Concept Artist

Dovetail Games; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing studio where your creativity will shape the future of gaming! This innovative firm seeks a talented Concept Artist to establish the visual style of their Train Sim World titles. You'll collaborate closely with art and design directors, creating everything from initial sketches to final concepts. With a strong commitment to diversity and a supportive culture, this role offers the flexibility of remote work within the UK. If you're passionate about game design and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Concept Artist in the gaming industry.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop and visual design principles.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone and style of games in collaboration with directors.
• Create designs from sketches to final concepts for various elements.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustration

Visual Design

Conceptual Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

3D Software

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 is committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent, regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individual's request, all roles will be considered for part-time, term-time only, and job share arrangements.

With a strong emphasis on our culture and wellbeing, you'll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported. We offer industry-leading work-life balance and flexible working from day one! If you prefer to work fully remotely within the UK, that's fine with us, although some roles may require a hybrid approach with time in the office.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applications requiring a visa will not be considered. This is UK-based remote work only.

Our studio is located in a river-front building in the historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing rapidly, developing games with cutting-edge technology for multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series S/X.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Concept Artist to join Dovetail Games, working on our Train Sim World titles. You will be responsible for establishing the style and mood of our games.

Job requirements

Main Responsibilities

• Set the tone and style of our game in collaboration with art and design directors
• Gather reference material for style guides and mood boards
• Create creative designs from initial sketches to final concepts for environments, characters, and vehicles
• Brainstorm and iterate on visuals to best support the game's vision
• Work closely with production artists to communicate the vision

Person Specifications

• At least 4 years of experience working in games as a Concept Artist
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop
• Expertise in illustration, visual design, and conceptual thinking
• Strong eye for light, color, and composition
• Understanding of game development pipelines and limitations
• Interest in architecture, large western cities, and urban settings
• Knowledge of 3D software is a plus
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work from feedback
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills