Lead Level Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Level Artist (Unreal Engine/Unity): Building high-quality game environments and mentoring the environment art team with an accent on modular modeling, composition, and set dressing. Focus on raising the visual quality bar, optimizing technical performance, and creating immersive scene staging within the engine.

Location: On-site in Yerevan, Armenia

Company

hirify.global is a gamedev studio working with international teams on exciting and challenging projects.

What you will do

• Model environment assets, including modular pieces, props, and hero assets.
• Perform high-quality set dressing, focusing on composition and storytelling through props.
• Build and polish level art directly within Unreal Engine 5 or Unity on a daily basis.
• Mentor the environment art team by sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Level Designers and the Art Director to maintain visual quality and gameplay clarity.
• Optimize technical performance, including managing LODs, draw calls, and memory.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in environment or level art for games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both environment modeling and set dressing work.
• Proficiency in modeling software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Experience with game engines (Unreal 5 or Unity).
• Expertise in PBR workflows and texture creation using Substance.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Yerevan, Armenia

Culture & Benefits

• Working with an international team of world-class professionals.
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and industry conferences.
• Comprehensive medical care package and additional care bonus.
• Sensibly flexible working hours.
• Office perks: free breakfasts, snacks, fruits, tea, and coffee.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.