Lead Artist - Dovetail Games
Lead Artist
Department: Train Simulator 2
Base Location: Kent, UK
To apply, go to www.dovetailgames.com/vacancies
Overview of Department
The brand new TS2 team are now ramping up to deliver the next generation of train simulation in order to create an immersive experience for our train hobbyists.
Overview of Role
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Dovetail Games is seeking to recruit an amazing Lead Artist to drive the quality and artistic vision of our next generation Trains product using Unreal 4. The Lead Artist will set the visual bar and steer the development of the product according to these goals.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
Person Spec
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills, Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
Desirable
About Dovetail Games
At Dovetail Games we are passionate about building beautiful worlds that empower players with the freedom to unleash their creativity, and live out their dreams. Today we build and publish the Worlds No.1 Train Simulator and are currently developing our latest masterpiece, the ultimate angling simulation - Dovetail Games Fishing. We also recently signed a global licensing deal with Microsoft to exclusively develop and publish all-new flight products based on Microsoft's genre defining flight technology and will distribute the multi-award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition through our ongoing relationship with Valve.
This is only the start of our journey. We are growing fast and we have big ambitions to lead the way at the pinnacle of innovation. We are looking for individuals with the energy, drive and skill to craft a new generation of entertainment, across a multitude of gaming platforms. Talented people who take pride in a job well done and thrive in a positive environment, where ideas are celebrated, and everyone has a voice.
If you think you have what it takes to be part of our journey, then join the team in one of our UK locations in Chatham or Stirling.
At Dovetail Games, we are embracing the future of gaming.
Are you?
To apply, go to www.dovetailgames.com/vacancies
Department: Train Simulator 2
Base Location: Kent, UK
To apply, go to www.dovetailgames.com/vacancies
Overview of Department
The brand new TS2 team are now ramping up to deliver the next generation of train simulation in order to create an immersive experience for our train hobbyists.
Overview of Role
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Dovetail Games is seeking to recruit an amazing Lead Artist to drive the quality and artistic vision of our next generation Trains product using Unreal 4. The Lead Artist will set the visual bar and steer the development of the product according to these goals.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
- Set a visual bar for our next-gen Trains product that will last throughout its 5+ year lifetime
- Define the visual quality targets for the team to achieve within software
- Effectively communicate with other members of the team, including the Technical and Creative Directors
- Manage, mentor and train the art team in the use of key software packages and best practices
- Co-ordinate task and resource allocation
- Set art schedules and track progress
Person Spec
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Minimum maths & English GCSE or equivalent, CSE, OLevel, Level 2 NVQ
- 3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop
Experience
Essential
- A strong portfolio of realistic environments
- In depth knowledge of environment pipelines
- Shipped at least 1 AAA PC or PS4/Xbox One game in a lead position
- Cutting edge engine, ideally Unreal
Desirable
- Working within the gaming community
- Procedurally created environment experience
- Vehicle generation in a cutting edge engine
- Aptitude to lighting environments and vehicles
- Experienced in delivering across multiple platforms
Skills, Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Art leadership skills
- The ability to generate art assets to a high standard
- The ability to inspire and lead a team of artists
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills along with positive creative energy
- Strong time management skills for themselves and others
- Ability to prioritise workload
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisation and people skills
- Articulate
- Confident
- Creative and Innovative
- Takes initiative
- Attention to detail
- Positive Attitude
- Demonstrates accountability/integrity
- Respectful and considerate
- Strong communication skills at all levels
- Confident to challenge and ask questions
- Cool under pressure
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Work well in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
Desirable
- A passion to deliver quality simulation software
- Gamer
- Train enthusiast
About Dovetail Games
At Dovetail Games we are passionate about building beautiful worlds that empower players with the freedom to unleash their creativity, and live out their dreams. Today we build and publish the Worlds No.1 Train Simulator and are currently developing our latest masterpiece, the ultimate angling simulation - Dovetail Games Fishing. We also recently signed a global licensing deal with Microsoft to exclusively develop and publish all-new flight products based on Microsoft's genre defining flight technology and will distribute the multi-award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition through our ongoing relationship with Valve.
This is only the start of our journey. We are growing fast and we have big ambitions to lead the way at the pinnacle of innovation. We are looking for individuals with the energy, drive and skill to craft a new generation of entertainment, across a multitude of gaming platforms. Talented people who take pride in a job well done and thrive in a positive environment, where ideas are celebrated, and everyone has a voice.
If you think you have what it takes to be part of our journey, then join the team in one of our UK locations in Chatham or Stirling.
At Dovetail Games, we are embracing the future of gaming.
Are you?
To apply, go to www.dovetailgames.com/vacancies