Project Art Director

1 week ago

Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

This job is with Creative Assembly, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Description

We have an incredible opportunity on our Survival Team, to be part of something extraordinary with our new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and a dream position for the right candidate. As Project Art Director, you will focus on directing the artistic vision, providing day to day direction to the art team by communicating the vision internally and with partners. You will inspire, mentor, and support a stellar team of artists on their goal of creating unforgettable thrilling and immersive experiences players will love. This is a unique opportunity to craft and build a new, diverse art team which embodies creative excellence and forward-thinking management practices. A successful candidate would understand how to balance the artistic vision with the technical constraints, and the needs of the game and business to deliver with future titles in mind.

This role is based in the UK and would require successful candidates to be able to relocate to the country of employment. Key Responsibilities On a day-to-day basis, you will:
  • Create and direct the art vision and visual development from concept to screen
  • Build, inspire, motivate, and mentor 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 team to maximise 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)
  • Provide clear, consistent, and timely feedback that improves the team's work
  • Be a key stakeholder in delivering unforgettable player experience
Knowledge, Skill and Experience Essential
  • Proven experience of leading art teams and visual direction within a game development environment
  • Strong creativity and imaginative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent visualisation and conceptualization skills
  • Broad understanding for all things visual, contemporary real-time tech and techniques
  • Natural and pro-active collaborator 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Passion for the player experience 
  • Demonstrate skilled management of time and resources to achieve aims, and adjust accordingly 
  • Open attitude, able to work well under pressure, adaptable and solution focused
  • Demonstrable track records as art lead/owner on one or more released products
  • Proven experience of delivering projects using Unreal Engine
Desirable
  • Exceptionally talented and motivated artist with strong traditional art skills and formal art education
  • A body of work spanning across multiple titles and genres
  • 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.

We are located in Horsham, UK in Newcastle, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

  • Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
  • 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 health care 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.
Our studio sites have disabled access.

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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.
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