art manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Uplift Games, the studio behind the well-received Roblox game, Adopt Me, are looking for a Head of Art to work with their Creative Director in developing the artistic vision for Adopt Me. You’ll also lead a creative team of 8+ talented 2D artists, 3D artists, and animators.In this role, you will line manage, mentor, and recruit artists. Working directly with both the Creative Co-founder and Game Director, you’ll develop their creative roadmap and strategy and create an outsized impact on many millions of players, whilst operating in a small studio where every person plays a major role.
Your responsibilities…
- Develop the creative roadmap and strategy in collaboration with the leadership team
- Line manage and mentor the creative team
- Identify, recruit, and onboard a diverse and talented team of artists
- Learn Roblox, understanding the nuances of the platform and Roblox development workflows
- Champion best practices and technical excellence
- Introduce smart tools, techniques, processes, and software patterns to minimize inefficiency and maximize impact
- Work closely with the consumer products approvals team on the development of Adopt Me toys and merchandise
- Apply your expertise to evolve and develop the Adopt Me style guides and creative vision
- 10+ years’ experience in a creative role, with a strong emphasis on games
- 5 or more years’ experience in a lead or manager role, with a preference for art management
- Experience building and scaling a creative team
- Strong proficiency in colour theory, 3D spaces, modelling, 2D art, and animation
- Experience with the Adobe suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, as well as Maya, or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, being an empathetic person able to support and raise up your co-workers
- Prior experience with Roblox, the Roblox Studio IDE, or the platform in general
- Applied experience with concepting, vis dev for games, or game-like products
- Experience with creating motion graphics such as After Effects or equivalent
- Previous experience with UI frameworks and rendering in games
- Experience with print materials and 2D work for physical use cases
- Understanding and experience working with products for young audiences
- Experience working on large scale live service products, particularly games
- Flexible working
- Private healthcare
- Unlimited holidays
- Long-term disability insurance
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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