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# Level Design Artist

- **Company:** Jam City
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000 - $110,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Creative Cloud, Video Game Development, Maya
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1faa53fb2

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.