7 Game Development jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead and mentor a team of digital artists, providing direction and feedback on art assets.
• Define and maintain the overall art style and visual direction for game projects.
• Oversee the creation of 2D and 3D game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of all art assets throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with game designers and programmers to integrate art assets seamlessly into the game engine.
• Develop and maintain art style guides and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve artistic challenges during development.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in game art.
• Manage the art asset pipeline and ensure efficient workflow and delivery.
• Contribute artistic expertise to the overall game design and player experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in game art production, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a wide range of artistic skills, including character design, environment art, and texturing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard art software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Unity/Unreal Engine).
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, color theory, and anatomy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with optimization techniques for real-time rendering.
• Passion for video games and a keen eye for detail.

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: London

Salary: £26.10 to £40.70 depending on experience/qualifications

Hours: Part time

Contract type: Hourly Paid

Closing Date: None

SAE’s London 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.

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent! Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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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

Live-In Personal Assistant for Game Design Student at University

Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact on others lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Game Design at the University of Staffordshire.

Start Date: End of August/September 2025

Location: S.

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