Concept Artist

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.

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.

**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

**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