Level Art Project Lead

Room 8 Studio is seeking an experienced Level Art Project Lead to oversee the production of high-quality, realistic environments for Console and PC projects. This role requires strong artistic skills, technical expertise, and leadership qualities to guide a team of level artists. The lead will ensure efficient workflows, consistent quality, and successful project delivery, contributing to exceptional projects with global publishers like Activision, Nintendo, and Ubisoft.

Must Have

• Strong strategic thinking and motivation to grow and improve the Level Art team or subdivision
• Deep understanding of level art principles: composition, visual hierarchy, scene readability, and environmental storytelling
• Commitment to continuous self-development and supporting teammates in their development
• Proficiency with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines), including terrain systems, foliage tools, lighting tools, and world partitioning/streaming
• Good knowledge of gameplay logic and level design principles
• Experience optimizing large scenes for performance
• Ability to evaluate work objectively and deliver constructive, actionable feedback
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
• English level: Intermediate+
• Experience working on AAA titles
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a project lead or similar leadership role

Good to Have

• Proficiency in major 3D modeling software (e.g., ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max)
• Strong understanding of modular workflows and environment asset usage
• A knack for creating memorable visual moments that define a level’s identity
• Experience shaping visual direction through moodboards, styleframes, and biome research
• A strong eye for worldbuilding that blends art, lighting, VFX, and narrative cues
• Curiosity for real architecture and nature, turning real-world references into believable game spaces
• The drive to push visual benchmarks and explore new artistic or technical techniques
• A natural instinct for mentoring and helping artists sharpen their craft

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward
• Challenges to raise your XP score by working on projects with the top global game development publishers
• A culture of diversity and inclusion that unites the most outstanding talents
• A community of people who understand and share your passion for games

> The next great challenge is coming:

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> We are looking for an experienced Level Art Project Lead to oversee the production of high-quality, realistic environments for Console and PC projects. The ideal candidate combines strong artistic skills and technical expertise, as well as leadership qualities, to guide a team of level artists and maintain efficient workflows, consistent quality and successful project delivery.

Superpowers you have are

• Strong strategic thinking and motivation to grow and improve the Level Art team or subdivision;
• Deep understanding of level art principles: composition, visual hierarchy, scene readability, and environmental storytelling;
• Commitment to continuous self-development and supporting teammates in their development;
• Proficiency with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines), including terrain systems, foliage tools, lighting tools, and world partitioning/streaming;
• Good knowledge of gameplay logic and level design principles;
• Experience optimizing large scenes for performance;
• Ability to evaluate work objectively and deliver constructive, actionable feedback;
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills;
• English level: Intermediate+;
• Experience working on AAA titles;
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a project lead or similar leadership role.

You’re a rockstar if you have

• Proficiency in major 3D modeling software (e.g., ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max);
• Strong understanding of modular workflows and environment asset usage;
• A knack for creating memorable visual moments that define a level’s identity;
• Experience shaping visual direction through moodboards, styleframes, and biome research;
• A strong eye for worldbuilding that blends art, lighting, VFX, and narrative cues;
• Curiosity for real architecture and nature, turning real-world references into believable game spaces;
• The drive to push visual benchmarks and explore new artistic or technical techniques;
• A natural instinct for mentoring and helping artists sharpen their craft.

As a part of Room 8 studio, you will

• Execute assigned tasks within estimated timelines, adhering to client references and technical specifications;
• Collaborate closely with the Art and Tech teams throughout all stages of production;
• Lead and manage realistic environment projects for Console and PC platforms;
• Maintain high production standards and ensure the artistic quality of the team’s output;
• Provide artistic and technical support, helping resolve production challenges within the team;
• Create and maintain art documentation, technical specifications, and production guidelines;
• Participate in project estimations, test assignments, and evaluation processes;
• Lead and supervise new projects;
• Work with game engines for environment setup, integration, and validation;
• Research new tools, software, and industry techniques to improve workflow efficiency and asset quality.

Join Us. get even more!

• Competitive financial reward (yes, we are fair enough);
• Challenges to raise your XP score by working on projects with the top global game development publishers;
• A culture of diversity and inclusion that unites the most outstanding talents;
• A community of people who understand and share your passion for games.

Together we will bring games to the next level. Exactly with you.