Environment Art Director

Creative Assembly; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking an Environment Art Director in Horsham to lead a talented team on their new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation. The successful candidate will shape the artistic vision of the game's immersive environments and oversee a team of artists, ensuring high-quality results and collaboration across disciplines. This role offers opportunities for leadership within a dynamic company culture that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Work from Anywhere for a temporary period

Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks

Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous holiday allowance with studio closure for Christmas

Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in video game industry.
• Thorough understanding of modern environment art pipelines.
• Strong understanding of 3D software.
• Keen artistic eye with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of artists to shape the vision of the game world.
• Define and execute environment direction for the project.
• Coordinate environment resources and maintain high-quality results.
• Work with rendering engineers to develop pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Artistic Eye

Knowledge of Colour Theory

Understanding of Visual Storytelling

Awareness of Industry Technology Trends

Tools

3D Software

Blender

Job 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 leading a team of artists to shape the vision of our game world and deliver high-quality immersive environments.On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Work closely with Art Director to define and execute environment direction for the project.
• Lead a team of environment and lighting artists providing feedback, guidance and mentorship
• Work closely with design and other disciplines to ensure environments provide the best player experience
• Coordinate environment resources, schedules and priorities based on project needs.
• Ensure the team maintains high-quality artistic results and delivers them on schedule
• Work with rendering engineers and technical artists to develop pipelines and documentation
• Communicate well, with all disciplines, and be well organised.

Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in video game industry
• A thorough understanding of modern environment art pipelines with working knowledge of modern 3D software
• Keen artistic eye with attention to detail, combined with an understanding of colour theory, composition, and main principles of visual storytelling
• Strong awareness of industry technology trends
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• UE5 experience
• Proficiency in Blender

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 behttps://www.creative-assembly.com/note-recruitment-agencies" style="background: no-repeat transparent;outline: none;color: rgb(24,114,204);text-decoration: underline;display: inline-block;font-weight: 600;">found here.