About the job

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Lead a team of artists in creating visually stunning experiences for a new Alien: Isolation sequel. Must have strong art direction experience in game development, proven leadership skills, and a deep understanding of real-time visual technologies.

Description

Position at Creative Assembly

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.

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

It’s an exciting time to be a part of our craft-led studio as we push boundaries, creating deep and detailed experiences that last.

Our teams are made up of diverse and talented individuals from across the world: from trainees to industry veterans, who constantly challenge us and make sure we are striving for the best within our games and our studio life. We’ll give you the creative freedom, tools, support, and development to achieve your potential.

Flexible working at Creative Assembly includes hybrid, fully remote for eligible roles, and in-studio. We recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and empower our teams to define the working patterns which work best for them, which may mean different things for different teams and roles and at different times.

Our studios are based in Horsham and Newcastle, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria, including several bespoke state-of-the-art audio suites and a dedicated motion capture facility.

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

Flexible working: hybrid, fully remote and in-studio working and flexibility within our core hours
Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
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 UK Bank holidays
Annual discretionary studio bonus
Defined career development pathways and personalised training support
Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme
Free games and merchandise, plus access to our extensive library of games
Free breakfast in the studio every day - toast, bagels, pancakes, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, smoothies, juices, milkshakes and more in our fully stocked kitchen
Wellbeing support with an employee assistance programme and onsite confidential sessions
In-studio heavily subsidised massage therapy and free lunchtime Pilates classes in Horsham
Discounts for home technology, travel insurance, corporate gym membership, cinema tickets, holidays, trips out and Ikea vouchers, and many local businesses including estate agents
Studio parties for you and your family
Studio community activities

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.