Level Designer

4 Days ago • Upto 10 Years

About the job

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Lighthouse Games, a new AAA studio, seeks a talented Level Designer to create challenging and visually compelling game levels. Experience with level design tools like Unreal Engine and strong understanding of design principles are essential. You'll collaborate with a team, playtest, and iterate on designs.

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

Key Duties Include

Design and implement game levels that are challenging, engaging, and visually compelling
Collaborate with the game design team to develop and refine level objectives and gameplay mechanics
Work closely with environment artists to ensure that each level is aesthetically pleasing and cohesive with the game's overall visual style
Ensure that game levels are properly balanced and offer appropriate levels of challenge for the player
Conduct playtesting and iterate on level designs based on player feedback
Work with technical artists and programmers to solve any technical issues related to level design
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in level design

Requirements

Strong understanding of level design principles, including pacing, flow, and balance
Proficiency in level design tools such as Unreal Engine
Knowledge of scripting and programming languages commonly used in game development
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Passion for video games and a desire to create memorable player experiences

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support

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About The Company

Lighthouse Games

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Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.

We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.