Hiring Art Director at Frontier (Cambridge, UK), 2026
Are you a visionary leader with an exceptional track record of setting and delivering standout art direction for major video game titles? If you are seeking an incredible opportunity to shape the visual identity of an exciting new project, Frontier—an independent video game developer and publisher renowned worldwide for crafting immersive gaming experiences, fun gameplay, and unparalleled artistic quality—is actively looking for a talented Art Director to join our dynamic team. Based in our modern studio located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK), this role invites you to immerse yourself in iconic creative management simulation games that captivate millions of players globally. Whether you prefer working on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid model (requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the studio), Frontier provides a supportive, creative environment. Furthermore, we offer a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to move to the UK. Job Summary : Art Director Job Attribute Details Role Art Director Company Frontier Location Cambridge, UK (Full In-Studio or Hybrid – min. 3 days/week in studio) Work Arrangement Full in-studio or hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the studio) Relocation Comprehensive relocation support package available if needed Inquiries Email recruitment@frontier.co.uk About Us Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for our iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. What’s the Role? We’re looking for an Art Director to define, communicate, and deliver the artistic vision for an exciting new project. As a key member of the project leadership team, you will be accountable for the visual direction and quality of the game, balancing creative ambition with production realities, technical constraints, and commercial goals. Working closely with the Game Director, Executive Producer, and Development Leadership, you will guide and empower Art teams to deliver consistent, impactful results at scale. Key Responsibilities & What You’ll Be Doing: Defining, owning, and communicating the artistic vision and quality bar for the project, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with game design and product strategy. Empowering and directing Leads and Principal artists, ensuring alignment to the project vision and consistent delivery at scale. Translating creative vision into clear direction, benchmarks, and actionable guidance. Providing clear, consistent feedback at a project level, ensuring visual cohesion and addressing quality gaps early. Acting as the senior point of accountability for artistic decisions, making informed trade-offs between quality, scope, and delivery constraints. Partnering with Production and project leadership to ensure the creative vision is achievable within timelines and technical constraints. Contributing to project-level planning and resourcing discussions, ensuring the right capability is in place to deliver project goals. Enabling and supporting Leads to successfully manage outsourced content. Fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing game team environment. Acting as a key member of the Art Leadership group, contributing to the ongoing development and success of the department and our projects. What You’ll Bring (Requirements & Skills): To thrive in this role, candidates must possess a strong blend of leadership experience and exceptional artistic judgment: Proven track record of setting and delivering standout art direction on shipped titles, from concept through to release. Exceptional artistic judgement across multiple visual disciplines, paired with a strong grasp of game pipelines and production realities. Ability to align large, cross-disciplinary teams behind a clear and compelling creative vision. Confident decision maker, able to balance creative ambition with scope, performance, and delivery. Strong communicator and influencer, able to bring stakeholders with you at every level. Experienced in leading and developing Senior Artists and Leads, building capability and raising the bar across teams. A proactive problem solver, comfortable navigating complex creative and production challenges. Experienced working with external partners and outsourcing pipelines. Bonus Skills & Nice-to-Haves: Experience defining the visual identity of a new IP or major product evolution. Background working across multiple styles or genres. Experience contributing to product positioning, branding, or market-facing visuals. Familiarity with industry-standard digital content creation and engine tools. Experience contributing to department-level initiatives, knowledge sharing, or cross-project improvements. Experience presenting vision to senior stakeholders or external audiences. What We Can Offer You You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop, or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Competitive Salary & Financial Incentives: Includes a competitive salary package, a success-based annual bonus, and share option schemes. Health & Life Security: Private family healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave. Workplace Flexibility: Flexitime working hours and a balanced hybrid or in-studio working setup. Wellbeing Support: Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we support our people through dedicated activities, initiatives, and mental/physical health sessions. On-Site Perks: In-house subsidised catering, social activities, and events. Commuter & Eco Perks: Support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, and free bike servicing. How to Apply & Reasonable Adjustments If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative. For any questions or queries regarding this incredible art leadership opportunity in Cambridge, please reach out directly via email at recruitment@frontier.co.uk.
