Senior Digital Artist (Investment Zone)

Closing Date: 19/05/2026
Contract Temporary
Job Role Education
Working Hours Full Time
Location Middlesbrough
Salary £31,236 - £35,608
Company Teesside University

Job Description

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.

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.

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