Stylized 3D Environment Art Director

Room 8 Studio; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Leader for their 3D Stylized Environment Sub-Division. This role involves defining development strategy, managing workflows, and recruiting talent. Candidates should have over 3 years of leadership experience in 3D project environments and strong organizational skills. The position offers competitive financial rewards, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive financial reward

Professional trainings and conferences

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Community of people who share a passion for games

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a team lead, project lead, or similar position.
• Exceptional personal artistic and technical skills with a deep understanding of the full 3D environment creation process.
• Proven ability to deliver constructive, actionable feedback and elevate team performance.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long-term 3D Stylized Environment Sub-Division development strategy.
• Set standards for workflows and processes in collaboration with Team Leads.
• Work with Sub-Division Director and Team Leads to align goals with overall strategy.
• Participate in hiring process: create and assess test tasks, conduct technical interviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Understanding of 3D environment creation

Strategic mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Higher Education in Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or External Trade

Job description

Overview

Room 8 Studio is seeking a senior leader with strong team and project leadership capabilities, deep understanding of the full 3D environment creation process, and a strategic mindset to guide the Sub-Division development and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long-term 3D Stylized Environment Sub-Division development strategy.
• Set standards for workflows and processes in collaboration with Team Leads.
• Work with Sub-Division Director and Team Leads to align goals with overall strategy.
• Initiate and implement changes to policies, workflows, and documentation.
• Make strategic decisions regarding portfolio direction, creation of new sub-services, and roles.
• Oversee and support strategically important projects.
• Plan team structure and size based on production needs and recruitment goals.
• Define team composition and responsibilities in collaboration with Team Managers.
• Participate in hiring process: create and assess test tasks, conduct technical interviews, evaluate candidate skills.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance assessment of Team Leads.
• Support Team Leads in recruiting for senior roles and Project Leads.
• Develop and implement onboarding and learning programs for Team Leads and the Sub-Division.
• Conduct syncs, performance reviews, and mentorship initiatives.
• Provide feedback to Producers, Project Managers, Team Leads, and other leadership roles.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and team assignment.
• Resolve technical/artistic challenges and internal team conflicts.
• Join client calls for project initiation, clarification, or issue resolution.
• Participate in retrospectives and continuous improvement discussions.
• Define or develop pipelines for complex and strategic projects.
• Work on complex artistic tasks and guide optimization of processes.
• Represent the Sub-Division in key client meetings and strategic discussions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a team lead, project lead, or similar position.
• Exceptional personal artistic and technical skills with a deep understanding of the full 3D environment creation process.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, pipelines, and trends.
• Proven ability to deliver constructive, actionable feedback and elevate team performance.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for growing talent and optimizing team efficiency.
• Strong organizational and management skills to guide teams and drive production goals.
• Commitment to ongoing self-improvement and the mentorship of others.
• Upper-Intermediate+ level of English proficiency, both written and spoken, for smooth communication and documentation.
• Completion of Higher Education in Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or External Trade.

Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Professional trainings and conferences, internal mentorship, and English courses to raise your XP score.
• Health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave.
• Culture of diversity and inclusion to unite outstanding talents.
• Community of people who share a passion for games.