Senior Art Director

3 weeks ago


Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom Creative Assembly Full time

At Creative Assembly, we're seeking a highly skilled Senior Art Director to join our Survival Team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for directing the artistic vision and providing day-to-day direction to the art team. Your primary focus will be on communicating the vision internally and with partners, ensuring that our games meet the highest standards of creative excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of art content production and industry-standard game tool sets. You'll be responsible for creating and directing the art vision and visual development from concept to screen, as well as building, inspiring, and motivating the art team to deliver the best experience for the player.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct the artistic vision and provide day-to-day direction to the art team
  • Communicate the vision internally and with partners
  • Create and direct the art vision and visual development from concept to screen
  • Build, inspire, and motivate the art team to deliver the best experience for the player
  • Oversee the implementation of the art vision in-game
  • Focus on both aesthetics and efficiency of content and content production
  • Effectively collaborate with peers and partners across the team to maximize overall performance
  • Work with production to iteratively plan and execute on all art deliverables
  • Communicate effectively with all engaged in the project (internal and external)

Requirements:

  • Proven experience of leading art teams and visual direction within a game development environment
  • Demonstrate skilled management of time and resources to achieve aims, and adjust accordingly
  • Demonstrable track records as art lead/owner on one or more released products
  • Proven experience of delivering projects using Unreal Engine
  • Exceptionally talented and motivated artist with strong traditional art skills and formal art education
  • Deep understanding of art content production and industry-standard game tool sets
  • Deep understanding of art content implementation with a history of hands-on in-game implementation (Unreal or other)
  • Broad understanding of the art fundamentals and curious approach to all forms of visual culture (e.g. art history/architecture/graphic design/design/advertising/fashion etc.)

About Creative Assembly:

Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades. We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

What We Offer:

  • Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
  • Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
  • Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover, and free healthcare screening
  • Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
  • Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network - an employee-led group
  • Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
  • Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
  • Community activities including parties, football, and more

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.


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