We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Art Director to lead and inspire a team within a top-tier architectural visualization and digital agency. This role requires someone with a deep understanding of CGI, interactive media, and storytelling, who can drive artistic direction, innovation, and execution across multiple projects.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesCreative Leadership- Lead creative direction on projects, ensuring ambitious and visually compelling outcomes.
- Own and drive the vision for each project, from pitch to final execution.
- Interpret client briefs and develop strategic creative solutions.
- Maintain the highest level of creative excellence across films, CGIs, and immersive content.
- Oversee production workflows and ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with the Resource Manager to assign projects and manage workload distribution.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth and skill enhancement.
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new talent.
- Manage freelance and outsourced resources as needed.
- Lead pitches and presentations for interactive solutions.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Develop new business opportunities and drive creative proposals.
- Assist in scoping innovative projects alongside the Creative Director.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
- Maintain team efficiency and resource allocation.
- Engage in live project workshops and client interactions.
- Support consultancy-level billing through expert advisory roles.
- Collaborate on product development and solution packaging.
- Innovate studio workflows and automate processes.
- Ensure technical accuracy, best practices, and risk management.
? Expertise in Unreal Engine for high-quality visualization.? Strong artistic and technical visual critique abilities.? Proven leadership in a creative team environment.? Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills.? Ability to generate innovative ideas and problem-solve effectively.
Perks & Benefits�? Prime London Bridge location - Easy transport links�? Social events - After-work gatherings & Friday Happy Hour?? Well-being perks - Free yoga sessions & Headspace app access�? Private health insurance - BUPA coverage after probation?? Cycle-to-work scheme - Secure storage & showers?? Travel card loans - Available post-probation?? Pension scheme - Plan for your future?? Generous holiday allowance - 20 days + public holidays, increasing to 23 after 5 years