Depending on the studio and the skill of specific people they might qualify to do both for sure. Some studios separate Scripting from Level Design as well, so the LDs aren't required to be able to script. I'm an environment artist but during my career I've definitely done a lot of level design myself. Mainly because the…
Level designers are mostly required to do some basic art stuff to help get a feel for the level and composition. However, they do alot more work pertaining to the flow, composition, scripting, and so forth. Environment art is different and does not qualify you to do level design (or vice versa), as generally the enviro…
Well remember not to confuse set dressers with level designers, while LD's will do both alot of the time, the role of an LD alone is unrelated to being a 3d artist. LD is more technical planning, blueprint of a level, lots of flow charts, annotated diagrams of scene play etc. Although 3d artists can often set dress.
Man, this has been so helpful! I really appreciate it... I'm glad I asked, as I'm seeing there is often a big divide. I have several months until I apply for school, which should give me time to decide whether to apply to the art track or the design track. Sorry for so many questions, but just to make sure I'm clear, is it…
I've been learning a lot of level designerish thingies lately as im working as a artist among a small team of level designers. My short advice would be that if you want to learn env. art too, dont go trying to learn how to actually model environment art from scrathc. Just learn what makes environments and props look good…