Senior Houdini Artist
welevel GmbHMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Posted March 5, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
welevel is an innovative game studio based in Munich, backed by top-tier investors, developing Solid River, the first AAA survival game.
Job Description
welevel, an innovative game studio in Munich backed by top-tier investors, is seeking a Senior Houdini Artist to shape the visual identity of their AAA survival game, Solid River. The role involves creating procedural assets, simulations, and visual effects, collaborating closely with art, design, and engineering teams to develop efficient workflows. This onsite role offers a competitive compensation package and a chance to innovate in AI-driven game development.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Houdini Artist in the game or film industry
- Strong expertise in Houdini for procedural modeling, simulation, and VFX
- Experience with procedural terrain, biome generation, and asset workflows
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including Houdini Engine integration
- Knowledge of Python/VEX scripting to create custom tools and automation
- Strong understanding of environment art principles, lighting, and optimization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for technical challenges
- Passion for survival games, city-building mechanics, and immersive world creation
- EU work authorization required
Benefits
- Work on a groundbreaking AAA survival city-building game
- Be part of a passionate and highly experienced team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to innovate in AI-driven game development
- A chance to grow with a rapidly expanding game studio backed by top industry veterans