Art Director

2 weeks ago

Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

Lighthouse Games is an innovative AAA studio situated in Leamington Spa, renowned for our extraordinary talent and our ambition to develop a premier game. Joining us means you’ll have the opportunity to create some of the most impactful work of your career in a genuinely collaborative environment. You’ll learn from the industry’s best and work alongside the future makers of gaming history. We’re excited to announce an opening for an Art Director to help steer the artistic vision of an exciting new open‑world game. In this crucial role, you’ll lead the art team in defining a cohesive visual experience while ensuring the artistic ambitions are effectively communicated across the project. Your expertise will help guide discipline leads in delivering exceptional quality throughout all stages of development, ensuring professional growth through mentorship and support. As a creative leader, you will collaborate closely with the Technical Art team to tackle visual challenges, blending technical processes with elegant artistic choices. You’ll engage with experienced peers across disciplines such as Design, Engineering, and Technical Art in a studio culture where collaboration is fundamental to success. Key Responsibilities Define and champion the artistic vision for the project, maintaining the highest standards Oversee and art direct all art sub‑disciplines including Environment, Animation, and UI Establish and uphold visual benchmarks and quality standards Collaborate with the wider development team to creatively solve design challenges Be a visible and inspiring leader within the studio Qualifications Proven experience leading art direction on AAA projects Strong understanding of the modern gaming landscape, including trends, features, and challenges Extensive knowledge of current content creation tools and industry practices A genuine passion for playing and creating video games Preferred Qualifications Experience working on open‑world game projects Track record of shipping AAA titles Proficiency with Unreal Engine Diverse professional experience across various titles and genres Benefits 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year Bonus Scheme Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr

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