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Creative AI Careers

Lead at the forefront of creative AI

Global AI market value exceeded $500B in 2025

11,365+ active AI and automation vacancies

This programme is your launchpad into one of today’s most dynamic fields. By learning to use AI in creative contexts, you’ll gain the advanced, practical skills that top employers are looking for – and position yourself for a successful career at the forefront of innovation in a creative AI career.

  • Prepare for high-growth industries like animation, VFX and gaming
  • Build a portfolio of industry-leading creative AI projects
  • Develop skills for roles at companies like Adobe, OpenAI and Nexus Studios

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Lead UX Designer £78,000 per year1

Product Design Lead (GenAI) £62,000 per year2

Advance your career in AI-led creativity

Graduates enter high-growth industries where creative AI is transforming animation, VFX, music, and advertising. This online programme equips you with the hands-on skills and critical perspective needed to lead in this emerging field. You’ll be prepared for roles ranging from creative AI specialist to UX designer for AI products. With a strong portfolio of AI-driven projects, you’ll be positioned to secure roles at innovative companies and studios, from generative AI start-ups to established media giants.

  • Group-based learning that mirrors studio culture
  • Curriculum built around project-based design sprints
  • Gain exposure at an annual public symposium

Programme outcomes and skills

What you’ll learn

  • Integrate advanced AI and creative practice to design and evaluate innovative computational systems and experiences.
  • Critically assess emerging AI tools, algorithms, and methods in artistic, cultural, and professional contexts.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in deploying AI models, generative systems, and digital workflows for creative industries.
  • Apply ethical, reflective, and inclusive judgement in responsible AI use, considering cultural, social, and environmental impacts.
  • Communicate, collaborate, and lead disciplines to deliver original, research-informed projects in creative technology.

Skills you’ll gain

  • Generative AI tool proficiency
  • AI-enhanced prototyping
  • Data handling for creative AI
  • Collaborative remote work
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Ethical and critical AI awareness
  • Portfolio-ready project development

One-to-One Support:

The University has engaged with Student Circus to support online students with careers advice. This includes:

Access to online career resources to support job searches.

Individual career advice (via email and online).

CV or job application reviews, practice interview sessions.

Guidance on managing LinkedIn profiles and building professional networks.

Sources

  1. Glassdoor, “Lead UX Designer.” Retrieved on Dec 9, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/lead-ux-designer-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm.
  2. Glassdoor, “Product Design Lead Gen AI.” Retrieved on Dec 15, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/product-design-lead-gen-ai-salary-SRCH_IM1035_KO0,26.htm.