Game Art Lead

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a fast-growing digital gaming organization in the UK that's building a next-generation player experience. We're seeking a Game Art Lead to define and own the visual direction for an expanding portfolio of digital games. This is a rare opportunity to shape creative vision from the ground up, establishing quality standards and visual identity across multiple products in a high-performance, fast-moving environment.

This role combines creative leadership with hands-on execution, working closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver polished, premium experiences. You'll thrive here if you enjoy defining artistic direction while staying actively involved in design and production.

Location: United Kingdom, Remote

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the visual style across a growing portfolio of digital games
• Establish and maintain a consistent visual language across multiple products
• Set quality standards for UI, animation, visual effects and in-game art
• Ensure all player-facing experiences feel polished, engaging and cohesive
• Create high-quality 2D game assets and user interfaces
• Design animations, transitions and player feedback interactions
• Produce visual assets that enhance gameplay and usability
• Work closely with engineers to ensure designs are implemented effectively
• Partner with Product and Engineering throughout the development lifecycle
• Review work, provide constructive creative feedback and champion visual quality as the team grows

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in a senior Game Art, Art Direction or Creative Leadership role
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality game art, UI and motion design
• Experience defining and maintaining art direction across multiple products
• Understanding of animation principles, interaction design and player feedback
• Experience designing for mobile and/or web platforms
• Confidence working within multidisciplinary Product and Engineering teams
• Ability to balance creative strategy with hands-on execution
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for creating premium digital experiences

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly - all communication and coordination will flow through our team to ensure a smooth, professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience level and market rates for senior game art leadership roles in the UK.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders. If you require reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.