3D General Artist - Dovetail Games
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Role title: 3D General Artist
Reports to: Lead Artist
Department: Flight
Base Location: Chatham
Overview of Department
The Aviation team are recruiting to deliver the next generation of flight simulation providing a highly immersive experience for the PC flight hobbyist.
Overview of Role
Dovetail Games is seeking to recruit an experienced 3D artist with strong skills in environment modelling, shading, texturing, VFX techniques and rigid body animation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
Collaborate with the Lead Artist to help set the Visual Bar for our Aviation product that will last throughout its 5+ year lifetime
Effectively communicate with other members of the team
Create ultra-realistic visual style high-end quality assets
Maintain the right modelling and texture scale consistency across the models
Follow the Art area pipelines, workflows and performance budget limitations
Person Spec
Qualifications and Training
Essential
3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop
Minimum maths & English GCSE or equivalent, CSE, 'O Level, Level 2 NVQ
Desirable
Zbrush
Experience
Essential
2+ years environment modelling, shading and texturing
VFX techniques and rigid body animation
Good understanding of most CG techniques and technologies
Shipped at least one PC or Next Gen title
Desirable
Character and vehicle modelling skills
Concept Art
Experience with simulators
Skills, Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
The ability to generate art assets to a high standard
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills along with positive creative energy
Strong time management skills for themselves and others
Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Presentation skills
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
Excellent organization and people skills
Articulate
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
Interest in aviation
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 are also developing an all-new flight simulator product based on Microsoft's genre defining flight technology which we will be distributing on Steam.
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?
Role title: 3D General Artist
Reports to: Lead Artist
Department: Flight
Base Location: Chatham
Overview of Department
The Aviation team are recruiting to deliver the next generation of flight simulation providing a highly immersive experience for the PC flight hobbyist.
Overview of Role
Dovetail Games is seeking to recruit an experienced 3D artist with strong skills in environment modelling, shading, texturing, VFX techniques and rigid body animation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
Collaborate with the Lead Artist to help set the Visual Bar for our Aviation product that will last throughout its 5+ year lifetime
Effectively communicate with other members of the team
Create ultra-realistic visual style high-end quality assets
Maintain the right modelling and texture scale consistency across the models
Follow the Art area pipelines, workflows and performance budget limitations
Person Spec
Qualifications and Training
Essential
3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop
Minimum maths & English GCSE or equivalent, CSE, 'O Level, Level 2 NVQ
Desirable
Zbrush
Experience
Essential
2+ years environment modelling, shading and texturing
VFX techniques and rigid body animation
Good understanding of most CG techniques and technologies
Shipped at least one PC or Next Gen title
Desirable
Character and vehicle modelling skills
Concept Art
Experience with simulators
Skills, Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
The ability to generate art assets to a high standard
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills along with positive creative energy
Strong time management skills for themselves and others
Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Presentation skills
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
Excellent organization and people skills
Articulate
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
Interest in aviation
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 are also developing an all-new flight simulator product based on Microsoft's genre defining flight technology which we will be distributing on Steam.
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?