Creative Production Lead
CDTR are looking for a Creative Lead (Art & Media) to guide the creation of stunning visual content that powers our immersive, tech-driven entertainment experiences.
Working closely with the Director of Media and Art , you’ll lead a talented team of artists, motion designers, and content specialists across both cinematic and real-time media , bridging the worlds of pre-rendered storytelling, animation, and interactive content.
You’ll be the creative engine driving delivery, transforming vision into visually breathtaking media that enhances guest experiences in themed and interactive environments.
About Us
CONDUCTR is a dynamic collective of designers, technologists, media experts, producers & engineers. The vision is simple - fuse the creativity of a design studio, with the innovation of a tech lab, to create a one-stop shop for extraordinary guest-centric, 360 attraction experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Creative Production
- Drive the creative and visual direction of all digital media, from concept handover to final delivery.
- Oversee both rendered and real-time content workflows, including animation, lighting, compositing, and in-engine visual production.
- Ensure creative intent is maintained throughout all stages of production.
Deliver World-Class Content
- Manage multiple media projects simultaneously, balancing creative excellence with technical execution.
- Collaborate with producers, engineers, and designers to ensure on-time, on-spec, and on-brand delivery.
- Review and refine output from internal teams and external vendors, maintaining consistency and quality.
Bridge Art and Technology
- Champion innovation across cinematic and interactive pipelines, from traditional render pipelines such as Vray to Unity based workflows.
- Support the adoption of new techniques in real-time rendering, virtual production, and immersive storytelling.
- Partner with technical teams to ensure creative assets are optimized and integrated for live themed venues as well as fully digital environments.
Inspire and Lead
- Mentor artists, editors, and animators, fostering an environment of creative curiosity and technical excellence.
- Contribute to resource planning and vendor management across projects.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of CDTR’s media and art output alongside the Director of Media and Art.
You should have:
- 5+ years of experience leading teams in media, VFX, animation, or real-time production.
- A strong portfolio showcasing cinematic storytelling, real-time visual work, and high-end rendered content.
- Deep understanding of production pipelines, from offline rendering to Unreal Engine and virtual production workflows.
- Proficiency in relevant tools (Unity Engine, 3Dsmax, Maya, Blender, After Effects, or similar).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across creative and technical disciplines.
- Passion for crafting cutting-edge visuals that merge art, technology, and immersive storytelling.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A chance to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.
What it's like working at CONDUCTR:
CONDUCTR is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, officially certified for our outstanding workplace culture and employee satisfaction. This recognition places us among the best workplaces in the UK. We’re also honoured to be placed on UK’s Best Workplaces™ lists for: Wellbeing 2025 , Development 2025 , Women 2025 , and Tech 2025 ranking highly among the top 100 companies for employee support, growth and career development - and we’re just getting started!
On top of that, we’re one of the UK’s fastest growing companies - recently ranked 5th nationwide - creating exciting opportunities for our team to grow as fast as the business.
Our 5 core values articulate this best, and we are looking for people who can demonstrate them:
- We go above and #beyond
- We work as a #team & make it fun
- We creatively #kick-ass
- We #do it efficiently, on time & on budget
- We deliver work that makes us #proud
Does this sound like the job for you?
Apply via this post with your CV and share your linked in profile. If you sound like you are a good fit, we will reach out for an initial, informal chat within 2 weeks of your application.
- Company
- CONDUCTR
- Location
- Manchester, UK
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- Company
- CONDUCTR
- Location
- Manchester, UK
- Posted