Level Artist (Game Art)

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Company

hirify.global's Studio Ellipsis is developing a PC-first cross-platform PvEvP game with an iconic art direction and a lore-rich world.

What you will do

• Design, model, and texture high-quality 3D environments aligned with the game's artistic vision and technical constraints.
• Collaborate with level designers, programmers, and narrative writers to integrate art assets into gameplay.
• Use environmental storytelling and visual cues to build immersive, lore-rich levels.
• Optimize environments and assets for consistent performance across multiple platforms.
• Iterate on environments based on playtesting and team feedback.
• Create and maintain level art pipeline documentation, asset lists, references, and best practices.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in level art or environment art, with a portfolio featuring shipped titles.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Art, 3D Art, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter or Substance Designer.
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling in 3D environments.
• Experience optimizing assets for large open-world environments and multiple platforms.
• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, creativity, and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of current market trends and new tools and techniques in PvEvP and cross-platform development.
• Passion for gaming, particularly PvEvP and cross-platform genres.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Lisbon, Portugal.
• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a new game IP.
• Cross-functional collaboration across art, design, programming, and narrative disciplines.