Senior Cloth Artist

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Cloth Artist at welevel GmbH, you'll design and create high-quality cloth simulations and assets for characters, NPCs, and environments in their AAA survival game, SolidRiver. Responsibilities include developing realistic cloth simulations, collaborating with character artists and animators, optimizing assets for real-time performance, and working with tech artists to improve in-game cloth behavior. You'll need proficiency in Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine (UE5), along with a strong understanding of cloth physics and optimization techniques. The role involves ensuring assets meet artistic direction and technical constraints, and potentially researching and implementing new workflows.
Must have:
  • 3+ years Cloth Artist experience
  • Proficiency in Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Substance Painter
  • Unreal Engine (UE5) experience
  • Understanding of cloth physics and optimization
  • Collaboration with animation and technical teams
Good to have:
  • Shader development knowledge
  • German language proficiency
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Work on a groundbreaking AAA game
  • Opportunity to innovate in AI-driven development
  • Growth with a rapidly expanding studio

Job Details

Why us?
welevel GmbH is an innovative game studio based in Munich, backed by top-tier investors. We are developing Solid River, the first AAA survival game with deep city-building mechanics in the late game, set in a medieval, procedurally generated world with AI-driven NPCs.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

  • Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a diverse, motivated, and international team that fosters creativity and collaboration.
  • Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent with attractive and fair packages.
  • Innovative Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies to push boundaries and make the impossible possible.
Your Role

As a Senior Cloth Artist, you will be responsible for creating high-quality cloth simulations, garments, and materials for characters, NPCs, and environmental assets. You will work closely with character artists, animators, and technical teams to ensure that cloth assets look and behave realistically within our game world.

Responsibilities
  • Design and create realistic cloth assets for characters, NPCs, and environments.
  • Develop cloth simulations that react dynamically to in-game physics.
  • Work with the character and animation teams to ensure proper cloth rigging and deformation.
  • Optimize cloth assets for real-time performance without sacrificing quality.
  • Collaborate with tech artists and programmers to improve in-game cloth behavior and performance.
  • Ensure assets align with artistic direction, game design, and technical constraints.
  • Research and implement new tools and workflows to enhance cloth creation efficiency.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a Cloth Artist, Technical Artist, or Character Artist with a focus on clothing.
  • Proficiency in Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
  • Strong understanding of cloth physics, simulation techniques, and real-time performance optimization.
  • Experience working with game engines like Unreal Engine (preferably UE5) for cloth simulation and implementation.
  • Ability to work closely with animation and technical teams to ensure cloth behaves naturally in motion.
  • A keen eye for detail and strong artistic sensibility in fabric and material creation.
  • Knowledge of shader development for realistic cloth rendering is a plus.
  • Passion for gaming and an understanding of survival, RPG, or city-building genres.
  • Fluent in English; German is a plus
What we offer
  • 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.

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 an innovative AAA game studio based in Munich, dedicated to creating groundbreaking gaming experiences. Our team of gaming enthusiasts is on a mission to redefine the industry with SolidRiver, an enthralling survival RPG fused with city-building excitement. Harnessing the raw power of Unreal Engine 5 and cutting-edge technology, we're crafting a mesmerizing, procedurally generated world that will leave players utterly captivated. Seize the excitement and join welevel in shaping the thrilling future of gaming!

Similar Jobs

BitGo - Senior Backend Engineer - Activate

BitGo

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Rebellion - Experienced JavaScript Developer

Rebellion

Warwick, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Microsoft - Principal Software Architect

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Maxis Studios - Full Stack Software Engineer - Web Applications

Maxis Studios

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Nagarro - Associate Staff Engineer

Nagarro

(Remote)
1 Month ago
Scanline VFX - Senior Pipeline Developer (Houdini)

Scanline VFX

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Juego Studios - Asset Optimization _Technical Artist

Juego Studios

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Wargaming - Lead/Senior Environment Artist

Wargaming

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)
4 Weeks ago
Haven Studios  Inc  - Senior Lighting Artist

Haven Studios Inc

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Sperasoft - Lead Environment Artist

Sperasoft

Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)
1 Day ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

The Walt Disney Company - Lead Software Engineer (Roku Engineer)

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
ION - Lead UI Developer, New York

ION

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Volley - Director of Engineering, Games

Volley

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Nagarro - Associate Staff Engineer ,Mobile Developer (React Native)

Nagarro

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Schbang - Senior HubSpot Developer

Schbang

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
HP - Front End Software Engineer

HP

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Virtusa - UI Developer

Virtusa

Andhra Pradesh, India (Hybrid)
7 Months ago
Xsolla - Software Engineer (Site Builder)

Xsolla

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
N-iX - Senior .NET Engineer

N-iX

Poland (Remote)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Tesla - Shift Supervisor Operations Paint

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Hologate gmbh - IT Support

Hologate gmbh

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Service Advisor

Tesla

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
StarBerry Games - Senior UI/2D Artist

StarBerry Games

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Nagarro - Senior Cloud Consultant

Nagarro

Germany (Remote)
1 Month ago
Kolibri Games - User Acquisition Lead

Kolibri Games

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
DEVOTEAM - Projektmanager SAP Enterprise Transformation (w/m/d)

DEVOTEAM

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany (Remote)
6 Months ago
Tesla - Process Engineer Intralogistics

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
WebMD - Audio Visual Technician (m/w/d)

WebMD

Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
Tesla - Automation Engineer

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Technical Art Jobs

Larian Studios - VFX Director

Larian Studios

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Framestore - Technical Artist - Immersive

Framestore

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Techland - Junior Technical Artist

Techland

Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Virtuos - Lead Technical Artist

Virtuos

China (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Red Games Co - Senior Production Artist

Red Games Co

(Remote)
1 Day ago
PlatinumGames - Technical Artist

PlatinumGames

(On-Site)
1 Week ago
Nintendo - CONTRACT - Associate UI Artist (NST)

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
Epoch Games - Unreal Engine Technical Artist

Epoch Games

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (Remote)
11 Months ago
Kepler Interactive - Senior Environment Tech Artist

Kepler Interactive

Montréal, Occitanie, France (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Netflix - Technical Services Manager, Netflix House - Dallas

Netflix

Texas, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

We are enthusiasts of survival and city-builder games and our aim is to craft spectacular gaming experiences, designed by players, for players. We push the limits of Unrel Engine 5 to merge thrill, exploration, and impressive construction features.


Our focus is on developing strikingly realistic worlds through advanced procedural generation techniques, ensuring every game is a unique adventure.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Welevel

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug