Level Designer

4 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Level Design

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Job Description

IO Interactive seeks a Level Designer for their new James Bond game, Project 007. Responsibilities include designing engaging levels, crafting missions integrating gameplay and narrative, balancing mechanics and progression, collaborating with diverse teams, owning the player experience, documenting designs, and playtesting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency with 3D editors and visual scripting tools, and excellent communication skills. This role is crucial in shaping immersive experiences within the game's origin story.
Must have:
  • 5+ years level design experience
  • Proficient in 3D level editors
  • Holistic understanding of level design
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
  • Experienced with game engines
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IO Interactive is currently looking for a Level Designer to join Project 007, a brand-new James Bond video game to be developed and published by IOI. Featuring a wholly original Bond story, players will step into the shoes of the world's favourite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story.

As a Level Designer at IO Interactive, you'll play a key role in shaping immersive experiences in the world of 007. From initial layouts and gameplay prototypes to final in-game implementation, you will take ownership of and refine levels that set new standards in gaming.

What you will do:

  • Design captivating levels with a focus on delivering an engaging experience.
  • Craft engaging missions that integrate gameplay, narrative, and environmental storytelling.
  • Take a holistic approach to level design, balancing mechanics, progression, and overall experience.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams, including game designers, artists, animators, programmers, as well as dialogue and sound designers, to deliver cohesive and immersive levels.
  • Own the player experience within your levels and advocate for the highest quality at every stage.
  • Document your designs and communicate them clearly with the team.
  • Playtest, review, and iterate on levels to refine gameplay and improve quality.

Who you are:

  • Have 5+ years of relevant experience in level design with a portfolio showcasing your work.
  • Possess a holistic understanding of level design, from layout and mechanics to crafting memorable player experiences.
  • Proficient with 3D level editors and visual scripting tools.
  • Experienced in working with proprietary game engines.
  • A collaborative communicator who thrives in a team environment and values diverse perspectives.
  • Driven and passionate about creating innovative and engaging gameplay moments.

Who we are:

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.

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About The Company

IO Interactive is a 25-year old, AAA independent game studio, creators of HITMAN, Kane & Lynch, Mini Ninjas and Freedom Fighters. We are currently working on Project 007, Project Fantasy, and continue to develop Glacier, our award-winning game engine.


We are a diverse team of designers, producers, artists, programmers and operations supporters from 40+ different nationalities, working on cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art game design.


The creative teams involved in producing our games are supported by our tech department, which delivers our own Glacier engine, and the incubation department, which helps the team to prototype new and exciting features, game mechanics, or even brand new IPs.


We know that the gaming world is in constant change – and so is IOI - but no matter what we do, we can assure you that it will not be boring.


IO Interactive was established in September 1998. The IO Interactive technology team consists of programmers, software engineers and mathematicians with considerable experience in game programming and 3D graphics. Graphic designers, artists and animators are recruited from the game and entertainment industry, as well as the best art schools from all over the world.

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