Lead Artist (Environment)

Values Value is a recruiting company with expertise in game development and is currently looking for a Lead Artist (Environment) for a new mid-core project. 

Our client is one of the 20 highest-grossing game developers in Europe, according to data.ai, with an audience that recently surpassed 110 million players. The project is a pioneer in its niche, combining an engaging adventure with a compelling storyline, as well as idle and battle mechanics. Featuring stylized graphics in a post-apocalyptic setting, this mid-core game offers you an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and professional skills.

What are you working on?

• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Defining and implementing the project's art direction.

• Managing the team and planning its growth (mostly senior-level artists).

• Overseeing the creation of locations, from mock-ups to final scenes.

• Finding technical solutions to bring new ideas to life.

• Reviewing completed tasks and providing professional feedback to artists.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience leading an art team: setting up workflows, managing people, and supporting their professional growth.

• An up-to-date portfolio (doesn’t need to be publicly available).

• Strong skills in creating 3D models with different approaches to meshes and texturing.

• Solid experience in designing and developing 3D environments (locations).

• Experience in building scenes in Unity 3D and configuring lighting.

• Ability to improve pipelines for creating 3D models and environments.

• Skills in creating 2D concepts.

• Experience working with Unity engine and Blender.

• Experience working on released projects.

Bonus Skills:

• Passion for creating locations that tell a story.

• Experience using AI tools for concepting and sketching (MidJourney or Stable Diffusion).

What is important for us in a person?

• Motivated and engaged in the project.

• Open to feedback, able to listen and consider different opinions in the team.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Remote/hybrid options – You can work remotely or from the company’s comfortable offices in Lithuania, Georgia, Montenegro, or Cyprus.

• Professional growth – The company provides English lessons with an instructor, supports attending professional conferences, and partially reimburses education expenses.

• Flexibility – If you want to explore something new, the company understands and supports transitions to different roles, positions, or projects.

• Teamwork – The company values the expertise of every team member and ensures that all voices are heard.

• Data-driven decision-making – All product-related decisions are based on metrics, not subjective opinions.

• Official employment, health insurance, and partial reimbursement for gym memberships.