Middle Level / Environment Artist

What are you working on?

• At what stage of the project(s)? Production
• Genres: Shooter, Souls-like
• Platforms: PC, Console

Team size and structure?

51-100

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Full cycle of creating and development of locations (from common props and modular sets till set dressing and final polishing) in cooperation with Lead and Art/Visual Director. 

• Follow the artistic aesthetic of the project.

• Optimize assets for performance while ensuring they meet artistic and gameplay requirements. 

• Participate in level design discussions to ensure environments enhance player experiences and gameplay. 

• Utilize lighting and atmospheric techniques to create visually captivating and immersive worlds. 

• Collaborate with technical artists to implement and optimize environment assets in the game engine. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance your skills.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Proven experience as an Environment/Level Artist in the game development industry, with a strong portfolio highlighting your abilities.

• Cultivated aesthetic sense, eye for detail. 

• Creative imagination, positive thinking, and advanced soft skills.

• Understanding of level creation pipeline and workflows 

• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender. 

• Excellent knowledge of texturing and material creation using software like Substance Painter or similar. 

• Familiarity with PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflow. 

• Strong understanding of level design principles and gameplay considerations. 

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 

• Exceptional artistic and creative skills, with a strong eye for composition and storytelling through environments. 

• Effective communication and collaboration skills. 

• Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines. 

• Passion for gaming and a deep appreciation for the role of environments in creating immersive game worlds. 

Will be a plus: 

• Experience working on AA / AAA game projects with a focus on Environment Art. 

• Knowledge of world-building techniques and terrain generation tools. 

• Understanding the process of foliage creation.

• Experience with photogrammetry or other advanced scanning techniques. 

• Knowledge of procedural material creation (Substance Designer)

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Work format: remote (from home) 

• Trial period: 3 months 

• Type of employment: 40-hour work week 

• Flexible schedule with mandatory attendance hours from 12:00 to 16:00 (Cyprus) 

• Medical insurance 

• 24 working days paid vacation 

• Corporate holidays: 
  January, 1 
  May, 1 
  Dec. 25 
  Dec. 31 

• 3 paid day-offs per quarter (replacing public holidays as our employees work from different countries) 

• Sick days upon request to the team lead 

• Corporate events and meetings with our amazing team