Dambuster Studios — Character Artist — External Development (FTC) — Nottingham, United Kingdom

Dambuster Studios; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Character Artist for external development on a fixed-term basis until March 2028. You will guide external artists, review character assets, and prepare briefs to ensure assets meet visual and performance standards.

The role requires strong character art workflows, low- to high-poly modelling, and proficiency with PBR materials, while balancing engine performance constraints. UK-based work with potential office attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding external artists and art reviews.
• Strong knowledge of PBR materials and scalable asset creation.
• Ability to provide clear feedback and manage asset reviews.

Responsibilities

• Guide external artists and review character assets, clothing, hair and accessories.
• Prepare briefs and create or refine models and materials to meet visual and performance standards.

Skills

Character art workflows

Low-poly modelling

High-poly modelling

PBR materials

Engine performance constraints

Feedback & communication

Job description

Dambuster Studios is recruiting a Character Artist - External Development (FTC) in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Contract and work arrangement: Fixed-term until March 2028 according to the role description; sidebar labels permanent. Work from the UK; confirm contractual terms and office attendance

What you will do

• Guide external artists and review character assets, clothing, hair and accessories.
• Prepare briefs and create or refine models and materials to meet visual and performance standards.

What the studio is looking for

• Strong character art workflows, high-to-low-poly modelling and PBR material knowledge.
• Clear feedback, organisation and understanding of engine performance constraints. UK-based work is required.