Level Artist (UE5)

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

Stunning visuals and immersive environment is a key part of one of the studio's leading projects - SPINE. So currently we are looking for a Level Artist to help us create even more amazing locations.

SPINE is made with Unreal Engine 5 and centered around cinematic gun-fu shootouts. It's a third-person beat'em'up with a full set of PC gaming features, including a deep storyline, a unique setting, cutscenes, intriguing enemies, memorable bosses, character progression, and, most importantly, breathtaking battles with a wide array of firearms.

This project represents a new ambitious challenge for the company as it marks our first game for both PC and consoles.

Responsibilities:

• Work with level designers and art director on the overall art direction and vision of the project.

• Block out basic ideas, arrange assets.

• Find optimal solutions in visual and functional aspects.

• Work with documentation and according to documentation.

• Perform final polishing of levels, work with micro-compositions.

• Set up lighting.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Unreal Engine.

• Understanding of composition, light, and color principles.

• Basic understanding of game design.

• Professional approach to working with feedback.

• Flexibility and initiative.

• Desire to work in a team.

• Fluent communication in English or Russian is required.

Will be a plus:

• Experience working on AAA-level projects.

• Experience as a 3D modeler, concept artist, or lighting artist.

We offer:

• A great team with a friendly and informal work environment (we share colleagues' interests, play video games together, and organize internal game jams).

• Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events.

• Remote work from all over the world.

• Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3) with possibility of adjustment.

• Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications).