77 Game Art jobs in the United Kingdom

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Variable hourly rate, based on skills and experience.

Hours: Part time

Contract type: Hourly Paid

Closing Date: None

SAE’s Glasgow campus seeking to hire a Hourly Paid team member to support delivery on the BA/BSc Game Art & Animation program.

We are looking to build a candidate pool of industry practitioners and educators who can demonstrate current experience and a commitment to supporting the development of creative professionals.

Candidates should have excellent technical knowledge and an ability to engage and connect with students across all undergraduate levels. You will have a credible professional/industry profile, evidence of high-quality teaching practice, and experience in the delivery of further or higher education programmes. A degree in a relevant discipline is expected. Teaching and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Like much of the creative sector, SAE celebrates diversity and values the power of individuality. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience.

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and achieve their full potential. However, we recognise that barriers still exist in access and success for underrepresented groups. To improve the diversity of our academic team and help close these gaps, we s trongly encourage applications from women, as well as individuals from global majority backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Your unique experiences and perspectives are not only welcomed but essential in shaping a more inclusive and representative creative industry.

For more information about the roles please contact Geoffrey Hill, Programme Leader Games & Web :

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Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London

Location: Cambridge, UK (remote-friendly within the UK) with occasional travel to the office once per quarter.

Do you have a solid understanding the core art fundamentals; colour, composition, value, lighting, form, perspective, and anatomy across their work?

As an Art Generalist you'll create, deliver, and assist in the production of a broad range of 2D and 3D visual elements, these may include outfits, weapons, props, concept art and illustrations for UI and marketing. You'll work closely with developers, designers, and art leadership to produce high quality artwork, in a timely fashion that supports gameplay and follows the established art direction and style guidelines.

What you'll be doing:

• Produce high quality concept art for characters, environments, and objects.
• Creating high quality Icons and illustrations for in game UI and marketing purposes.
• Produce high quality 3D character and environment assets ranging across creatures, humans, weapons, objects, architecture kits, and set dressing.
• Work with a variety of industry standard tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter, and Marmoset Tool bag 3 to produce artwork.
• Work closely with Concept Artists and Animators and other disciplines to ensure assets are consistently designed, optimised to be in line with our art style.
• Work closely with Content Developers to ensure assets are correctly implemented in the game engine.
• Work with Tools Developers to troubleshoot and improve existing in-house tools.
• Collaborating with the rest of the team to aid with future art asset and project ideas as well as working closely with the rest of the art team, leads, principals and art directors to maintain and develop the games visual style.
• Collaborate with the design team to solve problems where art and design meet.

What we're looking for:

Concepting and Illustration:

• Ability to create environments in an array of styles, with close attention to composition, lighting and perspective.
• Architecture – Strong understanding of the layout and special proportions a range of buildings, both realistic and imaginary.
• Character design – Creative, unique and interesting characters in a range of styles.
• Solid graphic design skills showcased by portfolio examples.
• Experience in creating a wide range of UI elements for both PC & Mobile platforms.
• Capable of producing speed paintings of composition, and mood.

3D modelling:

• Excellent skills in creating 3D models including characters, environments and props using Maya
• Understanding of working practices with regard to geometry resolutions, modelling for deformation (animation) and modelling for texture placement.

Sculpting:

• Ability to create high resolution sculptures in Z-Brush and extracting (baking) out high resolution topological details to texture maps (where applicable).

Texturing:

• Good UV texture placement and mapping with effective texture page use and a uniform distortion free texel density.
• Experience creating texture maps at all applicable cross-platform resolutions.
• Proficiency in the creation (also sampling and baking) and adjustment of texture stages for high quality, current gen in-game surfaces. This can include normal maps, specular maps, ambient occlusion, environment maps, cube maps etc.

Surfacing:

• Good working practices in the accurate simulation of surfaces using hardware shaders
• Texture map creation (normal, specular, diffuse, ambient occlusion, cavity etc)
• implementing, parameter adjusting and editing in engine

About Jagex: 

Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world’s longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities.  

We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating forever games. 
Our values guide everything we do: We Embrace Fellowship by collaborating and sharing openly. We Hone our Craft by always learning and improving; we Honour our Vows by being honest and transparent; we are our Customers’ Heroes by striving to understand our team & player needs, and we Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity. 

With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven game development drives everything we do.  

As part of Jagex, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players. 

• Proven 2D art expertise (symbols, backgrounds, UI, effects)
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Spine 2D, and Texture Packer
• Experience with Illustrator, After Effects, and animation
• Experience in the iGaming sector (slots/casino games)
• Familiarity with GitHub (or similar version control)
• Strong grasp of composition, lighting, colour theory & digital painting
• Ability to deliver game-ready assets on time and to spec

• Knowledge of slot game design, themes, and player psychology
• Use of AI-assisted tools in the art workflow
• Released titles in gaming or entertainment

• Competitive salary (£37k–£ k)
• Hybrid working (Manchester) or remote available
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible, creative and dynamic work environment
• Employee perk scheme

• Proven 2D art expertise (symbols, backgrounds, UI, effects)
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Spine 2D, and Texture Packer
• Experience with Illustrator, After Effects, and animation
• Experience in the iGaming sector (slots/casino games)
• Familiarity with GitHub (or similar version control)
• Strong grasp of composition, lighting, colour theory & digital painting
• Ability to deliver game-ready assets on time and to spec

• Knowledge of slot game design, themes, and player psychology
• Use of AI-assisted tools in the art workflow
• Released titles in gaming or entertainment

• Competitive salary (£37k–£ k)
• Hybrid working (Manchester) or remote available
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible, creative and dynamic work environment
• Employee perk scheme

• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including props, architecture, and terrain.
• Model, sculpt, and texture game environments using industry-standard software.
• Ensure assets are optimized for performance within the game engine.
• Collaborate with level designers to build engaging and visually appealing game spaces.
• Work closely with the art director to maintain the artistic vision and style of the game.
• Contribute to the development of environmental storytelling through asset creation.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in game art and environment design.
• Assist in the creation of mood boards and concept art for environments.
• Ensure all assets meet technical specifications and quality standards.

• Proven experience as a 3D Environment Artist in the games industry, with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and sculpting software (e.g., Maya, Blender, ZBrush).
• Expertise in texturing and material creation using software like Substance Painter/Designer.
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate ideas clearly.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of game art principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A degree in Game Art, 3D Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Enthusiasm for creating unique and memorable game worlds.

• Create high-quality 2D or 3D art assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to establish and maintain the game's visual style and art direction.
• Work with game designers and programmers to integrate art assets into the game engine.
• Optimise art assets for performance while maintaining visual fidelity.
• Develop detailed concept art, storyboards, and mood boards to guide artistic vision.
• Apply texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques to create visually compelling assets.
• Participate in art reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and art techniques in game development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve art-related issues during development.
• Contribute to the improvement of art pipelines and workflows.
• Mentor junior artists and share knowledge and best practices.
• Ensure all art assets adhere to technical specifications and project requirements.
• Adapt art style to fit different game genres and platforms.
• Iterate on art assets based on playtesting feedback and team direction.
• Maintain a high level of organisation and documentation for all created assets.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a game artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 2D or 3D art software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter).
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, colour theory, composition, and lighting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in character modelling, environment art, or technical art is highly desirable.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles and project needs.

• Conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality 2D and/or 3D game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements, in line with project art direction.
• Work closely with game designers and lead artists to translate game mechanics and narrative concepts into compelling visual elements.
• Maintain a consistent artistic style and quality across all assets developed for the game.
• Optimize assets for performance and memory constraints within game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior artists on the team.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in game art and real-time rendering.
• Participate in art reviews and contribute to the ongoing development of art pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate remotely with a distributed team, utilising communication and project management tools effectively.

• Define and maintain the artistic vision and style for video game projects.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of game artists.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality 2D and 3D art assets, including characters, environments, and props.
• Develop and enforce art style guides and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with game designers and developers to ensure artistic goals are met.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on art assets.
• Manage art team schedules and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Problem-solve artistic challenges and propose creative solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging art technologies.
• Contribute to concept development and iteration.
• Ensure technical constraints are met for art asset implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game art development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional game art and design skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, ZBrush).
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Excellent understanding of art principles, including anatomy, composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive artistic direction.
• Experience working in a remote team environment is a plus.