Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in …
Skills: Creative Design, Content Architecture, Team Leadership, Game Design, AAA Game Development
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Description As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educ…
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$19k–$21k/yr
30 hours over 4 days, Selfridges Trafford MAC The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a …
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Description As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educ…
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Description As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educ…
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Description As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educ…
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Our Creative department is the growth engine behind how our brands look, feel, and show up to the world. Sitting within our high performing Marketing function, this role works closely across brand marketing, campaigns, a…
Skills: Creative Direction, Brand Storytelling, Campaign Management, Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing date - 18 August 2026 Interview date - week commencing 24 August 2026 Salary - £30,055.40 Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you require any support in completing your appli…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Customer Service, CRM Software, Spektrix, Box Office Operations
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$19k–$21k/yr
30 hours over 4 days, Selfridges Trafford MAC The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a …
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Description As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educ…
Skills: Make-up Artistry, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Point-of-Sale Software
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in …
Skills: Hard Surface Modelling, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Industrial Design, PBR Material Creation
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
hedgehog lab | Government Projects We're looking for a Lead Service Designer to join hedgehog lab on a permanent basis, leading service design across government projects where the challenges are complex and the outcomes …
Skills: Service Design, Service Blueprinting, Journey Mapping, Facilitation, GDS Service Standard
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing date - 24 August 2026 Salary - £35,015 Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you require any support in completing your application. Deputy Head of Video Job Pack - download he…
Skills: Video Processing, Projection Mapping, Media Server Operation, Vision Mixing, Staff Management
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Easy Apply applications are currently not being accepted. To apply, please use the link below. Location: Europe-wide including UK. Culture Vitale is growing its network of experts, facilitators and creatives - could it…
Skills: Facilitation, Workshop Leadership, Coaching, Artistic Instruction, Wellness Instruction
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Easy Apply applications are currently not being accepted. To apply, please use the link below. Location: Europe-wide incl. the UK. Culture Vitale is a network of artists, performers, creatives, and experiential professio…
Skills: Artisan Crafting, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing date - 17 August 2026 Salary - £30,596.36 per annum Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you require any support in completing your application. Rigging Technician Job Pack - …
Skills: Entertainment Rigging, Trussing, Motor Operation, Working At Height, Health & Safety Compliance
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Remote Solely
Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English. Mindrift is looking for a highly skilled Brand Designer to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/) and drive specialized data scraping workflo…
Skills: Brand Identity Creation, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Visual Communications
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work he…
Skills: Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Public Realm Design, Urban Regeneration, Financial Control
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
About the job you’re considering We’re building the next generation of design at Capgemini. As a User Researcher in our Experience Design team, you’ll ensure that the voices, needs, and behaviours of users are at the hea…
Skills: User research, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Mixed-methods research, GDS service standards
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Motion Design, Motion Graphics, Creative Conceptualization, Project Management, Digital Asset Management
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Lead the design vision for Star Citizen and Squadron 42 while managing and mentoring the design team. Collaborate with other directors and departments to ensure high standards of player experience and project execution.
Requires a proven background in a design leadership position with experience shipping AAA content. Must be capable of building creative teams and optimizing design pipelines and workflows.
Design Director
Cloud Imperium Games is looking for a talented Design Director to be responsible for leading the Design Vision for Star Citizen and/or Squadron 42 in our Manchester studio.
Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.
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About the role:
This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who can excel as a creative designer, content architect and motivational team leader. As a creative, the Design Director collaborates with Game and Creative direction to provide both inspiration and high-level direction for new experiences that complement the established themes, settings, narrative framework and gameplay systems of the project. As an architect, the design Director ensures that content is built to standards and works to define reliable workflows within the framework of existing game systems. As a team leader the Design Director builds and curates a professional cohort that takes initiative, drives innovation, communicates clearly and executes development with care and distinction.
What does a Design Director at CIG do?
Work alongside the other directors and the Senior Game Director to maintain the high standards of Design needs for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
Develop new approaches to Design that push the boundaries of the Star Citizen universe.
Hire, mentor and manage senior members of the Design Team, helping them to refine their skills, move along their career paths and bu8ild up the teams under them.
Guide the team through priority changes and gameplay iteration, updating goals and maintaining focus and team morale.
Collaborate with other departments including sound, artists, UI/UX and engineers to ensure a great player experience
Work directly with production to ensure that schedules and plans meet business and project needs.
What do we expect from our Design Director?
A proven background in a Design Leadership position and shipped AAA content.
Capability to build and grow a highly effective creative team through all stages of development.
Experience in identifying technical and developmental risks and obstacles, creating innovative solutions to overcome them while promoting new and innovative ways of working.
Ability to create and optimize design pipelines and workflows.
Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.
Fraud Statement
We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.
If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
We are pushing boundaries in an immersive storytelling!
Since our founding in 2002, we have continually innovated in the video game industry, exploring solutions ranging from web platforms to immersive content. However, it was with Star Citizen that we truly made our mark. After more than a decade of collaboration with Cloud Imperium Games, we chose to combine our expertise to elevate the AAA experience to new heights. Our commitment to excellence and our passion for gaming are at the core of our approach. Our goal is to turn your most ambitious aspirations into exceptional digital experiences. Would you like to join us on this journey?
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