Level Designer - Games - Meta

Summary:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

Required Skills:

Level Designer - Games Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Art Team, Leads, and Creative Directors to develop video games for Meta.

2. Help ensure video game levels are highly polished, are creatively entertaining, and progressing smoothly.

3. Apply expertise with Unreal and Maya or other major 3D modeling programs to design and create level layout plans from paper to 3D block-outs.

4. Create fun and compelling gameplay spaces that deliver on the goals of intense combat and engaging exploration.

5. Script levels using Unreal blueprints.

6. Work alongside the art team to create the level's feel and overall composition.

7. Manage all design related assets and data associated with each assigned level.

8. Thoroughly understand level design pipeline from paper to final level and understand the hardware limitations and how to design around those limitations.

9. Identify design issues for level design and flow.

10. Responsible for developing video games features including narratives and storytelling.

11. Design core features and specify innovative game-role play mechanics.

12. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

13. Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Games, Entertainment Technology, or a related field and three years of experience in the job offered or in the game industry or in a Game Designer or related occupation.

14. Position requires three years of experience in the following:

15. 1. Understanding of Narrative and storytelling in video games

16. 2. 3D Game Engine like Unreal

17. 3. 3D apps for blockout like Maya

18. 4. Visual scripting like Unreal Blueprints

19. 5. 2D editing software like Photoshop or Illustrator

20. 6. Strong design sense/principles of game design.

Public Compensation:

$159,432/year to $165,810/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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