Level Design Assistant - 6 months

This Level Design Assistant internship involves creating, iterating, and balancing levels for existing and upcoming mobile games. Responsibilities include designing and prototyping levels using internal tools, integrating gameplay elements, iterating based on feedback, and collaborating with Game Designers and artists. The role also includes daily testing of levels to ensure quality and identifying issues related to flow, bugs, or readability.

Must Have

• Design, prototype, and balance levels for mobile games
• Build level blockouts using internal tools
• Integrate gameplay elements
• Iterate on levels based on team feedback, player data, and test sessions
• Test levels daily to ensure quality, clarity, and accessibility
• Understanding of layout, pacing, and player psychology fundamentals
• Ability to conceive fun gameplay situations using existing tools
• Basic experience with an editor (Unity, Unreal)
• Good analytical skills

Good to Have

• Knowledge of scripting basics (C#)
• Experience building levels for personal projects, game jams, or mods
• Interest in casual and mobile game pacing

Perks & Benefits

• A dynamic and creative studio environment
• The opportunity to work hands-on on shipped mobile games
• A passionate team ready to help you grow your skills
• Real responsibility and ownership over level production
• A workplace where fun, collaboration, and innovation truly matter

The position

Job description

We offer an exciting Level Design Assistant internship for students wishing to strengthen their hands-on experience in mobile game development.

As a Level Design Assistant, you will be involved in the creation, iteration, and balancing of levels for existing and upcoming titles.

Responsibilities :

Level Design & Production

• Design, prototype, and balance levels for mobile games currently in production.
• Build level blockouts using internal tools, respecting gameplay rules, pacing, and difficulty curves.
• Integrate gameplay elements (obstacles, enemies, interactions, triggers…) according to project needs.
• Iterate on levels based on team feedback, player data, and test sessions.

Game Design Support

• Work closely with Game Designers to align level intentions with the game’s systems and mechanics.
• Propose gameplay ideas or level interactions based on existing design pillars.
• Help refine difficulty progression and learning curves.

QA & Playtesting

• Test levels daily to ensure quality, clarity, and accessibility.
• Identify issues related to level flow, bugs, or readability, and report them clearly.
• Participate in playtest sessions and analyze player behavior to improve level quality.

Collaboration

• Work with artists to make sure levels respect artistic direction while remaining functional and readable.
• Communicate with developers when tools or level-related features require iteration.

Profile sought

Skills & Knowledge

• A strong interest in Level Design and game feel.
• Understanding of layout, pacing, and player psychology fundamentals.
• Ability to conceive fun gameplay situations using existing tools.
• Basic experience with an editor (Unity, Unreal …).
• Good analytical skills and a taste for solving design problems.

Soft Skills

• Curious, open-minded, and methodical.
• Comfortable receiving and giving feedback.
• Able to clearly communicate your intentions, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, iterative environment.

Bonus

• Knowledge of scripting basics (C#..)
• Experience building levels for personal projects, game jams, or mods.
• Interest in casual and mobile game pacing.

Benefits

• A dynamic and creative studio environment.
• The opportunity to work hands-on on shipped mobile games.
• A passionate team ready to help you grow your skills.
• Real responsibility and ownership over level production.
• A workplace where fun, collaboration, and innovation truly matter.

Why join “52 Paris”:

• Adventure Awaits! Join a passionate team eager to tackle challenges and create amazing games.
• Innovation at the Core! Contribute to the development of unique mobile games and push the limits of creativity.
• Fun Atmosphere! Our work environment is far from boring - we promote creativity, humor, and moments of relaxation.
• Endless Possibilities! Backed by the 52 Entertainment Group, you’ll have countless opportunities for professional growth.

52 Paris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless to origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.