151 Contract Artist jobs in the United Kingdom

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Retouch Artist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £43.22 per hour.

Role Overview:

As a Retouch Artist, you will refine and enhance 3D CGI imagery and photographic assets, ensuring every pixel reflects our client’s design excellence.

You will bridge the gap between CGI and Photography, working closely with CGI Artists and Art directors to deliver breathtaking visuals for global campaigns, digital channels, and product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Refine 3D renders with colour correction, compositing, special effects.
• Convert 32-bit render outputs to 16-bit and 8-bit deliverables without quality loss.
• Seamlessly integrate CGI cars into photographic backgrounds and vice versa using photo-bashing and photographic lighting techniques.
• Perform photography clean-up: dust busting, skin and surface retouch, lens correction.
• Organise and maintain digital assets, ensuring version control and easy retrieval.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to interpret briefs and uphold brand guidelines.
• Mentor Junior Retouchers, sharing best practices in CGI post-production and retouching.
• Troubleshoot both technical and artistic challenges under tight deadlines.
• Stay current with emerging retouching trends, software updates, and visual effects techniques.
• Assist wider Visualisation Team on ad-hoc projects, lending your expertise wherever needed.

Essential Skills:

• Adobe Photoshop.

 Experience & Qualifications Required:

• 3D CGI retouching experience preferred over pure traditional photography retouching.
• Proficient in ‘Back to Beauty’ workflow, render passes, Cryptomattes, compositing, and standard CGI pipelines.
• Deep understanding of photography principles and terminology.
• Excellent eye for composition, colour harmony, balance, and fine detail.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop.
• Proven track record of converting high-dynamic-range renders into final deliverables.
• Strong file-management habits and ability to maintain organised asset libraries and files.
• Effective communicator and patient mentor, able to guide other colleagues.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Automotive visualisation and advertising, basic CGI knowledge and experience.
• Experience in compositing software such as Nuke and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience using colour grading software such as DaVinci Resolve.

Nine Twenty’s partner is on a mission to transform the iGaming landscape by bringing a unique brand of thoughtful, user-led products to the forefront. With roots in free-to-play game development, they are combining experience and creativity to craft engaging entertainment products that deliver strong retention and global appeal. Their focus is on creating both free-to-play and real money games that are intuitive, accessible, and — above all — fun to play.

They care deeply about work-life balance and are always looking for ways to improve team well-being. They are proud to have built a flexible, supportive workplace to help everyone do their best work and enjoy doing it.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding and dynamic design team. The company is all about using authentic research and ideas to amplify user experience. As their first Game Artist, you’ll help shape the visual direction and grow alongside the team.

To thrive in this role, you should have a passion for game art, a proactive work style, and experience collaborating cross-departmentally. You will guide games from concept to final production and support marketing, sales, and brand initiatives. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects is required, while experience in Spine 2D and 3D software is highly desirable.

The company encourages professional development through further learning and participation in industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating high-quality art and visual assets (UI, characters, environments) from concept to final production
li>Managing and developing assets to meet aesthetic and technical requirements while complying with industry regulations
• Exporting and optimising assets for smooth integration into the game pipeline
• Producing premium-quality assets for marketing and sales materials
• Participating in creative brainstorming sessions and feedback cycles
• Guiding visual storytelling and branding across game series
• Keeping up to date with industry design trends
• Collaborating with animators on asset creation for animations, including sprite sheet and texture atlas files

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

< i>A strong, versatile portfolio showcasing 2D artwork (ideally within iGaming)
• Animation skills/ experience
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital art tools
• Ability to turn briefs into concepts, moodboards, and production-ready assets
• Understanding of asset pipelines and performance standards
• Experience working cross-functionally (e.g., development, marketing)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and team-player attitude

Desired:

• Previous experience in mobile gaming or iGaming
• Experience with Spine 2D animation
• Competence in 3D modelling software (e.g., Blender)

What’s in it for you?

< i>Flexible working: remote, hybrid, or office-based (UK)
• Supportive, fast-paced team that values your growth
• Opportunity to influence artistic direction in innovative projects
• Competitive salary with room for growth
• Access to training, mentorship, and industry events
• Support for remote work setup (equipment provided)
• Employer-contributed pension

If this role excites you and you are a good fit, get in touch ASAP! Contact Nyomi at: (url removed)

Nine Twenty’s partner is on a mission to transform the iGaming landscape by bringing a unique brand of thoughtful, user-led products to the forefront. With roots in free-to-play game development, they are combining experience and creativity to craft engaging entertainment products that deliver strong retention and global appeal. Their focus is on creating both free-to-play and real money games that are intuitive, accessible, and — above all — fun to play.

They care deeply about work-life balance and are always looking for ways to improve team well-being. They are proud to have built a flexible, supportive workplace to help everyone do their best work and enjoy doing it.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding and dynamic design team. The company is all about using authentic research and ideas to amplify user experience. As their first Game Artist, you’ll help shape the visual direction and grow alongside the team.

To thrive in this role, you should have a passion for game art, a proactive work style, and experience collaborating cross-departmentally. You will guide games from concept to final production and support marketing, sales, and brand initiatives. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects is required, while experience in Spine 2D and 3D software is highly desirable.

The company encourages professional development through further learning and participation in industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating high-quality art and visual assets (UI, characters, environments) from concept to final production
li>Managing and developing assets to meet aesthetic and technical requirements while complying with industry regulations
• Exporting and optimising assets for smooth integration into the game pipeline
• Producing premium-quality assets for marketing and sales materials
• Participating in creative brainstorming sessions and feedback cycles
• Guiding visual storytelling and branding across game series
• Keeping up to date with industry design trends
• Collaborating with animators on asset creation for animations, including sprite sheet and texture atlas files

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

< i>A strong, versatile portfolio showcasing 2D artwork (ideally within iGaming)
• Animation skills/ experience
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital art tools
• Ability to turn briefs into concepts, moodboards, and production-ready assets
• Understanding of asset pipelines and performance standards
• Experience working cross-functionally (e.g., development, marketing)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and team-player attitude

Desired:

• Previous experience in mobile gaming or iGaming
• Experience with Spine 2D animation
• Competence in 3D modelling software (e.g., Blender)

What’s in it for you?

< i>Flexible working: remote, hybrid, or office-based (UK)
• Supportive, fast-paced team that values your growth
• Opportunity to influence artistic direction in innovative projects
• Competitive salary with room for growth
• Access to training, mentorship, and industry events
• Support for remote work setup (equipment provided)
• Employer-contributed pension

If this role excites you and you are a good fit, get in touch ASAP! Contact Nyomi at: (url removed)

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Retouch Artist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £43.22 per hour.

Role Overview:

As a Retouch Artist, you will refine and enhance 3D CGI imagery and photographic assets, ensuring every pixel reflects our client’s design excellence.

You will bridge the gap between CGI and Photography, working closely with CGI Artists and Art directors to deliver breathtaking visuals for global campaigns, digital channels, and product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Refine 3D renders with colour correction, compositing, special effects.
• Convert 32-bit render outputs to 16-bit and 8-bit deliverables without quality loss.
• Seamlessly integrate CGI cars into photographic backgrounds and vice versa using photo-bashing and photographic lighting techniques.
• Perform photography clean-up: dust busting, skin and surface retouch, lens correction.
• Organise and maintain digital assets, ensuring version control and easy retrieval.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to interpret briefs and uphold brand guidelines.
• Mentor Junior Retouchers, sharing best practices in CGI post-production and retouching.
• Troubleshoot both technical and artistic challenges under tight deadlines.
• Stay current with emerging retouching trends, software updates, and visual effects techniques.
• Assist wider Visualisation Team on ad-hoc projects, lending your expertise wherever needed.

Essential Skills:

• Adobe Photoshop.

 Experience & Qualifications Required:

• 3D CGI retouching experience preferred over pure traditional photography retouching.
• Proficient in ‘Back to Beauty’ workflow, render passes, Cryptomattes, compositing, and standard CGI pipelines.
• Deep understanding of photography principles and terminology.
• Excellent eye for composition, colour harmony, balance, and fine detail.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop.
• Proven track record of converting high-dynamic-range renders into final deliverables.
• Strong file-management habits and ability to maintain organised asset libraries and files.
• Effective communicator and patient mentor, able to guide other colleagues.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Automotive visualisation and advertising, basic CGI knowledge and experience.
• Experience in compositing software such as Nuke and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience using colour grading software such as DaVinci Resolve.

CGI Artist

Reference: (phone number removed)

Umbrella Rate: £43.67/hr (inside IR35)

Step into an exhilarating opportunity to showcase your creativity and expertise as a CGI Artist. This is your chance to contribute to a company renowned for its innovation and design excellence, working on high-profile projects that will elevate your career to new heights. With an inspiring work environment and the chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, this role offers a unique blend of artistic freedom and professional growth. If you’re ready to make your mark in the world of digital visualisation, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do:

• Refine and enhance 3D CGI renders through colour correction, compositing, and special effects to create visually stunning outputs.
• Convert high-dynamic-range render outputs into deliverables without compromising quality.
• Seamlessly integrate CGI vehicles into photographic backgrounds using advanced photo-bashing and lighting techniques.
• Perform meticulous photography clean-up, including dust removal, lens correction, and surface retouching.
• Collaborate closely with art directors to interpret creative briefs and ensure visuals align with brand guidelines.
• Mentor junior retouch artists, sharing best practices in CGI post-production and retouching techniques.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in 3D CGI retouching, with a strong understanding of render passes, compositing, and CGI pipelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, with an exceptional eye for detail, colour harmony, and composition.
• Solid understanding of photography principles and the ability to integrate CGI elements seamlessly with photographic assets.
• Strong organisational skills to maintain digital asset libraries and ensure version control.
• Effective communication and mentoring abilities to guide and support team members.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering breathtaking visuals for global campaigns, digital channels, and product launches. Your expertise will directly contribute to the company’s mission to set new standards in design and creativity, ensuring every image reflects their commitment to excellence. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Location:

This role is based in Gaydon, a hub of creativity and innovation, offering a stimulating environment to thrive in.

Interested?

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your career as a CGI Artist. Apply now to join a team that values creativity, excellence, and collaboration!

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This just in - an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of the Lisa Eldridge team in Selfridges!

Join a fast paced, and fast-growing, founder-led beauty brand which places value in stellar customer service, high product performance and integrity, artistic pleasure and of course, Lisa's un-dupable colours.

Lisa has a sincere and deep interest in her customer’s desires and needs. Our philosophy is centred around providing the tools and education to help our community feel their ultimate best in every moment and during every occasion of life. If you aspire to be part of this and are passionate about our values of elevating everyday artistry, we are waiting to welcome you!

If you are ambitious and have a passion for make-up, looking for a progressive career within the retail beauty industry, then this is the perfect role for you.

This is a part-time role.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Deliver amazing customer service; understand customer needs and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Deliver thoughtful and bespoke artistry services to our customers.
• Attend all brand product and artistry training.
• Drive and deliver on sales targets.
• Act as an outstanding brand ambassador.
• Ensure all customers leave knowing about the Lisa Eldridge story, values and products.
• Follow the brand’s grooming standards.
• Ensure you are a supportive team player.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Warm, professional, and approachable with a can-do attitude.
• Motivated, have high energy and are passionate about colour and product artistry.
• You are committed to creating a haven for anyone with a desire to experiment with beauty in an approachable and inclusive space.
• A responsible, passionate brand ambassador.
• Excited to work in a fast paced, fast-growing brand with a close-knit team.
• Confident in speaking to customers and understanding their needs.
• A lover of all things beauty!

Skills required for this role:

• Previous retail experience
• Makeup artistry qualification is a bonus
• Proof of right to live and work in the UK
• Flexible with your working hours and days per week

Benefits:

• Commission scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts and gratis products
• Training & development

About Lisa…

Lisa Eldridge is one of the world’s most celebrated make-up artists. Equally invested in creating educational tutorials for her loyal community as she is orchestrating her signature red-carpet look for celebrity friends or conceiving avant-garde concepts for catwalk and editorial, Lisa has established herself as the most recognised and trusted voice in beauty. An early mover in the digital world, best-selling author and driving force behind the creative direction of several luxury brands, Lisa is the beauty authority both novices and professionals turn to for guidance.

In 2019, decades of expertise and knowledge culminated in the launch of her eponymous brand. Representing Lisa’s impressive dexterity for colour alchemy both industry insiders and her loyal community describe her lip colours as ‘un-dupable’, while fashion bible, VOGUE describes the Seamless Skin Foundation: ’As close to a perfect foundation as you’re ever going to get’. A trusted disruptor at her core, Lisa continues to push the boundaries on colour, ingredients and techniques, guiding and inspiring her loyal community to experiment creatively and enhance their natural, unique beauty.

This just in - an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of the Lisa Eldridge team in Selfridges!

Join a fast paced, and fast-growing, founder-led beauty brand which places value in stellar customer service, high product performance and integrity, artistic pleasure and of course, Lisa's un-dupable colours.

Lisa has a sincere and deep interest in her customer’s desires and needs. Our philosophy is centred around providing the tools and education to help our community feel their ultimate best in every moment and during every occasion of life. If you aspire to be part of this and are passionate about our values of elevating everyday artistry, we are waiting to welcome you!

If you are ambitious and have a passion for make-up, looking for a progressive career within the retail beauty industry, then this is the perfect role for you.

This is a part-time role.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Deliver amazing customer service; understand customer needs and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Deliver thoughtful and bespoke artistry services to our customers.
• Attend all brand product and artistry training.
• Drive and deliver on sales targets.
• Act as an outstanding brand ambassador.
• Ensure all customers leave knowing about the Lisa Eldridge story, values and products.
• Follow the brand’s grooming standards.
• Ensure you are a supportive team player.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Warm, professional, and approachable with a can-do attitude.
• Motivated, have high energy and are passionate about colour and product artistry.
• You are committed to creating a haven for anyone with a desire to experiment with beauty in an approachable and inclusive space.
• A responsible, passionate brand ambassador.
• Excited to work in a fast paced, fast-growing brand with a close-knit team.
• Confident in speaking to customers and understanding their needs.
• A lover of all things beauty!

Skills required for this role:

• Previous retail experience
• Makeup artistry qualification is a bonus
• Proof of right to live and work in the UK
• Flexible with your working hours and days per week

Benefits:

• Commission scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts and gratis products
• Training & development

About Lisa…

Lisa Eldridge is one of the world’s most celebrated make-up artists. Equally invested in creating educational tutorials for her loyal community as she is orchestrating her signature red-carpet look for celebrity friends or conceiving avant-garde concepts for catwalk and editorial, Lisa has established herself as the most recognised and trusted voice in beauty. An early mover in the digital world, best-selling author and driving force behind the creative direction of several luxury brands, Lisa is the beauty authority both novices and professionals turn to for guidance.

In 2019, decades of expertise and knowledge culminated in the launch of her eponymous brand. Representing Lisa’s impressive dexterity for colour alchemy both industry insiders and her loyal community describe her lip colours as ‘un-dupable’, while fashion bible, VOGUE describes the Seamless Skin Foundation: ’As close to a perfect foundation as you’re ever going to get’. A trusted disruptor at her core, Lisa continues to push the boundaries on colour, ingredients and techniques, guiding and inspiring her loyal community to experiment creatively and enhance their natural, unique beauty.

ABOUT SOUL ASSEMBLY

Soul Assembly is an exciting and rapidly growing games developer, currently consisting of 70+ employees.

We have created some of the most high profile and most purchased titles in the XR space today, from our lovely offices in the heart of Leamington Spa. By joining the team now will give you the opportunity to be a part of a growing team exploring the exciting new opportunities that XR and the metaverse offer.

We pride ourselves on the supportive and creative environment we have within the studio, where our focus is always "Making Games With Heart and Soul."

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a role where we will give you the chance to work on an exciting upcoming project for the studio. There is always a new challenge or opportunity to bring your skills and talents to the game!

You will be the person who enjoys a challenge and puzzle, this role will help others unlock the potential and bring their work to life.

By becoming our Experienced Technical Artist, we will give you the chance to be the bridge between teams and be a key player in making our games the visual and immersive experience that the talented artists and programmers want it to be.

As a Technical Artist you will enjoy collaborating and working closely with our art, design and programming teams to ensure that art elements are optimised for performance.

This role will also give you the opportunity to take the lead on improving art pipelines and overall visual quality and help us to keep Assets / Content within memory budget and performance guidelines.

You will have the ability to drive, refine and document tech art best practices within the studio, working with the other disciplines across the studio to ensure standards and processes are reviewed regularly to ensure efficiency and quality, while also proactively identifying new technologies and techniques that will improve our games for the player.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Unity or Unreal experience: Solid understanding of Unity (preferred) or Unreal, including optimization techniques and engine-specific features.
• 3D authoring tools: Proficiency in Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, Marmoset, ZBrush, or similar tools, with a strong attention to detail and ability to bring art concepts to life.
• Shader creation: Extensive experience creating shaders using Unity’s Shader Graph and HLSL, delivering visually striking effects optimized for XR. Skilled at balancing aesthetic quality with strict performance constraints.
• VFX expertise: Experience with Unity’s particle systems and real-time VFX, producing impactful visuals while maintaining runtime performance.
• C# skills: Comfortable with C# scripting to integrate technical art solutions and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Optimization for performance: Proven ability to optimize art assets and effects to ensure smooth, high-quality gameplay while meeting performance targets.
• Creative Problem-solving: Strong analytical and creative thinking to overcome technical challenges and improve the balance between art and performance.
• Passion for visuals: Enthusiasm for game design and a drive to push the boundaries of art and visual quality.
• Proven experience: At least one shipped title as a Technical Artist or in a similar role, with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

WHY APPLY TO SOUL ASSEMBLY?

Joining the team now will give you the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. We'll also give you the opportunity to:

• Enjoy a relaxed, friendly and progressive work environment
• 25 days annual leave, with the ability to take 5 days over per year
• Enhanced Pension
• Holiday Buy scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Length of Service rewards
• Help define the studio culture and values
• Contribute your input and ideas to our games and to all areas of our business
• Be involved in defining studio processes and working practices.

In addition, we will:

• Pay a competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Provide regular activities such as pub, cinema nights and team-building events
• Relocation package for non-UK residents with support for all dependants
• Commitment to adding additional benefits as we grow.

At Soul Assembly, we strive to provide an inclusive environment where everyone, irrespective of background, can do their best work and be part of our rapid success and growth. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and being a good fit with our company values and mission statement.

Sprung Studios is looking for an experienced Technical Artist to join our team in the Brighton studio!

We are interested in hearing from individuals who are passionate about games , Technical Art, and delivering high-quality UI experiences.

Who we are:

We are specialists in UX/UI for video games and a globally recognized partner for the games industry. We have worked on some of the world's biggest games for clients such as EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, SEGA, and many more. We are a growing company with over 70 people across Brighton (UK) and Vancouver (Canada).

Our Values:

We make Sprung Studios a great home for people who love making games by setting a high bar for diversity and inclusion and fostering a fair, collaborative, high-performing culture.

To get there, we’re driven by a few simple beliefs.

We believe:

• That people work better when they have a healthy work/life balance (no overtime or crunch)
• In mental health being a primary focus for our studio
• That people work better with a mixture of remote and in-person collaboration
• That teams win together only when they are both diverse and inclusive.
• In leveraging our strengths, knowing our weaknesses, and being honest about both is the best way to succeed, whether that’s in the office or in a game.
• That work can be a place where you make lifelong friends, partner with ambitious teammates, and embrace the joy of making games.
• That these beliefs will help us surface the best ideas, challenge the status quo, and ultimately make better games.

What You’ll Do:

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Production, Seniors, and UX/UI Designers to create interfaces for games on console, PC, and mobile
• Work in the engine,
• Take wireframes, design specifications, and turn them into reality
• Use engine/animation tools to bring the UI to life
• Design rapid UX and UI prototypes
• Design, write, and refine UI systems
• Assist in the design of UI functionality
• Implement UI design assets in-game
• Design and create UI and UX materials and particles
• Design and create Textures and Images for in-engine use
• Integrate animations and FX into the project

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of games industry experience
• Adobe Suite experience
• Extensive knowledge of UE4 and Unity
• Experience in creating complete UI systems
• Bringing UI to life through motion/transition design
• Comfortable working with teams across the world and in different time zones
• Proven experience of working in a feature-led/pure agile environment
• Exposure to UI system creation on multiple platforms

Why work at Sprung Studios?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Diverse work environment
• Studio-wide Christmas shutdown
• A positive working environment with fun and friendly team members
• A good work-life balance with a hybrid working style
• Regular team outings

Position : Full-Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Location : Brighton, UK

Website :

We are working with a hybrid model. Mondays and Fridays are options for working from home, with everyone in the Studio on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Sprung Studios is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people, regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. We’re committed to replying to each application and look forward to contacting you.

No agencies, please!