Art Lead

We are seeking an Art Lead to define and guide the visual identity of a deeply immersive, photorealistic game world. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary art team, collaborating with engineering and design, and overseeing the creation of assets, lighting, and world-building. The ideal candidate will evolve the game's hyper-realistic visual direction, mentor artists, and ensure visual quality supports gameplay and narrative.

Must Have

• Own and evolve hyper-realistic visual direction
• Lead and mentor cross-functional art team
• Guide and review asset creation, lighting, world-building
• Establish and maintain efficient workflows and pipelines
• Collaborate with design and engineering
• Oversee internal and external asset production
• 3+ years in AAA game development
• Strong artistic fundamentals (anatomy, lighting, composition, materials)
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, ZBrush, Blender, Marvelous Designer
• Balance creative direction with team coordination
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Perks & Benefits

• Inspiring Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Team Activities
• Free Drinks
• Pioneering, Start-Up Mindset
• Opportunity to leave your mark on the gaming industry
• Fun and dynamic work environment
• Relocation assistance
• Chance to live and work in Munich, Germany

Why us?

At welevel, we’re more than just a startup - we’re a vibrant community of innovators passionate about crafting the future of RPG and survival games. Based in Munich, we combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, where every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a motivated and international team that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent fairly and offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and impact.
• Team Activities: Regular events to build a strong sense of community.
• Free Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
• A Pioneering, Start-Up Mindset: Join a culture where your ideas and creativity are valued and encouraged.

Your Role

We’re seeking an Art Lead who can define and guide the visual identity of a deeply immersive, photorealistic world. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of artists and collaborate with engineering and design to create a world that’s beautiful, believable, and alive—from rugged terrain and weathered buildings to expressive characters and atmospheric lighting.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the game’s hyper-realistic visual direction
• Lead, mentor, and support a cross-functional art team (environment, character, tech art, animation)
• Guide and review the creation of assets, lighting, and world-building with a consistent eye for realism
• Establish and maintain scalable, efficient workflows and pipelines
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering to ensure visual quality supports gameplay and narrative
• Oversee both internal and external asset production and quality

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in AAA game development
• Strong artistic fundamentals in anatomy, lighting, composition, and materials
• Solid understanding (not expert-level) of our toolset: Unreal Engine 5, ZBrush, Blender, and Marvelous Designer
• Ability to balance hands-on creative direction with team coordination and production awareness
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

What we offer

• The opportunity to leave your mark on the gaming industry by working on a groundbreaking AAA title.
• A fun and dynamic work environment, surrounded by a team of passionate, creative, and talented individuals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• The chance to live and work in the vibrant and beautiful city of Munich, Germany.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make SolidRiver an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!

Apply now and let your creativity flow like a mighty river!

About us

welevel is a fast-growing AI-powered game studio in the heart of Munich. We're creating a blockbuster title with an ambitious team, blending industry veterans with next-gen tech. As the home for bold, creative minds, welevel is where innovation meets imagination. Backed by top investors, we're on a mission to reshape the future of gaming.

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