Level Designer
Marketing, Media & Creative · Creative Arts & Fashion · Graphic Design
In short
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of multiple levels from concept through final polish.
- Use Unreal as well as proprietary tools to create and debug levels.
- Be accountable for the design quality and player experience of assigned levels.
- Regularly collaborate with other level designers, technical designers, and artists.
- Serve as a collaborator and point of contact for partner teams, including Cinematics, Visual Effects, Audio, and Engineering.
- Use the Unreal tools to implement memorable challenges, combat, objectives, and scripted events.
- Participate in feedback and review sessions, contributing constructive input on your work and that of teammates.
- Regularly present work progress, incorporate feedback, and iterate on designs.
- Create and maintain design documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Art, Writing, Behavioral Science, Data Science, Game Design, or related field AND 2+ years’ experience in game development and design, systems design, content production, or related field.
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience creating engaging gameplay experiences and delivering high-quality levels for action games.
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in level design for games.
- Shipped at least 1 AAA game.
- Understanding of level design principles, technical constraints, and narrative integration.
- Experience implementing and leveraging gameplay systems within level design.
- Experience working collaboratively in a cross-discipline development environment.
Benefits
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is $111,200-166,800 CAD per year.
- Work in a leading first-party studio for XBOX Game Studios.
Skills
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
5 days ago
Employment Type
Contract
Work mode
On Site
Salary
CA$111,200–166,800 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Canada
Qualification
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