Art Director

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Royal Leamington Spa
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Artistic vision Leadership AAA game development Unreal Engine Art direction Team mentorship Visual storytelling Open-world game development

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading AAA game development studio based in Leamington Spa, committed to creating world-class gaming experiences. We are seeking a talented and visionary Art Director to join our dynamic team in a hybrid working model, contributing to an ambitious new open-world game.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and communicate the artistic vision for the project, setting high standards for quality and style.
  • Lead and coordinate art teams across multiple disciplines including environment, character, animation, and UI arts.
  • Establish visual benchmarks, style guides, and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate art within the technical framework and overall game design.
  • Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to artists to foster growth and maintain motivation.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience directing art on AAA game projects.
  • Deep understanding of current gaming trends, art styles, and production pipelines.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard content creation tools and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Passionate about video games and dedicated to pushing creative boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in open-world game development.
  • Track record of shipped AAA titles.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and agile development environments.
  • Diverse portfolio showcasing a range of artistic styles 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

Working alongside our Head of Art and Art Development Lead to elevate the level of visual quality across the studio. Join us to be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your creative leadership will shape the future of gaming.

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