Lead Level Designer

What are you working on?

• At what stage of the project(s)? Pre-production/ production
• Genres: Action, Adventure
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Lead and mentor a team of level designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the development process.

• Close cooperation with stakeholders and with other teams to make sure levels created contribute to and enhance the gameplay and game narrative.

• Translate high-level design concepts into detailed level layouts, ensuring a balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat encounters.

• Prototype and iterate on gameplay spaces to optimize player engagement and pacing.

• Work closely with environment artists to ensure that levels are visually stunning and technically optimized.

• Oversee the implementation of gameplay mechanics, scripted events, and interactive elements within levels.

• Establishing quality benchmarks and driving the team to reach them.

• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of detailed, comprehensive documentation.

• Contributing to the creation and constant improvement of pipelines and processes.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in level design and survival horror games.

• Organizing and managing the production work related to the levels you are responsible for, coordinating departments' work.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in level design for video games, with at least 2 years in a Lead Level Designer role (ideally survival horror genre).

• Proven track record of shipping successful titles on console/PC platforms.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and the clear articulation of design concepts and intentions.

• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and motivating team members.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including blueprints.

• Excellent understanding of level design fundamentals and the role of level design in the overall player experience.

• Proficiency in creating map layouts at all stages of development – from initial sketches to fully realized levels.

• Understanding aesthetic and functional roles of the environment.

• Ability to clearly pitch and iterate gameplay ideas.

• Extensive knowledge of current survival horror titles.

• Creative problem-solving skills.

• Level of English – Upper Intermediate and higher.

• Experience with task and bug trackers.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Stability and reliability. The company has been on the market for over 20 years and has released a number of successful projects.

• Medium size company – the opportunity for real influence on the product.

• The game is in its early stage.

• Highly professional team of Level Designers with 6 people under supervision.

• An agile environment with minimum bureaucracy.

• Paid vacations/sick leaves.

• Regular reviews/feedback and development support.

• Full-time, remote work.

The selection process

• Screening with VV Recruiter

• Interview with hiring managers

• Final interview

• Offer