Senior Level Artist

Founded in 2000, Frogwares is an independent game development studio with roots in Ukraine and Ireland.

We are best known for The Sinking City and the long-running Sherlock Holmes series - immersive, single-player experiences that blend atmosphere, storytelling, and player agency.

With over 100 talented developers and millions of copies sold worldwide, our games are available on major platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

As we continue to grow our portfolio for a new generation of gamers, we’re now developing our most ambitious project yet: The Sinking City 2 - a Lovecraftian survival horror game built in Unreal Engine 5.

To learn more about us, visit frogwares.com

Nad czym pracować?

• Nazwa projektu (ów): The Sinking City 2
• Platformy : PC, Console

Na jakie zadania (obowiązki)?

Frogwares is looking for a Senior Level Artist to join the development of our new survival horror game – The Sinking City 2. We’re seeking a creative, technically skilled, and detail-oriented artist who can take ownership of large-scale environments and ensure they are visually compelling, gameplay-supportive, and narratively rich.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build high-quality 3D environment art, including modular and unique assets, using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard 3D software;

• Compose engaging, playable, and visually immersive levels in collaboration with Level Designers and Narrative Designers;

• Take ownership of level art from blockout to final polish, including asset placement, lighting, and visual storytelling;

• Ensure technical performance and memory efficiency across platforms through effective optimization and clean asset management;

• Maintain consistent visual quality across levels and contribute to establishing and maintaining visual benchmarks.

Jakiego specjalisty szukamy?

• 5+ years of experience in environment or level art roles in the game industry;

• At least one shipped AA or AAA game;

• Strong 3D modeling skills: experience creating game-ready assets (high poly/low poly, UVs, baking, texturing);

• Deep understanding of level composition, architecture, and environmental storytelling;

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine and tools such as Maya/3ds Max/Blender, Substance 3D Painter/Designer, Photoshop;

• Solid experience with lighting, world-building, and post-process setup;

• Good understanding of technical constraints and performance optimization for real-time engines;

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills;

• Strong spoken English — ability to work effectively in an international team.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Basic knowledge of shader creation and material setup in Unreal Engine;

Dlaczego u nas przyjemno pracować ?

• Flexible work setup: choose between working remotely or from our Kyiv office near Pochaina metro station, equipped with a power generator for stability during outages.

• 20 paid vacation days and 10 paid sick days annually.

• A chance to grow professionally, explore new ideas, and contribute to projects that push creative boundaries.

• A culture of ownership - every team member is encouraged to take initiative, share ideas, and leave their mark on the game.

• Monthly milestone parties - whether you're remote or in-office, it's a chance to connect, celebrate progress, and meet the team in person.

• Be part of a well-known Ukrainian game studio with 25 years of experience and a passion for crafting ambitious, story-driven experiences.