Junior Outsource Artist

Overview: Dovetail Games is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion (or lack thereof) education background and game preferences as we seek to recruit the very best from a diverse talent pool. We 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.
Our people can be based “where they do their best work” from either our HQ or from their home. However travel to HQ office will be required for key meetings and events.
At Dovetail Games we are passionate about empowering our people to build beautiful worlds, craft breath-taking games and do the best work of their career to deliver our vision: “By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts”.
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 a motivated and self starting artist to join our Outsource Department. Assisting and reporting to the Outsource Manger, the role is responsible for the support of external art teams, reviewing their latest deliveries and creating clear and concise feedback documentation. There is also the need to collate reference material, and create briefs, plus guideline documents. Responsibilities:

• Reviewing the work of external artists within the Unreal Engine and providing timely feedback in clearly written documentation.
• Supporting external teams from day to day, troubleshooting any technical issues they may encounter, and seeking solutions from the internal team.
• The collation of detailed reference materials, in order to create in depth yet structured Outsource briefs.

Person Specifications:

• Experience of Unreal Engine 4 (world building would be a plus).
• Knowledge of 3D tools (3D Studio Max or similar).
• Knowledge of 2D tools (Photoshop or similar).
• Use of Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Good written English & organisational skills.
• A keen team player, able to work and collaborate in a focused, dedicated department.

About Dovetail Games:

• You will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games.
• You’ll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported.
• We have an industry leading work-life balance.
• 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 GP Anytime.
• 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.