Character Art Lead

Airship

  • Macclesfield, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Airship is the leading end-to-end external art and co-development studio for the global gaming industry. We've partnered with some of the biggest names in gaming—EA, 2K, Guerrilla, Sony, 343 Industries, Ubisoft, and Microsoft—to bring their flagship titles to life with stunning visuals and seamless development support.Our crewmates are driven by a deep passion for games, a commitment to innovation, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced development environment. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that meets our clients’ needs—on time, every time.Now, we’re looking for an experienced Character Art Lead to join our crew and help steer the artistic vision of our projects to new heights.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Lead the Vision: Set and uphold artistic standards across outputs within character art.
  • Mentor the Team: Support Lead/Senior Artists and their professional growth.
  • Drive Quality: Implement best practices, monitor feedback, and ensure visual excellence.
  • Strategic Oversight: Focus on departmental development and workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Production, Sales, and Tech Art to align creative direction with client expectations.
  • Support Delivery: Ensure accurate bids, manage risks, and lead project onboarding with precision.
  • Champion Development: Conduct structured line management, reviews, and coaching to support team wellbeing and growth.
What You Bring:
  • Leadership Experience: Proven success in a senior or management role within the games industry.
  • Artistic Expertise: A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character and creature artwork and mastery of industry-standard tools.
  • Strategic Mindset: Commercial awareness and the ability to align creative decisions with business goals.
  • Excellent Communication: Confident, clear, and collaborative across disciplines.
  • Resilience & Diplomacy: Calm under pressure, with a tactful approach to problem-solving and team support.
Why Join Airship?
  • 25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional days for Christmas studio closure, and UK bank holidays.
  • Option to buy extra holidays.
  • Bank holiday swap-shop.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Private healthcare and dental cover with Bupa.
  • Enhanced family friendly leave.
  • Menstrual leave.
  • Flexible, fully remote working - UK based applicants only.
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year.
  • A grant for your own training and development.
  • Collaborate with world-class studios on globally recognised games.
  • Be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team.
  • Work somewhere where your leadership makes a real impact.
Ready to lead the way in game art? Apply now and become part of Airship's journey.

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