442 Senior Artist jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Senior 2D/3D Creative Concept & Production Artist/Animator

Location: Oxford

Salary: up to £65,000

I’m currently working with an innovative software development company that specialises in mobile-first slot and casino games , and they’re on the lookout for a Senior 2D/3D Artist/Animator to join their growing creative team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a visually-driven creative who thrives on turning game briefs into engaging, production-ready experiences. You’ll have ownership from the initial concept stage—developing mood boards, storyboards, and art direction—through to animating polished 2D/3D assets and collaborating across the full production pipeline.

It’s a varied, fast-paced role with plenty of creative freedom, and a chance to contribute to games enjoyed by millions across mobile platforms.

If you're excited by concept work, love working across different styles and genres, and want to shape the visual identity of future games—this could be the one.

What they’re looking for:

• A strong portfolio showcasing 2D/3D work (ideally in gaming or slot content)

• Proven experience turning briefs into visually led concepts, moodboards, and production-ready assets

• Proficiency with tools like Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender

• Confident with animations, lighting, shading, rigging and optimisation workflows

• Versatility across a range of styles: realistic, stylised, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.

• Understanding of game asset pipelines and performance standards

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams

• Familiarity with AI-enhanced tools for streamlining asset creation

• Strong communication and feedback-handling skills

• Passion for gaming and digital art

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary + benefits

• Hybrid working (Oxford-based studio)

• Creative freedom with ownership over concept-to-production pipeline

• Diverse projects and art styles

• Collaborative, close-knit creative team

• Tech-forward studio using modern tools and workflows

• Supportive environment that encourages innovation and experimentation

• Opportunity to make a real impact on visual game direction

If you’re a concept-to-production artist who loves both the idea phase and the polish phase, feel free to ping over your CV—or just drop me a message if you'd like to hear more.

I'm also working on a couple of other creative roles in gaming if this isn’t quite the one for you!

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!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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.