Lead Level Artist (Unannounced Project)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a talented Lead Level Artist to join our dynamic team in creating captivating worlds for our upcoming game. This position offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity and expertise in designing visually stunning and detailed dioramas of vibrant landscapes to industrial areas. Some time will also be spent working with the concept team and art directors to push the visual target and guide the art team in level art production.If you are passionate about crafting beautiful scenes and have the passion to dive into creating content and possess the understanding of lighting, materials, proportion, and set dressing standards, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to collaborate with a talented team and make a significant impact on the overall gaming experience.

What will you do?

• Take on the high level art direction of the project and concept or work closely with the concept team to realise new levels.
• Create and adapt existing assets to help in the conceptual stage of the level conception.
• Create materials to push the high level concepts of level prototypes.
• Work with a variety of disciplines including designers, 3d artists and lighting disciplines.
• Participate in the development of new tools and technologies.
• Engage in level population and production.
• Engage in performance optimization and bug fixes.

What are we looking for?

• Several years of experience in the game industry as a Level Artist.

• Knowledge of the basics of composition, aerial perspective, theory of light, colour science.
• Good modelling and texturing skills.
• Strong knowledge of: Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter (or other similar programs).
• Basic knowledge of gameplay and level design.
• Ability to communicate productively, perceive feedback constructively, ability and desire to work in a team.
• Versatile gaming experience, interest in computer games.
• Initiative, resourcefulness.
• Understanding of game level production processes.
• Understanding of level optimization and asset production methodology.
• Understanding of level lighting.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Level conception sketches.
• Working on vertical slice prototypes.
• Knowledge and skills in Substance Painter & Designer.
• Git or revision control experience.
• Knowledge and skills in World Machine / Gaea.

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
• Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
• Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts
• Personal Gaming Account
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
• Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
• Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
• To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio