Christopher Payton

Christopher Payton is a seasoned professional in the art and gaming industry, currently serving as Head of Art at Lighthouse Games since February 2024, collaborating with a team of industry veterans on a new intellectual property. Prior experience includes a role as Director of Artistry Content at Unity (January 2022 - February 2024), where leadership was provided to a global team of digital artists creating content across various platforms. At Rebellion (August 2008 - January 2022), Christopher made significant contributions as Head of Art, overseeing teams responsible for popular games like Sniper Elite and Evil Genius 2, and as Art Manager, managing outsourcing strategies. Additional roles include Art Manager at Razorworks Limited and Environment Artist at Codemasters, with early experience as an Architectural Assistant. Christopher's academic background includes degrees from Liverpool John Moores University and Oxford Brookes University.