Character Artist

Dovetail Games; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing studio that values creativity and innovation! As a Character Artist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping game worlds by crafting high-quality characters. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, this position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to exciting projects across multiple platforms. Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes your wellbeing and work-life balance from day one. If you have a passion for games and a strong portfolio, this is the perfect chance to make your mark in the gaming industry!

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a Character Artist.
• Strong portfolio of realistic character artwork.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality human and non-human characters using industry-standard tools.
• Coordinate with the team on character design and gameplay issues.
• Optimize characters for real-time performance while maintaining quality.

Skills

Character Art

Maya

ZBrush

Marvelous Designer

Substance

Unreal Engine

Character Rigging

Character Customization Systems

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

ZBrush

Marvelous Designer

Substance

Job description

Job description

Want to work for a growing studio where you will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games and new projects?

Dovetail Games are committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individuals request, all roles will be considered for part time, term time only and job shares.

With a huge emphasis on our culture and wellbeing you'll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported. We have an industry leading work life balance and flexible working is offered from day one! Want to work fully UK based remote as that's where you do your best work? That is fine by us, though certain roles will require a more hybrid style with time in the office.

Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S/X

We are looking for an experienced Character Artist to join the team and help bring life to our game worlds. You will work with the team to create high quality game characters for our projects. You should have a strong portfolio of quality realistic character artwork with a good understanding of asset creation for games.

You must have had at least 3 years professional experience working as a Character Artist within the games industry.

You must have had at least 3 years professional experience working as a Character Artist within the games industry to be considered for this role.

Job requirements

Main Responsibilities

• Creation of high-quality human and non-human characters using Maya, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer and Substance.
• Create and maintain Unreal Engine character assets and content using in-house development tools.
• Working as part of a team to resolve character design and gameplay issues as they emerge.
• Coordinate with the Lead Artists and Art Producers to create realistic task estimates and timescales.
• Ensure characters are optimized for real-time performance while maintaining artistic integrity.
• Critically review artwork produced for the product at each stage of development.
• Create briefs and feedback on outsource assets.
• Maintain and update the character rig when required.
• Maintain and update documentation on the Character Art pipeline.

Person Specifications

• A good understanding of topology to ensure the best deformation.
• Understanding of human/creature anatomy, form, and silhouette.
• The ability to rig and skin a character.
• Experience with Mutable or other character customisation systems.
• Can implement their own work into Unreal.
• Experience with character creation systems like Metahuman or Character Creator.
• Create performant and optimised assets while maintaining quality.
• An open attitude to critical feedback and maintaining the art direction.
• Good time management skills and ability to organise your current workload.
• Must be self-motivated, pro-active, a good communicator and have a positive attitude.
• A passion for games and an excellent understanding of the character creation pipeline.