Lead Level Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Level Artist (Gamedev): Model environment assets, perform set dressing, and build levels in the engine with an accent on visual quality, gameplay clarity, and technical performance. Focus on leading by example through hands-on work, mentoring the team, and elevating overall art standards.

Onsite, Yerevan, Armenia

Company

International game development studio working with world-class professionals on exciting projects.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Level Designers and Art Director to maintain visual quality and gameplay clarity.
• Develop the team by sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices.
• Model environment assets including modular pieces, props, terrain, and hero assets.
• Perform set dressing: composition, storytelling through props, decals, and scene staging.
• Build and polish level art directly in the engine daily.
• Ensure technical performance like LODs, draw calls, and memory without sacrificing visuals.
• Fill gaps in modular kits with high-quality models and review team work constructively.

Requirements

• 5+ years in environment art / level art for games.
• Strong portfolio showing personal environment modeling and set dressing work.
• Strong modeling skills (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
• Game engine proficiency: Unreal 5 or Unity.
• PBR, texture creation (Substance), and optimization skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with international team of professionals.
• Learning opportunities: mentoring, lectures, industry conferences.
• Medical care package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Breakfasts, snacks, fruits, tea, coffee.
• Friendly team environment and additional care bonuses for health, education, safety.