Environment Art Director

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Environment Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Creative Assembly is seeking an Environment Art Director for a new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation. This role is based in Horsham, West Sussex and offers a hybrid or in-studio work option. The Environment Art Director will lead internal and external artist teams to shape the game's world and deliver high-quality environments on time and within budget. Responsibilities include directing Environment and Lighting Art teams, overseeing recruitment and development of talent, planning and executing art tasks, collaborating with other directors for a cohesive artistic vision, staying updated on industry trends, and providing regular feedback to ensure high-quality work. The role also involves establishing high standards, implementing quality control, and championing company culture.
Must have:
  • 5+ years leadership experience in video games
  • Significant UE5 experience in environment/lighting art
  • Experience leading and managing artist teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Keen artistic eye with attention to detail
  • Understanding of modern environment art pipelines and 3D software
  • Awareness of industry technology trends
  • Passion for player experience
Good to have:
  • Strong traditional art skills and formal art education
  • Familiarity with procedural generation tools
  • Experience with level design and game mechanics
  • Familiarity with game optimization techniques
Perks:
  • Work from anywhere for a temporary period
  • Enhanced holiday allowance
  • Maternity and paternity breaks
  • Flexibility with core hours
  • Bespoke relocation package
  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Critical illness cover
  • Free health care screening
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Full studio closure over Christmas and New Year
  • All bank holidays
  • Join Diversity and Inclusion Network
  • Season ticket travel loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free bike servicing
  • Discounted car valet service
  • Wellbeing support
  • Virtual confidential counseling
  • Community activities
  • Disabled access at studio sites

Job Details

Description

Creative Assembly is looking for an Environment Art Director to join our talented team to work on our new project, a sequel to Alien:Isolation. This role will be based at our studio in Horsham, West Sussex and can be offered as hybrid or in-studio. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.

As an Environment Art Director on the team, you will be responsible for directing teams of artists both internally and externally to shape the vision of our game world and deliver high-quality immersive environments on time and on budget.

What you’ll be doing  

 

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

  • Provide direction for the Environment and Lighting Art teams, ensuring alignment with the project overall goals and objectives.
  • Direct & oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent within the Environment and Lighting art teams. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing mentorship and career development opportunities for team members.
  • Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of Environment and Lighting Art, ensuring that all tasks are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Work closely with the Art Director, Production team, and other Directors to ensure a cohesive artistic vision for the game.
  • Review latest industry trends, tools, and techniques, and use this knowledge to drive innovation. Implement best practices and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and creativity.
  • Provide regular feedback on the team's work, ensuring that all work meets the required quality standards.
  • Establish and maintain high standards for your teams, conducting regular reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure that all work meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Implement quality control measures to identify and address any issues promptly.
  • Champion the company's vision, values, and culture within the team. Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation

What we are looking for: 

  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in the video game industry with significant UE5 experience in environment and/or lighting art creation
  • Experience leading and managing teams of artists, including providing feedback & mentoring
  • Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including artists, designers, and engineers
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude with a positive team work ethic
  • Keen artistic eye with attention to detail, combined with an understanding of colour theory, composition, and main principles of visual storytelling
  • Knowledge of art direction and visual storytelling, with the ability to use environment art to convey narrative and emotion
  • A thorough understanding of modern environment art pipelines with working knowledge of modern 3D software
  • Strong awareness of industry technology trends
  • Passion for the player experience

Optional Extras

  • Exceptionally talented and motivated artist with strong traditional art skills and formal art education
  • Familiarity with procedural generation tools and techniques for diverse game environments
  • Experience with level design and gameplay mechanics, with the ability to design and create game spaces that are both visually stunning and engaging to play
  • Familiarity with game optimisation techniques, with the ability to balance quality and performance to create immersive environments that run smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations

Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/showreel (or link to a portfolio/showreel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered.

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 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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