Art Director

Art Director

Role: Art Director Team: Development Location: UK Remote / Office Based, Chatham

The Role

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 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 individuals 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 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 office. 

Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S/X

We are looking for an Art Director who can push their artistic talent and vision, motivating and inspiring world-class teams in delivering stunning vehicles, realistic atmospheric worlds and believable characters as we immerse our players in a number of experiences. You’ll be collaborating with the development teams to ensure the game, simulation is technically being driven to get the best out of the engine.

We would like you to lead the way in researching and developing new tools and technologies relating to art techniques to put the right tools in the hands of artists to give them creative freedom to deliver amazing final artwork. You should have a track record of resolving problems in visuals, pipeline management and content creation.

Responsibilities

Manage and build the teams of artists across all disicplines, from Character, Environment and World Building including collaboration with external partners and outsourcers. Guide and mentor artists ensuring team productivity and playing a key role in their own career development. Deliver effective feedback across all art disciplines. Facilitate and lead regular art build reviews. Collaborate with the team to identify great ideas and steer them the development process. Lead our drive for quality and authenticity within the games. Understand the technical direction and liaise with core development team. Reguarly update the Director of Product Development and key stakeholders throughout the business as we drive to hit deadlines.

What We Look For In You

+10 years in the games industry with at least 5 years experience leading teams.  Strong understanding of art fundamentals, multiple art styles . The ability to adapt to and innovate new styles and techniques . Experience across multiplatform and UE4 & UE5.  Proficiency in production software including 3DS Max, Maya, Blender etc.  An artistic vision and drive to ensure content is of a high standard and consistency.  Strong leadership skills and ability to think creatively and lead a large number of people toward a singular vision.  Experience with effective feedback for outsourcing and contractors.

Why Work for Us?

Opportunity to work fully UK based remote. VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles. Explorer policy, allowing you to roam up to 4 weeks of the year without using your leave. Half Day Pay Day holiday – adding 6 days to allowance. My Rewards benefits package including health cash plan, eyecare and 24/7 digital GP service. Mental Health Support, including Mental Health First Aiders and in house Connect 5 training for Line Managers Cycle to work and tech scheme. Green Car benefits scheme provided by Tusker. Gymflex membership. Amazon Voucher on your birthday. Branded merch and swag. Access to funded fitness events and health checks. Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising.

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