Lighthouse Games

Art Director

Lighthouse Games  •  Royal Leamington Spa, GB (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

Lighthouse Games is a leading AAA game development studio based in Leamington Spa, committed to creating world-class gaming experiences. We are seeking a talented and visionary Art Director to join our dynamic team working on an ambitious new open-world game. This role offers the opportunity to lead the artistic direction of the project and collaborate closely with a team of passionate industry professionals.

As the Art Director, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the overarching artistic vision, driving the quality and consistency of all visual elements across the game. You will mentor and guide the art team, working alongside technical art, design, and engineering departments to solve creative challenges and ensure the visual narrative aligns with the game’s goals.

Working alongside our Head of Art and Art Development Lead to elevate the level of visual quality across the studio.

Join us to be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your creative leadership will shape the future of gaming.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate the artistic vision for the project, setting high standards for quality and style.
  • Lead and coordinate art teams across multiple disciplines including environment, character, animation, and UI arts.
  • Establish visual benchmarks, style guides, and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate art within the technical framework and overall game design.
  • Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to artists to foster growth and maintain motivation.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience directing art on AAA game projects.
  • Deep understanding of current gaming trends, art styles, and production pipelines.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard content creation tools and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Passionate about video games and dedicated to pushing creative boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in open-world game development.
  • Track record of shipped AAA titles.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and agile development environments.
  • Diverse portfolio showcasing a range of artistic styles and genres.

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
Lighthouse Games

About Lighthouse Games

Lighthouse is a game development studio at the cutting edge of driving game development, and we’re building something special.

We’re a home for ambitious developers who value teamwork and are driven to deliver quality. With a focus on building a new kind of driving game experience, we welcome seasoned professionals passionate about mentoring and offer an ideal space for emerging developers to grow, learning alongside the best minds in the driving genre.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with the leading lights in AAA game development, supported to push boundaries and create something exceptional- both in your career and in the evolution of driving games.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Leamington Spa, GB
Year Founded
2023
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