Level Design Artist

Jam City Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Paid sick days

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Happy hours

Company events

Job summary

Jam City Inc. is seeking a Level Design Artist to craft Hidden Object scenes for a brand new game within the Narrative Game division. You will blend artistry and design to assemble visually stunning, narrative-driven levels using existing assets and new 3D environments for mobile play.

The role requires on-site work, a strong portfolio, and 3+ years in level design and 3D game production. Proficiency in Unity, Maya, and the Adobe suite is essential, with a focus on efficient pipelines and

Qualifications

• 3+ level design experience.
• 3+ years of 3D game experience, with Hidden Object Game experience preferred.
• Complete mastery of Unity Engine.
• Must have worked on at least one 3D game from conception to completion.
• Great knowledge of Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assemble captivating levels using existing assets.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure optimal quality.
• Lit 3D scenes that are optimized for mobile devices.
• Edit or create high-quality and optimized 3D environments and props.
• Attend level preproduction meetings and propose environment, prop, camera and lighting ideas that consider design, art and narrative needs.
• Work with your Art Lead and Art Director in establishing and maintaining the look of the project.
• Present your work to the Design and Narrative leads and address any note or change of direction.
• Playtest other people’s levels and provide feedback to ensure a cohesive gameplay experience.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character environment interaction.
• Identify and develop pipeline advantages, ensuring that assets are created in the most efficient way possible.
• Interface with Lead Artist, Art Director, Producers, and other project leads on various issues and deadlines.
• Identify and solve aesthetic and technical issues in the development process.

Skills

Level design

3D game experience

Unity Engine

Maya

Adobe Creative Suite

English language

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Art degree or equivalent

Tools

Unity

Maya

Adobe Creative Suite

Shader graph tools

Substance Painter

Job description

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
• 100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
• Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More*
• Wellness Activities & Programs
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
• Happy Hours
• Company Events

*Only applies to full‑time positions.

We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the Jam City Narrative Game division. Your role is to contribute to the game team by assembling together visual stunning levels that adhere to the best game design principles, thus creating engaging, story filled puzzles. You are equally an artist and a designer, with the ability to touch every aspect of the level pipeline.

In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with either a link to an online portfolio, website or a pdf showcasing recent artwork upon application, as well as be willing to work on‑site, 5x week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble captivating levels using existing assets.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to ensure optimal quality.
• Lit 3d scenes that are optimized for mobile devices.
• Edit or create high‑quality and optimized 3D environments and props.
• Attend level preproduction meetings and propose environment, prop, camera and lighting ideas that consider design, art and narrative needs.
• Work with your Art Lead and Art Director in establishing and maintaining the look of the project.
• Present your work to the Design and Narrative leads and address any note or change of direction.
• Playtest other people’s levels and provide feedback to ensure a cohesive gameplay experience.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in‑game environment assets and character environment interaction.
• Identify and develop pipeline advantages, ensuring that assets are created in the most efficient way possible.
• Interface with Lead Artist, Art Director, Producers, and other project leads on various issues and deadlines.
• Identify and solve aesthetic and technical issues in the development process.

REQUIREMENTS

• Perfect understanding of composition, color, value, and form as it relates to both classic art and gameplay visuals.
• 3+ level design experience.
• 3+ years of 3D game experience, with HIdden Object Game experience preferred.
• Complete mastery of Unity Engine
• Must have worked on at least one 3D game from conception to completion.
• Great knowledge of Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Rendering and real‑time shader development awareness.
• Experience with PBR materials.
• Must understand 3D pipeline and process as it relates to game development and have experience partnering with other game team disciplines such as engineering and design.
• Affinity for problem‑solving and self‑reliance.
• Art Degree or similar working experience.
• Excellent grasp of the English language.

NICE TO HAVE

• Strong 2D concept and illustration skills.
• Shader creation experience in any shader graph tool.
• Knowledge of Substance Painter.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full‑time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.Pay Range: $90,000 — $110,000 salary per year.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world’s most beloved casual puzzle and story‑driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan‑favorite, award‑winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players’ lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.