Senior UE5 Open-World Level Artist

Senior UE5 Open-World Level Artist

Keywords Studios · Shanghai, China · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-08

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior UE5 Open-World Level Artist to join our team and contribute to international AAA game projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for building high-quality open-world environments using Unreal Engine 5. You will work closely with Art Directors, Level Designers, Technical Artists, and international project teams to co-create game worlds that meet global AAA standards.

The ideal candidate possesses not only exceptional artistic expression but also a solid technical foundation in UE5, with the ability to independently construct, optimize, and deliver massive open-world regions.

Key Responsibilities

Open-World Scene Layout & Composition

• Build open-world regions based on concept art, design documentation, and visual targets.
• Responsible for large-scale terrain sculpting, asset placement, ecosystem design, and environmental storytelling.
• Create immersive game environments that offer rich exploration value.
• Complete the full production pipeline from Blockout to Final Art.
• Collaborate with the Level Design team to optimize player exploration, visual guidance, and spatial pacing.

UE5 Environment Production & Optimization

• Proficiently utilize UE5 open-world pipelines and tools, including:

• World Partition

• Data Layers
• One File Per Actor (OFPA)
• Landscape
• Foliage
• HLOD
• Nanite
• Lumen

• PCG (Procedural Content Generation)

• Responsible for scene performance optimization and asset management.

• Participate in establishing open-world production standards and best practices.
• Drive the implementation and integration of cutting-edge UE5 technologies within the project.

Team Collaboration

• Maintain highly efficient communication with clients, Art Directors, Level Designers, and technical teams.
• Participate in reviews, feedback loops, and project milestone deliveries.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level artists to foster their growth.
• Assist in elevating the team's overall production efficiency and quality standards.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in the game industry.
• Contributed to at least one shipped AA or AAA game project.
• Direct development experience in open-world projects.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine 5.
• Outstanding skills in scene composition, spatial design, and environmental storytelling.
• Familiar with large-scale map production pipelines and asset management specifications.
• Capable of independently taking ownership of massive regions from production to final quality control.
• Good English documentation reading comprehension and cross-team collaboration skills

Technical Competencies

Candidates must possess one or more of the following core technical capabilities:

• Practical, project-proven experience with World Partition.
• Experience in large map Streaming management.
• Experience optimizing Nanite and Lumen.
• Experience building and optimizing HLODs.
• Experience with PCG (Procedural Content Generation) environment creation.
• Experience with Landscape tools for large-scale terrain generation.
• Experience in scene performance profiling and optimization.
• Experience with UE5 open-world collaborative development pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)

Priority will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Houdini / Houdini Engine workflow experience.
• Blueprint development capabilities.
• Material and Shader creation experience.
• Python tool development experience.
• A Technical Artist background.
• Photogrammetry project experience.
• Multiplayer online open-world project experience.
• Console platform development experience (PS5 / Xbox Series X|S).
• International AAA project development experience.

Portfolio Requirements

Please provide the following upon application:

• Up-to-date personal portfolio.
• UE5 project screenshots or demonstration videos.
• Open-world project case studies.
• A clear description of your individual responsibilities within the showcased work.
• Priority given to portfolios showcasing: World Partition examples, PCG examples, Houdini workflows, Scene optimization cases, or Technical tool development.

Preferred Project Experience

Experience in the following game genres is highly preferred:

• Large-scale Open-World RPGs
• Open-World Action games
• Survival Crafting games
• MMO Open-World projects
• Console AAA projects

Reference Titles: The Witcher series, Red Dead Redemption series, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon series, Assassin's Creed series, Cyberpunk 2077.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong passion for open-world games.
• An ultimate pursuit of visual quality and attention to detail.
• Continuous attention to the development of cutting-edge UE5 technologies.
• Strong proactivity in learning and problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in an international project collaboration environment.

Benefits

Base salary, Bonus, Health insurance, EAP Program, Relocation support.

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