About the role
Why us? welevel is an innovative game studio based in Munich, backed by top-tier investors. We are developing Solid River , the first AAA survival game with deep city-building mechanics in the late game, set in a medieval, procedurally generated world with AI-driven NPCs. Here’s what makes us stand out: Inspiring Work Environment : A central Munich location with a diverse, motivated, and international team that fosters creativity and collaboration. Competitive
Compensation : We believe in rewarding talent with attractive and fair packages. Innovative Technology : Work with the latest tools and technologies to push boundaries and make the impossible possible. Your Role We are looking for a Senior Technical Artist (Character) to join our team in Munich. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between character art and technology, ensuring our characters look and perform exceptionally across various in-game scenarios. You will collaborate closely with artists, animators, and engineers to develop robust character pipelines, tools, and shaders that elevate the visual quality of our game.
Responsibilities Develop and maintain character art pipelines, ensuring efficient workflows for character artists and animators. Create and optimize shaders, materials, and rigs for high-quality character rendering and animation. Collaborate with character artists and engineers to implement procedural solutions for character customization and animation. Ensure character assets meet performance benchmarks while maintaining visual fidelity. Work with animation teams to refine and improve real-time deformation, skinning, and rigging solutions. Support AI-driven character systems by developing dynamic material and rigging solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to character implementation in Unreal Engine. Research and integrate cutting-edge technologies (e.g., Nvidia Audio2Face, Unreal Engine Metahuman, AI-driven animation). Document processes and provide training to the art team on technical best practices