Sr. Level Designer - Randstad USA

job summary:

Sr. Level Designer needed for Full Time Remote Opportunity with Randstad Digital's client

As Sr. Level Designer, you will work with designers, writers, programmers, and artists to envision, plan, and implement entire sequences of fun and innovative gameplay with a strong focus on story telling. Initial work will involve exploration of game design concepts as part of developing our new IP, and later will move on to creating content for the game at final quality. This role involves close collaboration with other disciplines to shape the vision of the project, as you integrate content design with other facets of the game and iterate towards a cohesive overall experience.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience as a Level Designer in professional game development shipping multiple AAA titles

• A high level of experience in Unreal 4/5 and Blueprints

• Experience guiding multiple levels through concepting to final quality

• Experience with asset inheritance & modular workflows

• Familiarity with gameplay mechanics in action/adventure/RPG titles

• The ability to explicitly define and communicate solutions to complex narrative, gameplay, and technical problems

• Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines

• A passion for all aspects of story telling to craft incredible memorable experiences

• A strong understanding of the state of the art in game design and a passion for innovation

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• strong initiative and ability to drive cross-discipline efforts

 
location: EDMONTON, Alberta
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and own features related to the level & mission creation pipeline from prototypes to final quality

• Contribute to memorable gameplay experiences that support the narrative and the themes of the IP through collaboration with the broader team

• Define, document, and share best practices related to the creation of levels and missions

• Actively mentor creative and technical abilities of team members

• Participate in game design discussions and contribute valuable ideas and feedback to all aspects of the project

• Remain current with new and innovative technologies, proactively incorporating and improving pipelines and processes

• Collaborate with other team members to integrate their work into a high-quality, performant game experience

• Iterate based on constructive feedback from peers, testers, and players

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Web Design

Unreal

Blueprints

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.