Creative

Squint/Opera; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immersive design studio in London is looking for an Art Director to lead creative projects, manage client presentations, and guide team members. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in a creative agency, strong communication skills, and proficiency in design and animation software. The role offers a salary range of £35,000—£45,000 GBP annually, emphasizing creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a relevant creative agency or production environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in building client relationships.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Animation and 3D modeling skills in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Distill project information into narratives for deliverables.
• Create narrative structures and Art Direction documents for client sign-off.
• Lead client presentations and manage client expectations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Graphic skills in Photoshop

Graphic skills in Illustrator

Animation skills in After Effects

3D modelling in 3ds Max

3D modelling in Cinema 4D

3D modelling in SketchUp

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Google Docs

Google Slides

Job description

Do you have an eye for design and aesthetics? Are you able to demystify complex ideas and create simple, thought-provoking stories? Have you conceptualized and directed standalone projects? Do you want to nurture your presentation, client, and commercial skills? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Main Responsibilities

• Distill project information into a narrative to successfully tell the story across simpler deliverables.
• Create narrative structures and Art Direction documents for clients to sign off.
• Champion understanding of the production process across multidisciplinary projects.
• Concept and Art Direction for mid-level and larger-scale standalone projects.
• Play an active role in steering the creative with the Creative Director and Project Director on larger projects.
• Lead client presentations alongside the Creative Director.
• Manage and mentor team members, leading by example.
• Present concepts to clients.
• Manage client expectations and negotiate demands alongside the producer.
• Understand the commercial aspects of projects to ensure creative decisions are timely and within budget.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a relevant creative agency or production environment.
• Examples of initiative, responsibility, and autonomy on projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in building client relationships.
• Organized and efficient.
• Experience with Google Docs, especially Google Slides.
• Copywriting skills.
• Graphic skills in Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
• Animation skills in After Effects.
• 3D modelling skills in 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, or SketchUp.
• Degree in a relevant field.

Character Traits

• Proactive
• Confident
• Clear communicator
• Curious
• Calm under pressure
• Positive and approachable
• Reliable

Salary Range: £35,000—£45,000 GBP

About Squint/Opera:

Squint/Opera is Journey’s immersive design studio, bridging digital and physical worlds through storytelling and emerging technologies like Unreal Engine and virtual twins. We’ve created interactive exhibits for the Empire State Building, immersive experiences at Battersea Power Station, and innovative campaigns for Qiddiya City. We lead in experiential multidimensional design (MDX), integrating physical, lighting, live, immersive, and emerging tech to produce meaningful, original work that transforms human interaction.

About Journey:

Journey is a global design and innovation studio pioneering MDX experiences that transform engagement and perception. With studios worldwide, we combine strategy, design, technology, and narrative to create sensory-rich journeys. Formed in 2022 through the acquisition of leading studios, we operate a layered design framework called the Journey Experience Stack, enabling us to craft cohesive brand universes across various industries, from healthcare to entertainment. Our work redefines how people perceive, engage, and interact with the world.