Art Lead (m/f/d)

Welevel Studios; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio is seeking an Art Lead to define and guide the visual identity of a photorealistic game world in Munich. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of artists, collaborating with engineering and design to create a believable, alive environment—from terrain and buildings to characters and lighting.

The role requires 3+ years in AAA game development, strong fundamentals, and hands-on leadership. Onsite work in Munich, relocation support offered, and a central city location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AAA game development.
• Strong artistic fundamentals in anatomy, lighting, composition, and materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.

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 realism.
• Establish and maintain scalable, efficient workflows and pipelines.
• Collaborate with design and engineering to ensure visuals support gameplay.
• Oversee internal and external asset production and quality.

Skills

Artistic fundamentals

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

ZBrush

Blender

Marvelous Designer

Job description

Careers ← All positions Art Lead (m/f/d) Artists München, Germany Full-time Onsite 3+ years AAA game development

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.