Concept Artist

Dovetail Games; Chatham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company is looking for a Concept Artist to shape the visual direction of their titles. You will create mood boards, illustrate characters, and design environments. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, and strong illustration abilities. This is a remote role with a flexible working week and team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative team environment

Access to latest tools & tech

Company funded away days

Opportunity for growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Concept Artist in the games industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating realistic concept art for games.
• Strong grasp of form, colour, light, and composition in realistic scenes.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the visual style of our games.
• Create mood boards, reference collections, and style guides.
• Design and illustrate environments, characters, and vehicles.
• Brainstorm and iterate on ideas for creative solutions.
• Communicate visual ideas to 3D artists and the wider team.
• Help maintain consistency and quality across visual development.

Skills

Professional experience as a Concept Artist

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

Excellent illustration skills

Ability to think visually and conceptually

Knowledge of game development process

Experience with 3D techniques and software

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

3DS Max

Maya

Job description

We’re looking for a Concept Artist who thrives on storytelling through visuals—someone who can bring worlds to life from a simple brief, set the tone and style of an experience, and collaborate across teams to define the look and feel of our environments, characters, and vehicles.
This role is UK based remote only.

As a Concept Artist at Dovetail Games, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual direction of our titles. From early exploration to production-ready artwork, your designs will inspire the team and guide the 3D production pipeline. You’ll work closely with Art Director to build compelling visual worlds that captivate our audience.

Ready to Create Worlds With Us?

If you're a visual storyteller with a passion for concept art and want to make a real impact on our games, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your vision to Dovetail Games!

What you’ll get from us!

Work where you work best – Remote, Hybrid or in Office? You choose!

37.5 hour working week with true flexible working

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Access to the latest tools & tech

Company funded away days and team building

Opportunity to grow and work on much loved titles

Competitive salary and benefits

https://careers.dovetailgames.com/benefits

Main Responsibilities

• Define and develop the visual style of our games in collaboration with Art and Design Directors

• Create mood boards, reference collections, and style guides to communicate visual direction

• Design and illustrate environments, characters, and vehicles, from rough thumbnails to polished concept art

• Brainstorm and iterate on ideas to find creative solutions that align with gameplay and narrative needs

• Communicate visual ideas clearly to 3D artists, animators, and the wider development team

• Help maintain consistency and quality across the visual development process

Person Specifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Concept Artist in the games industry

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop with a strong portfolio demonstrating realistic concept art for games

• Excellent illustration skills with a strong grasp of form, colour, light, and composition in realistic scenes

• Ability to think visually and conceptually, adapting styles to meet game requirements

• Good understanding of the game development process and technical limitations

• Experience with 3D techniques and software (3DS Max, Maya) is beneficial

• Strong collaborative skills and ability to interpret feedback constructively