Level Designer

Department: Zephyr Mobile

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Warsaw, PL

Description

Role Overview

• Creating new levels for casual mobile games.
• Support of documentation for levels (specifics of each level).
• Collaborate with the art, product, design, and development team to align creative and technical goals.
• Conduct research to improve the quality of levels.
• Balance gameplay elements within artistic and technical constraints.
• Help identify and resolve issues uncovered by playtests and feedback from cross-functional teams.
• Incorporate narrative and emotional goals into the gameplay experience.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2 years of experience as a level designer in the game industry, preferably in the genre of casual or hyper casual puzzles (match-3, block puzzles, etc.)
• Portfolio with examples of levels created and released (videos, screenshots, links, description of logic and goals)

• Unity (intermediate or advanced level): Ability to build and customize levels, work with prefabs, triggers, and editorial tools.
•  Miro (basic/intermediate level): To create charts, progression map, level structure.
• Google Sheets (advanced level): Balancing, tracking, metrics, using formulas, conditional formatting, analytics.
• Knowledge of working with custom Level Editors, in-game tools.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Notion and other project management tools.

• Deep understanding of the fundamentals of level design: Building complexity, learning curve, rhythm of levels. Controlling player attention, flow, pacing, variability of decisions.
• Knowledge of the specifics of simple / medium / complex levels: Simple: one mechanic, one objective, straightforward progression. Medium: combination of mechanics, several possible strategies. Complex: requires advanced player skills, new pattern, unconventional solution.
• Good understanding of puzzle game patterns/mechanics: Goal types: “clear”, ‘collect’, “destroy blockers”.
• Elements of difficulty: blockers, generators, timers, power-ups.
• Using boosters, combining mechanics, tempo shaping.
• Knowledge of UX/UI basics in level design (visual guides, guideline, field structure).
• Experience customizing tutorials and onboarding through levels.
• Analytical skills: Experience in iteratively refining levels based on feedback and data.
• Passionate player of casual mobile games.
• Understanding of trends and dynamics in the mobile gaming market.
• Quick learner with a willingness to master new tools and workflows.
• Excellent communication skills
• English language - at least B1 level.

• Knowledge of tools like GameAnalytics, Firebase, Looker.
• Ability to read and analyze game metrics: funnel by level, average completion time, % completion, number of attempts.
  
  

Working at Tripledot

• 26 days holiday: Enjoy 26 days of paid holiday in addition to national/bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year.
• 20 days fully remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, 20 days of the year.
• Regular company events and rewards: Join in regular events and rewards that celebrate cultural events, our achievements and our team spirit.
• Private Medical Cover: Have peace of mind with private medical cover, ensuring your and your family's health is in good hands.
• Daily Free Lunch: Order free food from Pyszne.pl
• Multisport Plus Card: Enjoy access to various sports facilities across Warsaw with the Multisport Plus Card.
• Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand.
• Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy]
• Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development.
• Office Playroom: Unwind and recharge in our fun and relaxing office playroom.
• English & Polish Classes: Improve your language skills with access to English and Polish classes.