Senior Level Artist (Game Art)

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Company

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

What you will do

• Design, model, and texture high-quality 3D environments aligned with the project’s artistic vision and technical constraints.
• Collaborate with level designers, programmers, and narrative writers to integrate art assets with gameplay and world-building.
• Use environmental cues and story elements to create immersive visual storytelling.
• Optimize assets and environments for consistent performance across multiple platforms, including large open-world environments.
• Iterate on environments based on playtesting and team feedback.
• Create and maintain level art pipeline documentation, including asset lists, references, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Art, 3D Art, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in level art or environment art, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work on shipped titles.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter/Designer.
• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling in 3D environments.
• Experience optimizing assets for performance across multiple platforms, particularly in large open-world environments.
• Effective collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving ability, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Deep interest in gaming, especially PvEvP and cross-platform genres, with awareness of current market trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Indefinite full-time employment in a hybrid work format.
• Work on a new IP with a strong visual identity and deep, lore-rich universe.
• Focus on cross-platform game development and immersive environment creation.