Salary :
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Level Designer. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in level design to enhance the gameplay experience in our upcoming projects. As a key contributor, you will work collaboratively with various disciplines to create immersive environments that reflect the game's vision. Your insights and creativity will be crucial in ensuring that our levels are both engaging and polished, ultimately shaping how players interact with our games.
Accountabilities
- Own gameplay-focused design work for combat maps
- Collaborate with Designers, Artists, Engineers, and Animators to create compelling environments
- Build and implement layouts using set game metrics with Unreal Engine
- Work in Unreal Blueprints
- Maintain consistent navmesh and gameplay metrics throughout our levels
- Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate progress effectively
- Present design ideas, obtain feedback, and iterate rapidly
- Playtest and refine levels to enhance gameplay quality
- Drive external/outsourced level development
- Ensure proper implementation of level design assets with internal and external teams
Requirements
- Strong portfolio showcasing scale, pacing, and spatial design
- Experience with multiplayer shooter titles and understanding shooter mechanics
- 10+ years of Level Design experience with at least one shipped game in Unreal Engine
- Expertise in 3D design software such as Maya, Blender, or 3DS Max
- Deep knowledge of shooter combat design principles
- Proficient in Unreal Engine and Blueprints
- Experience working with Outsource teams for level design
- Ability to solve problems creatively in collaboration with others
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for team events and offsites
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $210,000
- Remote-first work environment
- Opportunity to collaborate on diverse media projects
- Access to a supportive and inclusive team culture
- Flexible working arrangements
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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