Senior Level Artist (POIs & Procedural World Design)

Welevel, an innovative game studio based in Munich backed by top-tier investors, is developing Solid River, a AAA survival game with deep city-building mechanics set in a procedurally generated medieval world. They are seeking a Senior Level Artist to design memorable locations within a procedural pipeline, balancing artistic vision with system-driven world generation. The role involves creating engaging points of interest, collaborating with tech and design teams, and ensuring optimal performance within an open-world environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in game industry level/environment art, preferably in open-world or survival games.
• Strong understanding of procedural generation workflows and tools (e.g., Houdini, Unreal Engine procedural systems).
• Expertise in level design principles, composition, and environmental storytelling.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including lighting, and material setup.
• Ability to balance handcrafted design with procedural logic to ensure a natural and engaging world.
• Experience working with modular assets and procedural placement techniques.
• Knowledge of optimization techniques, including LODs, asset streaming, and performance debugging.
• Strong collaboration skills, working closely with game designers, technical artists, and engineers.
• Onsite position (EU work authorization required).

Benefits

• 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.