Lead Level Designer (remote)

What are you working on?

• Genres: Action, Adventure
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Frogwares is currently looking for a highly skilled and passionate Lead Level Designer to join our team for its upcoming title — The Sinking City 2 .

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 on a project similar to The Sinking City 2 (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.

• 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 +;

• Experience with task and bug trackers;

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;

Why do we enjoy working here?

• An exciting project where you can develop professionally;

• Intellectually stimulating work environment and peers;

• Agile atmosphere with no bureaucracy and hierarchy;

• Secured compensation level, paid vacations/sick leaves;

• Regular reviews/feedback and development support;

The selection process

Required Application Materials:

• Resume in English