Level Designer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the level design process for a AAA-quality game project.
• Create and maintain level design documentation, including flowcharts, blockouts, and written specifications.
• Design and build engaging, fun, and visually compelling levels from concept to final polish.
• Mentor and guide junior level designers, providing feedback and ensuring quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with game design, art, programming, and production teams to achieve a cohesive vision.
• Prototype and iterate on level layouts, pacing, and gameplay scenarios using in-house or external tools.
• Optimize levels for performance and memory while maintaining design intent.
• Participate in playtests, gather feedback, and implement design improvements.
• Review and evaluate level design work from team members and external contributors.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Level Designer, with at least 1 year in a Lead or Senior capacity.
• Shipped at least one AAA title on PC or console (PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S) as a Level Designer.
• Expert proficiency with a major game engine (Unreal Engine 4/5 strongly preferred; Unity considered).
• Strong understanding of level design principles: pacing, flow, encounter design, environmental storytelling, and player guidance.
• Proven ability to create detailed blockouts and whitebox levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience with open-world level design.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Blueprints, Lua, or visual scripting).
• Background in modding or custom map creation.
• Experience with Perforce, SVN, or Git for version control.
• Understanding of 3D art pipelines and asset creation.
• Knowledge of game analytics and playtesting methodologies.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, unannounced AAA project.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading global game development company.
• Work on cutting-edge technology and tools.