Mobile Level Design Artist — Hidden Object Puzzles, Unity

Jam City, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days,Kin

100% Covered Medical and Company-Spon.

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spend.

Wellness Activities & Programs

12 Weeks Paid 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 title in the Narrative Game division. You will assemble levels from assets, collaborate across disciplines, and design optimized 3D environments for mobile play.

A strong portfolio and on-site work five days a week are required. Applicants should have 3+ years in level design, Unity mastery, and proficiency with Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Unity Engine

3D Game Experience

Art & Design

Education

Art Degree or equivalent

Tools

Maya

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Jam City, Inc. is seeking a Level Design Artist to craft Hidden Object scenes for a brand-new title in the Narrative Game division. You will assemble levels from assets, collaborate across disciplines, and design optimized 3D environments for mobile play.

A strong portfolio and on-site work five days a week are required. Applicants should have 3+ years in level design, Unity mastery, and proficiency with Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.