Lead Artist New

Dovetail Games; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming company is seeking a Lead Artist to establish visual standards for their exciting projects. This UK-based remote role involves mentoring a team, ensuring high-quality art asset creation, and defining quality targets. Ideal candidates should have significant industry experience, particularly with Unreal Engine and AAA titles, and exhibit strong leadership skills. The company promotes a supportive culture with an emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading work-life balance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the gaming industry.
• Experience in a lead position on at least 1 AAA title.
• Ability to create art assets to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Define visual quality targets for the team.
• Assist in implementing class-leading tools and technology.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Manage and mentor a team of artists.
• Create high-quality art assets for games.

Skills

Unreal Engine 4

Unreal Engine 5

3D Studio Max

Maya

Houdini

CG techniques

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Artist with the vision, skill, and drive to set the standard for quality, technical excellence, and artistic direction on our train titles and exciting new projects. Working closely with the Art Director, you'll set the visual benchmark and guide the artistic development of each product from concept to completion. This role is UK based remote only.

Responsibilities

• Define the visual quality targets for the team to achieve.
• Define & assist in the implementation of class‑leading tools and technology in conjunction with the Technical Artist and engineering team.
• Effectively communicate with other members of the team including the Lead Programmer, Development Manager and Director of Product Development.
• Manage and mentor the team in the use of key software packages and best practices.
• Create high‑quality art assets in game.
• Coordinate tasks and resource allocation with the Executive Producer.
• Set art schedules and track progress with the Development Manager.

Person Specifications

• 8 years plus in the gaming industry.
• Shipped at least 1 AAA title in a Lead position.
• Excellent professional knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 & 5.
• Knowledge of Houdini.
• Expert with 3D Studio Max, Maya and other industry‑standard art tools.
• Ability to create art assets to a high standard.
• Experience in the management and mentoring of a team of artists.
• Good understanding of CG techniques and technologies.

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 individual's 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. Ready to Create Worlds With Us? If you've a passion for art and the ambition to make a lasting impact on our games, we'd love to hear from you.