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Salary £31,236 - £35,608 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Full time, Fixed Term from 01/08/2026 - 31/03/2029. Date posted 05/05/2026 Job reference T02744
Are you ready to make a real impact in an exciting role at the heart of transforming the Tees Valley economy? Teesside University is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Digital Artist to support delivery of a major research and innovation programme.
As a key partner in the Tees Valley Investment Zone, Teesside University is leading the research and innovation workstream as part of a £160 million, 10-year investment into the digital and creative sectors. We are seeking someone with strong technical expertise, a collaborative approach and the ability to turn ideas into robust digital solutions that support businesses and innovation projects across the region.
About the Role
You will play a key role in the creation and delivery of high-quality digital art and visual content that supports research, knowledge exchange, commercial activity, business engagement and external partnerships. You will work closely with colleagues across the University, the Investment Zone team, external stakeholders and business partners to understand briefs and deliver impactful visual solutions from concept to completion.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in areas such as:
Experience in digital art, visual content creation or related creative practice
Technical capability in producing high-quality 2D and/or 3D digital assets for a range of project needs
Experience of taking work from brief to final delivery, balancing creativity, technical requirements and deadlines
Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and translate ideas into compelling visual outputs
Interest in applying digital and creative expertise to business innovation, commercial projects and collaborative partnerships
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Support and Development
As Senior Digital Artist, you will be part of a cross-institutional team with support from colleagues across the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, the Research & Enterprise Office and the wider Investment Zone programme. You will have the opportunity to work on varied creative projects, build external relationships and contribute to innovation activity that supports regional growth. This role also offers access to professional development opportunities and support from colleagues across creative, commercial and academic teams.
Why Teesside University?
At Teesside University, we are proud to be a values-driven institution. We are committed to:
Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise
Empowering individuals and teams to thrive
Fostering creativity, innovation and enterprise
Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice
Communicating openly and respectfully
Committing to sustainability and environmental protection
Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership
We are deeply embedded in the Tees Valley, driving positive social and economic impact through education, research, and civic engagement. Join us and be part of a university that transforms lives and economies.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.
What we offer you:
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview it will take place in person, on campus.
The interview will take place on 8 June 2026.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
Are you ready to make a real impact in an exciting role at the heart of transforming the Tees Valley economy? Teesside University is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Digital Artist to support delivery of a major research and innovation programme.
As a key partner in the Tees Valley Investment Zone, Teesside University is leading the research and innovation workstream as part of a £160 million, 10-year investment into the digital and creative sectors. We are seeking someone with strong technical expertise, a collaborative approach and the ability to turn ideas into robust digital solutions that support businesses and innovation projects across the region.
About the Role
You will play a key role in the creation and delivery of high-quality digital art and visual content that supports research, knowledge exchange, commercial activity, business engagement and external partnerships. You will work closely with colleagues across the University, the Investment Zone team, external stakeholders and business partners to understand briefs and deliver impactful visual solutions from concept to completion.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in areas such as:
Experience in digital art, visual content creation or related creative practice
Technical capability in producing high-quality 2D and/or 3D digital assets for a range of project needs
Experience of taking work from brief to final delivery, balancing creativity, technical requirements and deadlines
Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and translate ideas into compelling visual outputs
Interest in applying digital and creative expertise to business innovation, commercial projects and collaborative partnerships
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Support and Development
As Senior Digital Artist, you will be part of a cross-institutional team with support from colleagues across the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, the Research & Enterprise Office and the wider Investment Zone programme. You will have the opportunity to work on varied creative projects, build external relationships and contribute to innovation activity that supports regional growth. This role also offers access to professional development opportunities and support from colleagues across creative, commercial and academic teams.
Why Teesside University?
At Teesside University, we are proud to be a values-driven institution. We are committed to:
Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise
Empowering individuals and teams to thrive
Fostering creativity, innovation and enterprise
Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice
Communicating openly and respectfully
Committing to sustainability and environmental protection
Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership
We are deeply embedded in the Tees Valley, driving positive social and economic impact through education, research, and civic engagement. Join us and be part of a university that transforms lives and economies.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.
What we offer you:
- A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3 and 5 years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays
- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances
- Hybrid working arrangements: 60% On Campus 40% Working from home
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
- A range of family friendly benefits
- An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview it will take place in person, on campus.
The interview will take place on 8 June 2026.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
