283 Head Of Art jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Artists and Animators to create visually stunning games.
• Define and uphold art style, storytelling, and overall visual quality.
• Provide technical support to ensure artists follow established art workflow processes.
• Collaborate with the Head of Studio and Game Designers to align art with gameplay and creative vision.
• Estimate project art requirements, track progress, and ensure adherence to agreed schedules and budgets.
• Manage team recruitment, performance reviews, timekeeping, and disciplinary processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and styles to keep our games fresh and innovative.

• 3+ years of experience leading a team of Artists or as a Senior Artist in the iGaming industry, with a desire to step into a leadership role.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Salary of up to £65k and benefits package
• Hybrid work pattern (preferably 2-3 days in the Midlands based studio)
• 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Quarterly and annual recognition scheme

• MA or PhD in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Digital Humanities, or a related field, with a strong specialization in contemporary art and new media.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible curatorial experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within an art museum or gallery.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital art, video art, interactive installations, AI art, and virtual/augmented reality.
• Proven track record of organizing critically acclaimed exhibitions and developing significant collections.
• Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and budget management.
• Strong network within the international art world, particularly in digital and new media art circles.
• Proficiency in digital asset management systems and understanding of digital preservation strategies.
• A passion for innovation and a vision for the future of art in the digital age.

Head of Design – Defence Construction Projects

Location:  London Bridge

Reds10 is at the leading edge of innovation in construction, designing and building high-quality sustainable buildings for the public sector. From design to delivery, we create smart, future-ready spaces through our industrialised construction approach.

With our adoption of advanced software, technology, and automation, we have the vision and expertise to reshape the way the UK builds

We are seeking a strategically minded Head of Design  to lead and shape the design function across a portfolio of complex, high-security defence construction projects. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering innovative, compliant, and resilient design solutions within the defence sector.

As Head of Design, you will be responsible for setting the design strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, and driving excellence across all phases of design development. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders including MOD representatives, and ensure that all design outputs meet the highest standards of safety, functionality, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design strategy and execution across multiple defence construction programmes.
li>Overseeing all design aspects for the projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee the integration of architectural, structural, civil, MEP design disciplines, and sub-contractors with design responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with defence standards, security protocols, and statutory regulations.
• Ensure that RIBA Stage 4 CP design is completely coordinated with the RIBA Stage 5 construction deliverables across all key packages – Utilities, Civils, Sub Structure, Super Structure, Architectural, MEP. This should be executed in collaboration with the in-house design team, external consultants, specialist consultants, and subcontractors.
< i>Act as the primary design authority, providing expert guidance and assurance throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with project directors, engineering leads, and client stakeholders to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Manage design risk, change control, and technical governance processes.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design methodologies (e.g., BIM).
• Mentor and develop a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborating with project managers to ensure timely completion of design aspects.
• Ensure all design work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Creating and managing project budgets related to design aspects.

About You

• Chartered Architect, Engineer, or equivalent with significant experience in leading design on defence or high-security infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of defence estate requirements, JSP standards, Counter Terrorism measures (CTM) and secure design principles.
• Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary design teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with digital design tools and platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, BIM360).
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver compliant solutions.
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to influence the future of defence infrastructure through design leadership. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering projects of national significance.
< i>Thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment where innovation and initiative are valued.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Be part of groundbreaking initiatives that use the latest industrialised construction methods and technologies to shape the future.

Competitive salary with benefits including:

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Bonus potential
• Vitality Health Insurance including gym membership discount
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid volunteering day

Head of Design

Colorminium is seeking a Head of Design to lead and develop our design function, driving innovation and team performance across landmark construction projects. Offering up to £130,000 per annum, this role is based at our Chelmsford HQ, with time at our Liverpool Street office and flexible remote working. To succeed, you’ll need to be a leader from a design background with an outstanding grasp of engineering.

What will you be doing?

As the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our design capability, building the Design Department, and creating a competitive edge in the façade sector.

In this leadership position, you will directly shape both team performance and organisational growth, delivering commercial excellence through innovative façade solutions, inspiring the Design Department and supporting exceptional client outcomes.

From overseeing the handover of new projects and driving operational processes, to ensuring on-time delivery and optimising design efficiency, you will establish the framework that sets new industry standards.

Your role will be made up of 40% team leadership and development, 30% commercial design management, 20% strategic design direction, and 10% technical oversight.

What does success look like?

- Delivery of strategic goals relating to the Design Department
- Design cost optimisation savings of 5-10%
- Design delivery on-time rate >95%
- eNPS for Design Department maintained at over agreed score
- The agreed number of candidates interviewed per quarter

What will you get in return?

- Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 25 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays
- Health Cash Plan, Accident & Life Cover
- Retail discount platform
- Free lunches at Head Office
- ‘Growth by Sharing’ profit share scheme (post probation)

What will you need?

To be considered for the role of Head of Design, you will need:

- Experience gained from façade, modular construction, structural or M&E, aerospace, or automotive backgrounds
- Proven experience of recruiting, building and leading design teams and technical talent of at least five staff members
- Experience delivering complex project solutions (£10m+) time, with and through a team, with a focus on buildability and cost
- Experience working closely with senior figures, such as heads of department and project directors, and with main contractors and especially sub-contractors / suppliers
- A Master’s degree in Engineering

Why us?

Taking on this rare opportunity to take ownership of a design function and shape it into an industry-leading department, you will have the real chance to make an impact and define your career.

You’ll discover a high-profile leadership role where you can influence major landmark projects, and drive innovation and excellence with one of the UK’s leading façade specialists.

What’s more, alongside building a legacy that will stand the test of time, you will have the chance to grow your own expertise, taking your development to the highest levels and ensuring your portfolio of experience is truly second-to-none.

Who are we?

For nearly 50 years, Colorminium has been shaping skylines throughout the country as one of the UK’s leading building façade specialists. From complex glazed façades for premium offices and hotels to large-scale cladding remediation projects, we provide strategic solutions that deliver certainty, quality and design excellence.

Our mission is to challenge convention, drive innovation and create façades that stand the test of time. Guided by our Explore, Create, Sustain methodology, we foster collaboration, engineer exceptional solutions and build more sustainable futures. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, caring, committed and creative, working tirelessly to deliver outstanding results and lasting value for our clients.

Other organisations may call this role Design Director, Design Lead, Head of Construction Design, Senior Design Manager, Head of Engineering Design, or Façade Design Manager.

Colorminium and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to take on this exciting, high calibre Head of Design opportunity with Colorminium, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Head of Design – Defence Construction Projects

Location:  London Bridge

Reds10 is at the leading edge of innovation in construction, designing and building high-quality sustainable buildings for the public sector. From design to delivery, we create smart, future-ready spaces through our industrialised construction approach.

With our adoption of advanced software, technology, and automation, we have the vision and expertise to reshape the way the UK builds

We are seeking a strategically minded Head of Design  to lead and shape the design function across a portfolio of complex, high-security defence construction projects. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering innovative, compliant, and resilient design solutions within the defence sector.

As Head of Design, you will be responsible for setting the design strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, and driving excellence across all phases of design development. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders including MOD representatives, and ensure that all design outputs meet the highest standards of safety, functionality, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design strategy and execution across multiple defence construction programmes.
li>Overseeing all design aspects for the projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee the integration of architectural, structural, civil, MEP design disciplines, and sub-contractors with design responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with defence standards, security protocols, and statutory regulations.
• Ensure that RIBA Stage 4 CP design is completely coordinated with the RIBA Stage 5 construction deliverables across all key packages – Utilities, Civils, Sub Structure, Super Structure, Architectural, MEP. This should be executed in collaboration with the in-house design team, external consultants, specialist consultants, and subcontractors.
< i>Act as the primary design authority, providing expert guidance and assurance throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with project directors, engineering leads, and client stakeholders to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Manage design risk, change control, and technical governance processes.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design methodologies (e.g., BIM).
• Mentor and develop a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborating with project managers to ensure timely completion of design aspects.
• Ensure all design work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Creating and managing project budgets related to design aspects.

About You

• Chartered Architect, Engineer, or equivalent with significant experience in leading design on defence or high-security infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of defence estate requirements, JSP standards, Counter Terrorism measures (CTM) and secure design principles.
• Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary design teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with digital design tools and platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, BIM360).
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver compliant solutions.
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to influence the future of defence infrastructure through design leadership. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering projects of national significance.
< i>Thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment where innovation and initiative are valued.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Be part of groundbreaking initiatives that use the latest industrialised construction methods and technologies to shape the future.

Competitive salary with benefits including:

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Bonus potential
• Vitality Health Insurance including gym membership discount
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid volunteering day

Head of Design

Colorminium is seeking a Head of Design to lead and develop our design function, driving innovation and team performance across landmark construction projects. Offering up to £130,000 per annum, this role is based at our Chelmsford HQ, with time at our Liverpool Street office and flexible remote working. To succeed, you’ll need to be a leader from a design background with an outstanding grasp of engineering.

What will you be doing?

As the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our design capability, building the Design Department, and creating a competitive edge in the façade sector.

In this leadership position, you will directly shape both team performance and organisational growth, delivering commercial excellence through innovative façade solutions, inspiring the Design Department and supporting exceptional client outcomes.

From overseeing the handover of new projects and driving operational processes, to ensuring on-time delivery and optimising design efficiency, you will establish the framework that sets new industry standards.

Your role will be made up of 40% team leadership and development, 30% commercial design management, 20% strategic design direction, and 10% technical oversight.

What does success look like?

- Delivery of strategic goals relating to the Design Department
- Design cost optimisation savings of 5-10%
- Design delivery on-time rate >95%
- eNPS for Design Department maintained at over agreed score
- The agreed number of candidates interviewed per quarter

What will you get in return?

- Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 25 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays
- Health Cash Plan, Accident & Life Cover
- Retail discount platform
- Free lunches at Head Office
- ‘Growth by Sharing’ profit share scheme (post probation)

What will you need?

To be considered for the role of Head of Design, you will need:

- Experience gained from façade, modular construction, structural or M&E, aerospace, or automotive backgrounds
- Proven experience of recruiting, building and leading design teams and technical talent of at least five staff members
- Experience delivering complex project solutions (£10m+) time, with and through a team, with a focus on buildability and cost
- Experience working closely with senior figures, such as heads of department and project directors, and with main contractors and especially sub-contractors / suppliers
- A Master’s degree in Engineering

Why us?

Taking on this rare opportunity to take ownership of a design function and shape it into an industry-leading department, you will have the real chance to make an impact and define your career.

You’ll discover a high-profile leadership role where you can influence major landmark projects, and drive innovation and excellence with one of the UK’s leading façade specialists.

What’s more, alongside building a legacy that will stand the test of time, you will have the chance to grow your own expertise, taking your development to the highest levels and ensuring your portfolio of experience is truly second-to-none.

Who are we?

For nearly 50 years, Colorminium has been shaping skylines throughout the country as one of the UK’s leading building façade specialists. From complex glazed façades for premium offices and hotels to large-scale cladding remediation projects, we provide strategic solutions that deliver certainty, quality and design excellence.

Our mission is to challenge convention, drive innovation and create façades that stand the test of time. Guided by our Explore, Create, Sustain methodology, we foster collaboration, engineer exceptional solutions and build more sustainable futures. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, caring, committed and creative, working tirelessly to deliver outstanding results and lasting value for our clients.

Other organisations may call this role Design Director, Design Lead, Head of Construction Design, Senior Design Manager, Head of Engineering Design, or Façade Design Manager.

Colorminium and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to take on this exciting, high calibre Head of Design opportunity with Colorminium, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.