Creative Director

Companion Group; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AAA co-development gaming studio is seeking a Creative Director to drive the vision behind unforgettable gaming experiences. This fully remote role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience with Unreal Engine to shape projects collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams. You will define the creative direction, ensuring alignment across art, narrative, and gameplay while mentoring others and driving innovation.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Fully remote role

Mentorship from senior leadership

Exciting team environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years in game development with at least 2 shipped titles in a creative leadership role.
• Proven leadership in game design or 3D art.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the creative vision across co-development projects.
• Mentor and manage creative teams, setting clear goals.

Skills

Leadership

Game Design

3D Art

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

Substance

Photoshop

Job description

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Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. It is renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills.

As our Creative Director, you will lead the vision behind unforgettable gaming experiences. You’ll be the driving force behind the creative direction of our co-development projects, guiding tone, story, gameplay, and visual style from concept to execution. Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams, you’ll ensure that every feature, environment, and interaction aligns with a cohesive, player-first experience. Your leadership, hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, and background in game design and 3D art will help shape projects that resonate with players and partners alike. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable to the needs of the team, able to confidently present game ideas and team capabilities, and willing to actively contribute to project delivery.

Responsibilities

1. Define and own the creative vision across Companion’s co-development projects, ensuring alignment on tone, theme, art, narrative, and gameplay across all disciplines.
2. Craft compelling player experiences by understanding different player types and designing content that resonates across diverse demographics and playstyles.
3. Collaborate closely with game designers to ensure creative direction is embedded in gameplay mechanics, systems, features, and live operations.
4. Align cross-disciplinary creative goals across art, game design, engineering, and narrative to ensure a unified vision throughout all player touchpoints.
5. Work with art teams, including character art, environment art, technical art, VFX, and UI, to realize the creative vision across all visual elements.
6. Support new business initiatives by contributing to pitches and creative proposals, assisting with new projects with clear creative guidance.
7. Champion story and world-building, shaping the emotional core of titles while working with Unreal Engine to prototype and direct real-time experiences.
8. Mentor and manage creative teams (art and design), setting clear goals, driving quality, and fostering professional growth.
9. Partner with publishing, marketing, and franchise teams to ensure consistency across trailers, cinematics, and promotional assets.
10. Oversee external partners and vendors, ensuring outsourced creative content meets internal standards.
11. Drive innovation through early-stage R&D projects, exploring new IPs and mechanics with creative experimentation.

Skills and Qualifications

1. 15+ years in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles in a creative leadership role (AA or AAA).
2. Proven leadership in game design or 3D art.
3. Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine in a creative capacity.
4. Track record of delivering creative direction in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
5. Strong understanding of game systems, storytelling, and visual design.
6. Proficiency with tools like Unreal Engine, Maya, Substance, Photoshop, or equivalents.
7. Excellent communication skills to inspire teams and manage feedback.
8. Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Creative pragmatism to innovate within production constraints and maximize value.
10. Passion for inclusive storytelling and building emotionally engaging worlds.
11. Experience collaborating with marketing and publishing teams for consistent creative output.

Rewards

1. Career progression opportunities with increased responsibilities and compensation.
2. Fully remote role, working from anywhere while collaborating with top industry talent.
3. Opportunity to work with senior leadership who will mentor and inspire you.
4. Be part of an exciting, passionate team shaping the future of online gaming.