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Lead Level Designer AAA Game Studio Germany - Ref 2473

01-02-2022

An award-winning studio is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the responsibility for setting the game vision for level design on a new co-op game. As a Lead Level Designer, you will take on a hands-on approach to leading your team and producing a high-quality player experience through the delivery of compelling player experiences through ideation, iteration, and implementation.

You’ll work directly with a world-class team to create beautiful, industry-leading products that push the envelope in the gaming community. You’ll manage, coach, and develop a team of incredibly talented, dynamic designers. We are looking for people who want to have fun at work, share ownership, and make smart decisions; responsible people who have a positive attitude, are passionate and value professionalism.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the level design of an entire product, driving end to end implementation across the team.
Take responsibility for overseeing our level designers, shaping the process of level design across departments, as well as being the representative of level design to other teams and stakeholders.
You will realise and communicate the game vision throughout the studio, ensuring alignment across all disciplines.
You will drive frequent feedback sessions to gather feedback for you and your team and strive to provide constructive feedback to the wider team.
Embracing the creative vision, championing it, iterating, and delivering a full experience that gels all the other disciplines (like combat or progression) that exceeds player expectations.
You will be hands-on and lead your team to produce benchmark level layouts and scripts, ultimately delivering the highest quality player experience.
In partnership with the technical art department, innovate production prototypes for level design, while persistently aiming to devise and improve it.

Qualifications

Over 5+ years of extensive experience as Level Designer.
Past experience of over 2+ years as Lead Level Designer.
Proven success building worlds, levels and encounters that harmonize with core game mechanics, especially in co-op games.
Significant involvement in the level design of multiple game titles, with preferably a full cycle on a AAA title (or equivalent) at Senior or lead level.
An individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Vast knowledge in modern 3D game engines and relevant editing tools.
Create a positive inclusive work environment that will grow team motivation and performance.

Desirable skills