Lead Level Artist

Location:

Remote (Europe)

Discipline:

Art

Level:

Lead/Principal

Salary:

Competitive

Negotiable

Contract:

Full Time

Posted:

July 4, 2024

One of our clients needs a lead/principal artist passionate about building immersive gaming experiences. You will work closely with a vibrant, highly experienced group of people to create games treasured by players worldwide.

About the Studio

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in game development?

One of our clients needs a lead/principal artist passionate about building immersive gaming experiences. You will work closely with a vibrant, highly experienced group of people to create games treasured by players worldwide.

Submit your CV today and be part of one of the most dynamic teams we have worked with!

Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Craft Immersive Worlds: Develop, optimise, and assemble captivating game locations for mobile devices.
  • Bring Concepts to Life: Create dynamic scene blockings based on art concepts.
  • Populate Environments: Fill scenes with meticulously crafted, game-ready assets.
  • Enhance with Lighting: Implement lighting setups to bring game environments to life.
  • Maintain Order: Ensure organised game asset structures and strict adherence to project technical requirements.
  • Achieve Stylistic Harmony: Collaborate with the art director to maintain stylistic consistency across all levels.
  • Optimise Performance: Partner with the technical team to streamline resources and ensure top performance on mobile devices.

About You

  • Industry Experience: At least 3 years as a Level Artist in the game industry.
  • 3D Modeling Expertise: Ability to create high-quality 3D models, both organic and hard-surface.
  • Texture and Material Creation: Proficiency in creating textures and materials for game environments using the PBR lighting model.
  • Lighting Skills: Knowledge of lighting principles, with the ability to create realistic and stylised lighting for video games.
  • Unity Proficiency: Proficient with Unity3D, its plugins, and optimisation tools.
  • 3D Software Skills: Experience with 3D modelling and texturing software such as Blender, ZBrush, and Substance Painter/Designer.
  • Optimisation Knowledge: Understanding of technical limitations and optimisation requirements for mobile platforms.
  • Game Design Insight: Ability to evaluate level playability with strong game design skills.

Complimentary, highly-desired skills are:

  • Diverse Genre Background: Demonstrated experience working across various game genres.
  • Project Leadership: Successful history of overseeing projects from start to finish on mobile platforms.
  • Outstanding Portfolio: A compelling portfolio highlighting your technical prowess and creativity in level design.
  • Trend Awareness: Up-to-date knowledge of the latest graphic trends and gaming technologies.

Benefits and Perks

  • Epic Journey: Be part of an exciting adventure in the mobile RPG gaming industry.
  • Flexible Contracts: Choose between employment or B2B arrangements.
  • Work Environment: Work remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid setup.
  • Professional Growth: Access opportunities for advancement with a dedicated training budget.
  • Vibrant Team: Join a fantastic team and enjoy numerous company events.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Modern Office: Work in a modern office equipped with all the essentials.

About Us

At Haptic, we know that people-first recruitment is fundamental to our success. We work closely with talented candidates and innovative studios to offer the best opportunities and build the most promising teams.

Operating on the belief that a studio’s strength comes from the team they build to bring their ideas to life, we are committed to assembling the most talented, diverse game makers.

As part of this pledge, whenever you apply for a job with us, one of our specialist recruiters will support you through each stage. From introductions and interviews to accepting an offer and submitting your resignation, we’re always here to help.

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