Level Designer

Skills
Cadence EncounterConsoleDesign ReviewGame DevelopmentGameplayInterpersonalLevel Design
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Proven level design experience on console or PC titles
  • Experience on AAA titles, with a title shipped in a level design position
  • Broad knowledge of aspects of game and level design with an understanding of layout, combat and encounter design, balancing, flow, difficulty, progression & usability
  • Able to describe approaches that create engaging and fun levels
  • A passion for creating fun and accessible games for children and families
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
  • Experience of scripting gameplay and levels ideally in Blueprint
  • Experience of games development and shipped at least one action or action/adventure title on console or PC title
  • Ability to take direction and feedback well
  • Experience of UE4/ UE5 an advantage

Nice to have

  • Broad game and level design knowledge
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Passion for fun and accessible games
  • Open to feedback
  • Adaptable

Day to day

  • You will design and build high quality levels which support the vision and creative pillars of the game
  • You will follow the direction of the lead level designer
  • Via regular reviews you will iterate on feedback from the lead level designer & other level designers to reach the agreed quality bar
  • You will closely collaborate with other disciplines, understanding their role and building a positive relationship
  • You will follow level design best practice, and ensure your work maintains stability & quality throughout development
  • You will take part in level design reviews, and be willing to take feedback and produce solutions
  • You will play the game regularly, providing feedback in a clear and constructive manner
  • You will work with the production teams & lead level designer to verify that your task estimations are reasonable, communicating on progress and delivering your work to deadlines at quality
  • You will encourage a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and respect

Hiring process

  • Interview process discussion