Litio Games

Who We Are
We are Litio Games, an indie game studio based in Istanbul. Our team is driven by a passion for creating captivating games for gamers worldwide. With our collective experience in concept art and game development, we strive to push the boundaries of what games can be.
Our mission is to craft immersive experiences that entertain and leave a lasting impact, with a touch of horror. We’re currently working on our debut title, an indie game set to be released on PC and console. As we embark on this thrilling journey, we invite you to become part of our story as we aim to make our mark in the gaming industry.
Join our passionate and talented team, and help us create something exceptional. Together, let’s inspire gamers to explore, dream, and connect through unique and groundbreaking experiences.

Who We’re Looking For

• Horror/Paranormal Enthusiast – You genuinely enjoy the genre and understand its aesthetic and emotional tone.
• Versatile 2D Artist – Comfortable creating a wide range of digital materials such as GIFs, emotes, posters, and more.
• Tool-Savvy – Proficient with common 2D design and animation tools.
• Collaborative and Communicative – Strong interpersonal skills and openness to feedback; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Indie Development Experience – Familiar with the workflows and dynamics of small, agile teams.
• Portfolio Required – We’re looking for demonstrable quality and range in your previous work.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Content Creation: Develop engaging assets for social platforms – including attention-grabbing images, GIFs, short video snippets, memes, and stories.
• Promotional Art & Posters: Create high-quality promotional artwork using in-game screenshots, provided assets, or original illustrations.
• Store Page Visuals: Design store assets (e.g., capsule images, banners, thumbnails) for platforms such as Steam.
• Basic Video Editing: Produce simple video clips and highlight reels to showcase gameplay and features.
• Press Kit & Print Materials: Develop visual content for press kits, flyers, and other promotional documentation.
• Emotes & Stickers: Design expressive emotes and stickers for use on community platforms like Discord and Twitch.
• Maintain Visual Consistency: Ensure all materials adhere to the game's established aesthetic and brand guidelines.
• Iterate Based on Feedback: Collaborate with team members and revise work based on input and evolving needs.
• Stay Current with Trends: Keep up to date with design, platform, and genre-specific trends to ensure content remains fresh and relevant.

Why Join Us?

• Remote & Flexible – Work from anywhere with flexible hours tailored to your schedule.
• Collaborative Culture – Communicate easily via Slack with a responsive and respectful team.
• Multicultural Environment – Join a diverse and passionate team of creatives from around the world.
• Creative Freedom – Work on games that value storytelling, atmosphere, and originality.

Who We Are

Litio Games is an independent studio focused on deeply atmospheric horror experiences. We’re looking for a Level Designer to help construct unsettling, labyrinthine environments that promote tension, disorientation, and strategic exploration. In this role, you’ll design layouts that serve as the backbone of suspenseful gameplay, emphasizing player navigation, pacing, and psychological discomfort.

If you’re passionate about building emotionally charged spaces and understand how spatial design influences gameplay, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design Structured, Tension-Filled Environments: Create detailed level layouts that encourage player separation, increase navigational pressure, and support claustrophobic, high-stakes exploration.
• Structured Iteration Based on Feedback: Develop levels using a waterfall-inspired pipeline: concept, layout definition, design pass, and refinement—incorporating feedback at clearly defined stages.
• Establish Gameplay Flow and Encounter Spaces: Integrate player movement, pacing beats, and moment-to-moment tension into the layout, ensuring both challenge and navigability.
• Design Alternate Layouts (e.g., Nightmare Versions): Plan spatial and functional variations of environments to support dual-world gameplay, psychological disorientation, and dynamic threat strategies.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with game designers, tech artists, and level artists to ensure technical feasibility and fidelity to narrative and gameplay goals.
• Support Navigation-Driven Storytelling: Design spatial logic, transitions, and layouts that align with the story experience, while leaving visual storytelling and asset placement to the Level Art team.
• Contribute to Playtesting Strategy: Provide design intent documentation and support structured testing phases to validate level usability and gameplay goals.

Ideal Candidate Has…

• 3+ Years of Experience: In level design, ideally in horror, immersive sims, survival games, or other tension-driven genres.
• Unreal Engine 5 Expertise: Strong proficiency in level building, Blueprints, lighting, and performance considerations.
• Deep Understanding of Player Psychology: Especially how space, sound, and ambiguity can evoke discomfort, dread, and curiosity.
• Collaborative Work Style: Comfortable coordinating with art and tech disciplines to ensure designs fit technical and aesthetic goals.
• Comfort with Waterfall Design Methodology: Able to work through defined phases of layout development and feedback cycles.
• Experience With Navigation-Oriented Level Challenges: Familiarity with building maze-like, layered environments for single-player or co-op navigation under pressure.

Bonus Points For…

• Experience with:
  • Environmental storytelling or puzzle design.
  • Co-op/multiplayer level balancing.
  • AI pathing and dynamic spatial triggers.
• Knowledge of:
  • Neuroarchitecture and sensory-affect design principles.
  • Horror cinematography or sound design.

Why Join Litio Games?

• Remote-First Studio – Work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible Hours – We value productivity, not presenteeism.
• Diverse Team – Collaborate with passionate creatives across cultures.
• Creative Freedom – Your ideas will help shape the heart of the game.
• Slack-Driven Communication – Transparent, async-friendly workflows.

We are Litio Games, an indie game studio based in Istanbul. Our team is driven by a passion for creating captivating games for gamers worldwide. With our collective experience in concept art and game development, we strive to push the boundaries of what games can be.
Our mission is to craft immersive experiences that entertain and leave a lasting impact, with a touch of horror. We’re currently working on our debut title, an indie game set to be released on PC and console. As we embark on this thrilling journey, we invite you to become part of our story as we aim to make our mark in the gaming industry.
Join our passionate and talented team, and help us create something exceptional. Together, let’s inspire gamers to explore, dream, and connect through unique and groundbreaking experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Model and texture hero-quality hard-surface props for real-time use in Unreal Engine 5. This includes:
  • Player tools (with functional state variations)
  • Equipment
  • Environmental interactables
• Interpret briefs, blockouts, and real-world reference material to create highly readable, grounded assets that support gameplay clarity and immersion.
• Deliver game-ready assets, including:
  • Clean topology
  • Optimized UVs
  • Efficient, realistic PBR texturing
  • LODs where applicable
  • Performance-optimized exports for UE5
• Collaborate with the Art, Tech Art, and Lighting teams to ensure technical integrity and visual consistency.
• Participate in weekly check-ins for structured feedback and alignment.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing:
  • High-quality hard-surface models with realistic PBR textures
  • Grounded, real-world references over stylized or sci-fi work
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marmoset)
• Experience with game asset preparation: clean topology, proper UV layout, and texture optimization
• Ability to follow direction and adapt to an established art style
• Clear communication and a constructive approach to feedback

Nice to Have

• Experience creating assets in contemporary or near-future, reality-based aesthetics
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 workflows, including:
  • Efficient asset integration
  • LOD setup (no Nanite usage)
  • Material structure alignment

What We Offer

• Creative freedom with focused art direction: bring functional props to life with purpose
• A collaborative, respectful, and streamlined indie team environment
• Remote work with flexible scheduling across time zones
• Opportunity for continued work in future development phases

How to Apply

Apply with the following:

• A brief intro and your availability
• Portfolio link (with relevant hard-surface prop work)
• Resume or ArtStation profile
• Rate expectation (in USD)
• Earliest availability for onboarding