Lead Level Designer

1 Month ago • All levels • Level Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lead Level Designer based in Manchester, you will be working with Senior Leadership to build Locations and Sandbox experiences for Star Citizen. You will be involved in creating everything from small outposts to large cities across multiple planets, moons, and solar systems. The role involves guiding the team in crafting unique and engaging locations, bridging the Design and Environment teams to ensure gameplay excellence, delivering and implementing levels to the highest quality, leading design discussions, addressing feedback from Game Directors, contributing to tools and workflow development, and mentoring team members. You'll be at the core of building out our Sandbox experience and bringing the universe to life!
Must have:
  • Extensive experience in game production as a senior/lead level designer
  • Eye for art composition, architectural concepts, and creating engaging environments
  • Strong understanding of visual scripting principles
  • Ability to create design proposals for peer reviews
  • Focused, motivated, and effective on all tasks through completion

Job Details

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

As a Lead Level Designer based in Manchester, you will be working directly with Senior Leadership to build Locations and Sandbox experiences for Star Citizen. You will take part in building everything from small outposts to large sprawling cities across multiple planets, moons, and solar systems. Together with the Artists, you will be at the core of building out our Sandbox experience and bringing the universe to life!
 

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.
 

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH59z29Odfo
 

What does a Lead Level Designer at CIG do?

  • Working directly with the Game Directors in guiding the team in crafting unique and engaging locations that populate the extensive Star Citizen universe.
  • Become the direct the link between the Design teams and the Environment teams in ensuring the spaces created achieve gameplay excellence while still retaining a believable and visually stunning composition
  • Be a hands-on member of the team, helping deliver and implement levels to the highest quality while still having an eye for the bigger picture
  • Driving design discussions on the team and fostering a creative and inclusive atmosphere allowing your team members to shine
  • Directly address feedback from the Game Directors and senior management in ensuring the highest quality bar is met
  • Contribute to Tools and workflow development, highlighting bottlenecks or suggesting areas where tools could improve workflow
  • Mentor members of the team and be a positive influence
     

What do we expect from our  Lead Level Designer?

  • Extensive background of professional game production experience including work on at least one large-scale FPS or third-person combat action game as a senior/lead level designer
  • Eye for art composition, architectural concepts, and an ability to create realistic engaging environments
  • Strong understanding of visual scripting principals
  • Ability to create design proposals for peer reviews
  • Focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
  • Proactive and self-motivated with a good organizational and problem-solving skill
     

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Similar Jobs

Crowd Strick - Software Development Engineer in Test III, Detections Platform

Crowd Strick

United Kingdom (Remote)
1 Month ago
Electronic Arts - Development Director - EA SPORTS FC

Electronic Arts

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Telastra - Telstra Retail: Customer Service & Sales Consultant

Telastra

New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
6 Months ago
PayPal - Field Sales Executive

PayPal

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Gunzilla - Producer

Gunzilla

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Amanotes - Senior Music Level Designer

Amanotes

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Apple - CAD Engineer - Timing for Gate-Level Flows & Methodologies

Apple

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Days ago
onyx studio - Senior Level Designer - Video Games

onyx studio

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Level Designer

Epic Games

(On-Site)
6 Months ago
Playgendary - Lead Level Designer (Match-3)

Playgendary

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (Remote)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Morning Star - Technical Specialist, Level 2

Morning Star

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Haleon - Senior Engineering Manager

Haleon

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
12 Months ago
PwC - Aktuar/-in – Manager/Senior Manager Nichtleben – Actuarial Services

PwC

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland (On-Site)
9 Months ago
The E.W. Scripps Company - Creative Services Producer

The E.W. Scripps Company

Fort Myers, Florida, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Reveal - Account Executive, Enterprise

Reveal

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Anthology  Inc  - Senior Software Engineer

Anthology Inc

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
PwC - Audit Manager

PwC

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
PayPal - Specialist, Executive Onboarding

PayPal

San Jose, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Virtuos - Senior/Lead AI Technical Animator (12-Month FTC)

Virtuos

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
QuinStreet - Account Manager

QuinStreet

United States (Remote)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Rockstar Games - Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior)

Rockstar Games

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Threat connect - Customer Success Engineer

Threat connect

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote)
2 Months ago
London stock Exchange - Senior AI Platform Engineer

London stock Exchange

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The game - Social Creative Lifestyle

The game

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Used Car Sales Advisor

Tesla

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Kwalee - Game Artist

Kwalee

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Xplor Technologies - Account Executive II

Xplor Technologies

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Lockwood - Compliance and Certification Tester

Lockwood

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Xplor Technologies - Accounts Receivable Specialist

Xplor Technologies

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Days ago
The Rank Group - Regional Slots Manager

The Rank Group

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Level Design Jobs

Amber - Junior Puzzle Level Designer (Project Based)

Amber

Brazil (On-Site)
11 Months ago
Techland - Lead Level Designer

Techland

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Hawkeye Innovations - C++ Software Engineer - Level 3

Hawkeye Innovations

Budapest, Hungary (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Hawkeye Innovations - Computer Vision Engineer - Level 2

Hawkeye Innovations

Budapest, Hungary (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Epic Games - Level Designer

Epic Games

(On-Site)
6 Months ago
Epoch Games - Unreal Engine Level Designer

Epoch Games

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (Remote)
1 Year ago
albi online  - Senior Level Designer

albi online

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
mighty koi - Level Designer

mighty koi

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Gardens Interactive - Level Designer

Gardens Interactive

United States (Remote)
1 Week ago
Ghost Punch - Level Designer (Unity) - Contract (Remote)

Ghost Punch

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States (Remote)
1 Year ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA experiences outside the established publisher system, founded by Chris Roberts, creator of the best selling Wing Commander and Freelancer series, Cloud Imperium is currently developing Star Citizen, a record-shattering crowd funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with Hollywood-caliber visuals.


Cloud Imperium aims to pave new ground in game development by sharing the process with the players. Where game development was once hidden, Cloud Imperium has opted to share the process with those backing Star Citizen. Supporters come to know the team and follow them every step of the way as the game created. The community is closely engaged and their feedback Is considered in all aspects of game development, avoiding standard publicity to put Roberts’ epic vision directly in players’ hands.


Cloud Imperium has studios in Los Angeles, California ; Austin, Texas ; Manchester, UK and Frankfurt, Germany.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Cloud Imperium Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug