Art Director

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AAA gaming studio in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an Art Director to lead the artistic vision for an exciting open-world game. The role involves overseeing art disciplines, setting high standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have experience directing AAA projects and a passion for gaming. Benefits include a bonus scheme, private healthcare, and 25 days of holiday plus a day for your birthday.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday

Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Bonus Scheme

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading art direction on AAA projects.
• Strong understanding of modern gaming trends and challenges.
• Extensive knowledge of content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the artistic vision for the project.
• Oversee and art direct all art sub-disciplines.
• Establish visual benchmarks and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the development team to solve design challenges.
• Be a visible and inspiring leader within the studio.

Skills

Proven experience leading art direction on AAA projects

Strong understanding of the modern gaming landscape

Extensive knowledge of current content creation tools

A genuine passion for playing and creating video games

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

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