Lead Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Artist (Game Art): Leading a team to create high-quality scenery and 3D assets for immersive game worlds with an accent on 3D props, modular building sets, and environment content. Focus on guiding artistic quality, managing production schedules, and supporting the professional growth of artists.

Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in studio) or Onsite in Cambridge, UK. Relocation support available.

Company

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of scenery assets and set-based content, ensuring output meets quality, performance, and schedule expectations.
• Translate art direction into clear, actionable goals for the team to deliver consistent results.
• Collaborate with Production to plan work, provide estimates, and track progress.
• Line manage artists, providing coaching, feedback, and structured professional growth.
• Ensure assets form cohesive, believable scenery that supports gameplay and visual storytelling.
• Maintain alignment with technical requirements, pipelines, and performance constraints.

Requirements

• Strong experience delivering high-quality 3D assets within a game development environment.
• Proficiency in asset creation workflows, including modelling, texturing, and real-time integration.
• Hands-on experience with Maya, Substance Painter, and ZBrush.
• Proven experience leading teams and line managing individuals (performance reviews, goal setting).
• Strong artistic judgement regarding composition, scale, and visual storytelling.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Cambridge, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience working with outsourcing teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with modular workflows, kit building, or large asset libraries.
• Experience with foliage, terrain, or organic asset creation.
• Interest in improving workflows, tools, or processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a success-based annual bonus and share option schemes.
• Private family healthcare and life assurance.
• Flexitime working hours and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• In-house subsidised catering and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive relocation support package.
• Collaborative and inclusive environment with a focus on mental and physical wellbeing.