Art Lead (m/f/d)

Welevel · Munich, Germany

Discipline
Art
Seniority
Lead
Work model
Not stated
Employment type
Not stated
Pay
Pay not stated
Posted
20 Jun
First seen on Hakken
22 Oct

Apply on the studio's site

About the role

Why us?

  • Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.
  • Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.
  • Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

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
  • 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
  • Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany
  • Valid EU work authorization

What we offer

  • The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.
  • A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.
  • A central Munich location.

From the studio's careers page (site). Checked 10 Nov.