Level designer/Leveldesigner

Jobbify är en jobbplattform för vassa kandidater. För kunds räkning har vi publicerat denna annons, vill du komma i kontakt med den slutgiltiga arbetsgivaren kan du klicka dig vidare till annonsen: Our mission at Windup is to craft meaningful and memorable games set in beautiful worlds, to spark playfulness, creativity, and curiosity in our players. We are a new studio, but our team has great pedigree and vast experience. Our previous games have been played and loved by millions around the world. Now, we’re building this beautiful brand new thing, and we want more creative people to join us on the journey! The Role We are looking for a Level Designer - who shares our passion for play, exploration, and inclusive design - to help us make a kind, clever, and heartfelt adventure game. We’re working with Unreal, and building something quite systemic, and physics based. We’re just wrapping up our pre-production phase, and moving on to building the full game. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help us create something truly special! Who You Are Fluent in the Unreal engine. Fond of physics, blueprints, and clever contraptions. Enthusiastic about emotionally engaging design. Committed to teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Unwavering in your desire to create a positive and inclusive work culture. Motivated and independent when possible, unafraid to ask for help when needed, and always willing to offer help. Skilled at giving and receiving feedback, and keen on knowledge sharing. Requirements You need to have demonstrable professional experience as a Level Designer, working with Unreal. We’re a hybrid remote studio, so being on-site in Umeå is not a requirement. It’s a slight plus though 😊 Our Commitment to You A people-first culture founded on respect, trust, approachability and accountability, with a high degree of autonomy. A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career. Competitive compensation and benefits package and support for your professional and personal development.

As a Senior Environment artist, you will work hands-on with the game world, seeing it grow in front of your hands and eyes. Perhaps one day, you will be populating a riverside with beautiful rocks, the next crafting a story of what happened in a forgotten back alley behind a theatre. At Sharkmob, we believe in a creative workflow making sure that everyone contributes to the final look and feel of the world. It is a team effort! As an environment artist, you will work alongside other World Art departments to create believable 3D environments. We have team-oriented communication and the ability to articulate ideas and questions within the team and other departments, which means being able to give and receive constructive feedback to ensure goals are met and deadlines are kept. Your responsibility will essentially be building the foundation of the world with a focus on things like architecture, geology, and foliage, among many other things. Using cutting-edge UE tech, you will collaborate with the Tech and 3D Art teams to push visuals to new heights. Responsibilities - Creating high-poly and low-poly models for environmental objects. Anything from structures, terrain, vegetation, etc - Utilizing photo reference and or concept art - Capable of UV mapping efficient layouts that work well within the project constraints - Create game-ready assets that respect the technical limitations of the project - Work closely with other departments, such as level design or tech art, to ensure requirements are met - Make sure the assets built are usable in a world-building environment - Help troubleshoot and fix problems as they arise Skills & Requirements - Previous experience with professional game projects. - Portfolio demonstrating commitment and passion to creating virtual worlds and the assets within them - Demonstrated modeling skills and experience in major 3D packages - Experience sculpting using software like Zbrush - Good understanding of the PBR material pipeline - A good understanding of baking and texturing using Substance Suite and Photoshop - Ability to resolve issues from a visual, technical, and production perspective - Basic level knowledge of shader creation Bonuses - Proficiency with Unreal Engine - Knowledge of foliage creation - Experience working with procedural workflows - Game production experience You may be requested to complete an art test to evaluate your skills. About us Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and has offices in Malmö, Sweden, and London, UK. The studio develops AAA-quality games for PC and console, using the Unreal Engine to power its ambitions of taking multiplayer games to new heights. Currently, we are working on two major projects: Exoborne - a Sharkmob original game created in Malmö, is a tactical, open-world extraction shooter set in a United States torn apart by apocalyptic forces of nature. The second project, developed in London, is another Sharkmob original IP yet to be announced. Our first game, Bloodhunt - a battle royale set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, was released on 27 April 2022. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets - because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, smart decisions, and, last but not least - having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more great perks (https://career.sharkmob.com/pages/perks) of being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit our homepage (https://www.sharkmob.com/about).