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Lead Artist (next-gen Train Sim)

Dovetail Games' brand new TrainSim 2 Team is now ramping up to deliver the next generation of train simulation to create an amazingly realistic and immersive experience for our train hobbyists.

We are seeking to recruit an amazing Lead Artist to drive the quality and artistic vision of our next generation Trains product using Unreal 4. Working under the overall direction of the Technical Designer, Art Director and VP of Dev, the Lead Artist will set the visual bar and steer the development of the product.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
- Set a visual bar for our next-gen Trains product that will last throughout its 5+ year lifetime
- Define the visual quality targets for the team to achieve within software
- Effectively communicate with other members of the team, including the Technical and Creative Directors
- Manage, mentor and train the art team in the use of key software packages and best practices
- Co-ordinate task and resource allocation
- Set art schedules and track progress

Person Spec
- A strong portfolio of realistic environments
- In depth knowledge of environment pipelines
- Shipped at least 1 AAA PC/PS4/XBox One game in a lead position
- Experience using a cutting edge engine, ideally Unreal
- Vehicle generation in a cutting edge engine
- Aptitude to lighting environments and vehicles
- Experienced in delivering across multiple platforms
- Art leadership skills
- Ability to generate art assets to a high standard
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills along with positive creative energy
- Ideally experienced working on simulations

To apply, follow this link: http://www.dovetailgames.com/vacancies/2015/may/27/lead-artist-next-gen-trains

At Dovetail Games we are passionate about building beautiful worlds that empower players with the freedom to unleash their creativity, and live out their dreams. Today we build and publish the World’s No.1 Train Simulator and are currently developing our latest masterpiece, the ultimate angling simulation - Dovetail Games Fishing. We also recently signed a global licensing deal with Microsoft to exclusively develop and publish all-new flight products based on Microsoft's genre defining flight technology and will distribute the multi-award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition through our ongoing relationship with Valve.

This is only the start of our journey. We are growing fast and we have big ambitions to lead the way at the pinnacle of innovation. We are looking for individuals with the energy, drive and skill to craft a new generation of entertainment, across a multitude of gaming platforms. Talented people who take pride in a job well done and thrive in a positive environment, where ideas are celebrated, and everyone has a voice.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our journey, then join the team in one of our UK locations in Chatham or Stirling.
At Dovetail Games, we are embracing the future of gaming.

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