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# Level Artist

- **Company:** Vertigo Games
- **Location:** Rotterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Color Theory
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/f69c65d8-5bda-4fc2-a151-110fb04b2eca/level-artist

## About the Role

+ * Experience developing games for Console, PC, and VR platforms within an Agile team environment.
 * Built immersive in-engine environments, utilizing meticulous asset placement and set dressing to craft game worlds rich in environmental storytelling.
 * Applied a strong understanding of modularity to build flexible level systems, ensuring rapid iteration and optimized production.
 * Solid understanding of content creation and technical optimization, managing the environment pipeline from functional greybox to final artistic polish.
 * Strong grasp of core art fundamentals, such as color theory, composition, proportion, and shape language.
 * Experience working with Unity and Blender.
 * English on a proficient level.

## Description

+ * Collaborated closely with environment and level artists, as well as level designers, to build detailed worlds that aligned with the art direction and enhanced gameplay.
 * Manage the implementation of levels within the engine, overseeing the entire pipeline from greyboxing to the final polished state.
 * Apply your understanding of composition and staging to create immersive game environments that tell a story.
 * Ensure that levels are built and implemented in a way that maximizes performance while maintaining visual quality.
 * Follow the established production schedule and ensure that your level assignments are delivered on time and meet the quality requirements.
 * Plan and co-ordinate your work regularly with your lead and team by communicating effectively to ensure transparency.
 * Confidently presented work and project progress during team reviews and cross-functional meetings.


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