Junior Puzzle Level Designer (Project Based)
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Junior Puzzle Level Designer at Amber, you will contribute to the creation of engaging and well-balanced levels for renowned puzzle game franchises. Responsibilities include designing exciting gameplay experiences, collaborating with team members and partners to align with product vision, iterating on designs based on testing and feedback, implementing creative level ideas, and actively playing puzzle games to stay informed about the casual gaming market. The role demands a solid understanding of free-to-play and puzzle design principles, strong game design instincts, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
- 1+ year experience with free-to-play puzzle games
- Aptitude for level design (portfolio or professional experience)
- Understanding of free-to-play & puzzle design fundamentals
- Strong game design instincts
- Proficient English communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
Good to have:
- Post-secondary degree in game design
- Game jam or hobby game projects
Perks:
- Competitive project-based compensation
- Opportunity to work on exciting projects
- Clear communication and support
- Flexible timelines and deadlines
- Potential for long-term collaboration
- Transparent work evaluation
6 skills required
Job Details
About us:
At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals, and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.
About the role:
The Puzzle Level Design Studio in Amber focuses on delivering top quality design services for partners such as EA, Ubisoft, King, Rovio and Futureplay. If you’re passionate about learning puzzle design, or an experienced level designer looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to make your mark on some of the best-known puzzle game franchises in the world. Realize your talents and express your creativity by joining a collective of passionate artisans, working with world-class partners. As a Junior Level Designer, you'll create delightful experiences that keep players on the edge of their seats!
The Quest:
- Join one of our dedicated teams designing world class levels for top game franchises.
- Design exciting, well-paced and finely balanced levels.
- Work closely with your teammates and our partners to align your work to the product vision.
- Use iteration, internal play tests, metrics, and feedback to refine your work.
- Implement creative ideas for new levels and create exciting "wow moments" for our players.
- Actively play casual puzzle games to understand the casual audience and hone your craft.
The Skills:
- At least 1 year experience with free-to-play casual puzzle games.
- Demonstrated aptitude for level design, which could be shown through:
- Experience working as a professional level designer.
- Post-secondary degree in a game design related field
- Portfolio of game jam or hobby game projects
- Solid understanding of free-to-play and puzzle design fundamentals
- Strong instincts for game design with the ability to create fun game play.
- Proficient English with good verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
- Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork
- Passion for learning and self-development
The Reward:
- Competitive project-based compensation
- Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
- Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
- Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
- Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
- Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.
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About The Company
Amber is a full-service game development and creative services agency, with offices in Bucharest, Botosani, Craiova, Kyiv, Warsaw, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara and Montreal. We're structured as a network of studios with different skills and specializations, delivering top quality services in full game production, co-development, engineering, design, live ops, quality assurance and more.
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