growth books
10. 45:11Leadership vs teamwork balance
11. 54:24Maintaining skill development
12. 59:51Personal growth and harmony
13. 1:00:13Q&A

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