character artist for AAA games

Dambuster Studios creates video games, including the BAFTA-nominated hit Dead Island 2.

• Provide clear technical and aesthetic feedback to external artists, maintaining a consistent quality bar for the game
• Collaborate with internal teams to align external content with the project vision
• Coordinate with internal artists and production teams to support collaboration with external partners
• Prepare and maintain art briefs, asset packs, and documentation for external development teams
• Contribute to art style guides, development pipelines, and best practices, working with art and engineering teams to resolve risks and improve workflows
• Participate in art reviews and communicate clear, actionable feedback to external teams
• Partner with concept artists and art direction to ensure reference materials for external teams are clear, detailed, and production-ready
• Apply established visual benchmarks to help external partners meet the studio’s quality expectations
• Create and iterate on high-quality character models, materials, clothing, hair, and accessories to support production and external development

• Excellent spoken, written, and visual communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tasks, instructions, and technical issues to external partners
• Ability to work from detailed concept art and reference materials when supporting external teams
• Strong organisation skills, including managing multiple tasks, adhering to asset organisation standards, and following established pipelines
• Proficient understanding of art development workflows, including high-to-low poly modelling, lighting, and PBR material authoring
• Ability to apply established best practices to minimise visual issues and bugs
• Understanding of game engine tools, pipelines, and technical limitations, including memory, GPU, and CPU performance
• Strong problem-solving skills, including anticipating challenges, overcoming setbacks, and identifying effective solutions
• Willingness to travel when required to support external development

• Fixed-term contract until March 2028
• Core hours are 9:30 am–4 pm; remaining hours are worked flexibly
• Relocation support to Nottingham, UK, if required
• Holiday allowance increases with service, up to 30 days plus statutory public holidays
• Inclusion in the studio’s annual pay review following 12 months of service, effective 1 July
• Company pension contribution increases with service
• Private Medical Insurance via AXA Health, including dental and optical cover
• Life Assurance Scheme via Zurich, providing cover of three times salary
• Enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks for qualifying expectant mothers
• Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios
• Studio-funded learning and development opportunities
• Travel Loan Scheme for Nottingham-based employees
• Fully subsidised gym membership with Virgin gym in Nottingham
• Quarterly company-funded cross-team events, including an annual Christmas Party, Summer Family BBQ, and team-building activities
• Free financial advice
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Weekly office treats, including breakfast on Monday and pastries on Friday