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Music Level Designer (New Games - Hybrid Casual Games)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (On-site)

Music Level Designer (New Games - Hybrid Casual Games)

2 Hours ago • 2-4 Years • Level Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As a Music Level Designer, you'll create engaging levels for hybrid-casual mobile music games. You'll collaborate with designers and other departments, ensuring levels align with the game's vision and integrate music-driven mechanics. Responsibilities include level design execution, prototyping and testing, documentation, collaboration with game designers, research and innovation. You'll design well-paced, balanced, and polished levels, create prototypes, maintain clear documentation, and contribute to player retention and engagement. The role requires experience in mobile game level design, a strong portfolio, and an understanding of player behavior in this genre.

Must have:

2-4 years level design experience (mobile game)
Portfolio showcasing level design work
Experience balancing challenge, accessibility, and progression
Interpreting playtest data and adjusting designs
Designing levels for music games (plus)
Strong grasp of level layout, pacing, and player progression
Designing levels integrating with rhythm-based gameplay
Understanding of hybrid-casual mobile game audiences

OBJECTIVES

As a Level Designer, you will create and refine levels that provide engaging and enjoyable experiences for players.You will collaborate with Senior Level Designers, Game Designers, and other departments to ensure that levels align with the game’s vision and effectively integrate music-driven mechanics. This role requires creativity, technical expertise, and a strong understanding of player behavior in mobile games.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Level Design Execution:
Design and implement fun, well-paced levels that resonate with hybrid-casual mobile music game players.
Ensure levels reflect the game’s rhythm-based mechanics and enhance player engagement.
Prototyping and Testing:
Build level prototypes to test ideas quickly and iterate based on playtest feedback.
Collaborate with QC and other team members to identify and address design issues.
Documentation and Communication:
Maintain detailed documentation for level designs, including layouts, and flowcharts.
Communicate level design updates and intentions effectively to the team.
Game Design Collaboration:
Work closely with Game Designers to integrate mechanics into levels seamlessly.
Incorporate music and gameplay elements cohesively to enhance the player experience.
Research and Innovation:
Study trends in mobile game-level design and analyze successful games for insights.
Learn and apply best practices for designing levels that align with the hybrid-casual genre.

Expected Output
Well-designed, balanced, and polished levels that align with the game’s vision.
Prototypes that demonstrate innovative-level concepts and ideas.
Updated and clear documentation for all levels designed.
Contributions to improving player retention and engagement metrics through level design.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
2-4 years of experience in level design, with at least one shipped mobile game.
A portfolio showcasing your level design work.
Experience in balancing challenge, accessibility, and player progression.
Experience in interpreting playtest data and adjusting designs accordingly.
Experience in designing levels for music games is a strong plus.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong grasp of level layout, pacing, and player progression principles.
Ability to design levels that integrate seamlessly with rhythm-based gameplay.
Understanding of hybrid-casual mobile game audiences and preferences.
Clear and concise communication of level design ideas and updates.
Strong problem-solving skills to address gameplay and technical challenges.
Good at Feedback Reception and Constructive Criticism.
Pay Attention to Detail and Precision.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and top-performing games.
Familiar with industry-standard game design tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Jira, Confluence, Figma, etc.).

About Amanotes

We are Amanotes - a dynamic interactive music company that's using

cutting-edge technology to transform how people experience music. Since 2014, we have dominated the global simple music game market with over 3 billion downloads and more than 100 million monthly active users. As world’s top Music Game Publisher and top App Publisher from Southeast Asia by downloads, our ambition is to create the world's #1 interactive music ecosystem where “Everyone Can Music” in any way they want.

As we embark on our journey, we're working hard to broaden our portfolio with more advanced products like music gaming hub, music simulation, and music education apps. Come join our music-filled workplace and let's create some magical music experiences together!

How To Apply?

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About The Company

Amanotes

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Amanotes is a leading music tech company with the mission of delivering the best music interactive experience to users.

Since 2014, 30+ music games and mobile applications were published under our name with 2+ billion downloads worldwide and 120+ million monthly active users. In 2019, we were proudly listed as the #1 mobile apps publisher from Southeast Asia, the #1 music games publisher in the world, and one of the top 20 mobile apps publishers in the world across all categories.

If you love to work in a friendly and fun environment with music all around the corner, come join us!

Explore our products on Google Play and iOS App Store such as Magic Tiles 3, Tiles Hop, Dancing Ballz, and more than 30 others.