Senior Level Designer

Accountabilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, design, and develop engaging level content aligned with the game's core mechanics and creative direction.


• Design and construct maps, arenas, objectives, combat spaces, and other gameplay environments from initial concepts through final blockout.


• Create clear blockouts that effectively communicate player flow, scale, positioning, sightlines, cover opportunities, traversal routes, and gameplay intent.


• Present and pitch level design concepts and ideas to internal and external stakeholders.


• Rapidly iterate on levels based on playtest results, player behavior, design objectives, and feedback from the wider development team.


• Participate in playtests of your own and other designers' work, providing thoughtful and actionable feedback.


• Collaborate with Mechanics Designers, AI Designers, and Engineers to develop unique gameplay mechanics and improve level design tools and workflows.


• Work closely with Environment Artists to transition gameplay blockouts into polished environments while protecting the intended gameplay experience and spatial integrity.


• Help identify opportunities to improve level design processes, tools, and player experiences throughout development.


• Mentor and support junior members of the level design team, sharing knowledge, techniques, and constructive feedback.


• Contribute to a collaborative culture of experimentation, iteration, and continuous improvement.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Level Design, ideally with experience on shipped or playable commercial games.


• Strong passion and knowledge of action games on PC and/or console.


• Demonstrated expertise in game design, spatial design, and 3D level construction.


• Professional experience with industry-standard game engines such as Unreal Engine 5 and/or Unity.


• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality Level Design work, preferably including shipped or publicly playable projects.


• Strong understanding of player behavior, spatial readability, combat design, movement, navigation, and gameplay flow.


• Ability to intelligently discuss the strengths and weaknesses of modern games and articulate the design techniques that contribute to engaging levels and systems.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to understand direction, present ideas clearly, incorporate feedback, and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple disciplines in a remote environment.


• Demonstrated ability or willingness to mentor more junior designers.


• Drawing, art, or Photoshop skills are a plus.


• Experience with scripting languages and technical level design workflows is advantageous.


• Ability to create 3D geometry beyond basic blockout quality is a plus.


• A proactive, imaginative, and player-focused approach to game development.

• Fully remote working environment with support for team members across many regions.


• Generous paid time off allowance.


• Dedicated summer and winter studio closures in addition to regular PTO.


• Private medical and dental healthcare.


• Private mental health support scheme.


• Generous annual health and wellbeing allowance.


• Discretionary studio bonus.


• High-end technology and equipment for your home working setup.


• Additional region-specific benefits.


• Significant creative autonomy and flexibility in how you approach your work.


• Supportive culture focused on honesty, collaboration, continuous improvement, and a healthy relationship with work.


• Opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, high-profile game project alongside experienced and passionate developers.

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