Environment Art Director

SEGA; Horsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in video game development is seeking an Environment Art Director for its new project in Horsham. The role involves leading a talented team to create immersive environments, ensuring quality artistic results and providing mentorship. This position offers flexibility for hybrid or in-studio work.

Benefits

Work from Anywhere for a temporary period

Enhanced holiday allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over 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.
• Keen artistic eye with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of environment and lighting artists providing feedback.
• Work closely with Art Director to define environment direction.
• Coordinate environment resources, schedules and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Artistic Eye

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Colour Theory

Tools

Blender

UE5

Modern 3D Software

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. u00A0 u00A0

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• Proficiency in Blender u00A0 u00A0

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 u2013 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.

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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 beu00A0 found here .

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