69 Game Art jobs in the United Kingdom

We are seeking a talented and passionate 2D/3D Game Artist/Animator to join our dynamic team at a leading entertainment games company. Our studio offices are located in the beautiful Oxfordshire area, and we offer a flexible hybrid working model going into the office 1 day per month.

The Role

We are looking for a creative individual who can transform concepts into visually stunning slot/casino style games for various mobile-first platforms. As a 2D/3D game artist/animator, you will play a crucial role in bringing ideas to life in a production environment. Your responsibilities will include creating high-quality 2D and 3D assets, animations, and effects, collaborating closely with other artists to deliver top-notch gaming experiences.

As part of our creative team, you will work alongside artists, game designers, developers, and testers to produce feature-rich games for both internal platforms and external clients. Your experience in a collaborative setting will be vital in ensuring our games meet the highest standards of quality and artistic vision.

Responsibilities

• Design and illustrate 2D and 3D elements for slot games, including symbols, backgrounds, user interface design, animations, and effects, based on concepts, storyboards, and sketches.
• Develop 2D and 3D assets in various styles and genres, such as realistic, cartoon, fantasy, and sci-fi.
• Optimise 2D and 3D assets for both performance and quality.
• Collaborate closely with the creative team and other departments to ensure the highest standards of artistic vision and quality are met.
• Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance game art and design.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the slot game industry.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing 2D/3D production artwork, preferably related to slot and casino games.
• Proficiency in Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender, or other relevant software tools.
• Experience in creating 2D and 3D assets for games, including texturing, lighting, shading, rigging, and animation.
• Knowledge of game art pipelines and best practises.
• Familiarity with AI tools that streamline the process of developing slot games.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to handle feedback constructively.
• A passion for playing and creating slot games.

Please send your CV and portfolio, stating your salary expectations.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of environment artists throughout the game development lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain the visual quality and artistic direction for all in-game environments.
• Oversee the creation of high-fidelity 3D environment assets, including props, architecture, foliage, and terrain.
• Collaborate with level designers to create compelling and playable spaces.
• Develop and implement efficient art pipelines and best practices for environment asset creation.
• Ensure environments are optimized for performance across target platforms.
• Provide constructive feedback and art direction to team members.
• Work closely with technical artists to address engine-specific challenges and requirements.
• Contribute to the creation of mood boards, style guides, and visual targets.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in environment art.

• Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in game development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior environment artist role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D environment art, with a focus on artistic quality, technical proficiency, and stylistic versatility.
• Expertise in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush).
• Proficiency with modern game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Deep understanding of PBR texturing workflows, lighting techniques, and architectural design principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a remote team effectively.
• A keen eye for composition, color theory, and environmental storytelling.
• Passion for video games and a drive to create visually stunning and immersive worlds.

• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Develop high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key visual moments.
• Establish and maintain the visual style and aesthetic of the game in collaboration with the Art Director.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, and detailed call-out sheets to guide the 3D art team.
• Translate game design documents and narrative briefs into visually engaging concepts.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including game design, animation, and technical art.
• Contribute to the art pipeline and ensure the efficient creation of assets.
• Stay current with industry trends, art techniques, and emerging technologies in game development.
• Present art concepts and justifications to stakeholders effectively.

• Extensive experience as a Concept Artist in the video game industry, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or senior capacity.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistic talent, creativity, and a diverse range of styles.
• Proficiency in industry-standard art software (e.g., Photoshop, Procreate, ZBrush).
• Solid understanding of anatomy, color theory, composition, and perspective.
• Experience with 3D concepts and familiarity with 3D modeling and texturing pipelines is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Passion for video games and a keen eye for detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists, providing artistic direction, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Develop and maintain a consistent and compelling art style across all game projects.
• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key story moments.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, art directors, and other stakeholders to ensure the concept art effectively communicates the game's vision and requirements.
• Research and define visual references, mood boards, and style guides to inspire and direct the art team.
• Translate game design documents and narrative requirements into visually engaging concept art.
• Oversee the execution of concept art from initial sketches to polished final pieces.
• Ensure timely delivery of all concept art assets, managing workloads and priorities effectively.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging art technologies to inspire innovation within the team.
• Contribute to the overall art direction and creative vision of the studio.

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Concept Artist in the video game industry, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and proficiency in digital painting, character design, and environmental concepting.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, perspective, color theory, and composition.
• Proficiency in industry-standard art software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Experience with 3D concepting tools (e.g., ZBrush, Blender) is a strong plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Experience in managing artistic pipelines and workflows.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of environment artists throughout the game development cycle.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality 3D environments, assets, and props that align with the game's artistic direction.
• Establish and maintain artistic standards and best practices for environment art production.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors and Game Designers to define and refine the visual style and thematic elements of game worlds.
• Manage the environment art pipeline, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery of assets.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members on artistic execution and technical implementation.
• Develop and implement creative solutions to visual challenges and technical limitations.
• Conduct art reviews and provide solutions to ensure visual fidelity and immersion.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in game environment art.
• Contribute hands-on to environment art creation, including modeling, texturing, lighting, and set dressing.

• Proven experience as an Environment Artist in the video game industry, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional skill in creating realistic or stylized game environments.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Solid understanding of game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their environment art pipelines.
• Experience with lighting, post-processing, and set dressing techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to artists.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, colour theory, and form.
• Passion for video games and a commitment to delivering high-quality visual experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of environment artists, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Define and maintain the artistic style and vision for game environments, ensuring visual coherence and quality.
• Oversee the entire environment art pipeline, from initial concept and blockout to final asset creation and integration into the game engine.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, level designers, and art directors to translate gameplay requirements into visually compelling environments.
• Create high-quality 3D environment assets, including terrain, props, architecture, and vegetation, using industry-standard software.
• Develop and implement efficient art production workflows and best practices.
• Ensure all environment assets meet technical specifications and performance targets for target platforms.
• Conduct art reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain high standards.
• Stay current with cutting-edge technologies, techniques, and trends in game environment art.
• Contribute to the development of shaders, materials, lighting, and post-processing effects to enhance visual fidelity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and artistic challenges encountered during production.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, both within the art department and across the wider development team.

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D environment art for video games.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in game environment art, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and sculpting tools (e.g., ZBrush).
• Expertise in PBR texturing workflows using software such as Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• In-depth knowledge of game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of composition, colour theory, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear artistic direction and constructive criticism.
• Experience with performance optimisation and asset management.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of art direction in interactive entertainment.

• Creating high-fidelity 3D models, textures, and materials for characters, props, and environments, adhering to project art style and technical requirements.
• Optimising 3D assets for real-time rendering in game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), ensuring performance and visual quality.
• Collaborating with concept artists and game designers to translate 2D concepts into compelling 3D representations.
• Implementing assets into the game engine, ensuring proper setup, lighting, and integration.
• Developing and maintaining a consistent art style across game assets.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior 3D artists.
• Participating in art reviews, providing constructive feedback, and iterating on assets based on feedback.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in 3D art and game development.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any technical or artistic issues related to 3D asset creation and implementation.

• Establish and champion the game's overall art direction and visual style guide.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 2D and 3D artists, providing clear feedback and direction.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, programmers, and narrative teams to ensure artistic vision aligns with gameplay and story objectives.
• Develop and implement art pipelines, workflows, and best practices to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Review and approve art assets, ensuring consistency and adherence to technical and artistic standards.
• Contribute creatively to the art production process, potentially specializing in areas such as character design, environment art, or technical art.
• Stay current with the latest trends in game art, technology, and tools, and champion their adoption where appropriate.
• Manage art asset budgets and schedules in coordination with production management.
• Ensure art assets are optimized for performance across target platforms.

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Artist in the video game industry, with a significant portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic talent and leadership.
• Demonstrable expertise in multiple areas of digital art, including 2D illustration, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
• Proficiency with industry-standard art software such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of art principles, including composition, color theory, anatomy, and perspective.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively motivate and manage a remote team.
• Experience in defining and maintaining art style guides and establishing art pipelines.
• A passion for video games and a deep understanding of visual storytelling.
• Ability to provide constructive criticism and feedback to artists.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of digital artists throughout the game development pipeline.
• Establish and maintain the overall visual style and art direction for game projects.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality 2D and 3D game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, programmers, and producers to translate game concepts into compelling visuals.
• Develop and implement efficient art production workflows and pipelines.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all art assets, adhering to technical constraints and performance targets.
• Conduct regular art reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in game art and visual design.
• Manage art team resources and schedules to meet project milestones.
• Contribute to the technical and artistic innovation of the studio.
• Troubleshoot and resolve art-related production issues.
• Present art concepts and progress to project stakeholders.
• Work with external art vendors when necessary.
• Champion best practices in art asset creation and optimization.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in game art creation, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to create high-quality 2D and 3D art assets for games.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, composition, colour theory, and lighting.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush).
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive artistic feedback.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse artistic skills and game projects.
• Passion for video games and an understanding of various game genres and art styles.
• Experience with animation pipelines and visual effects is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.