Level Designer I

Join Pipeworks Studios as a Level Designer I and help build the first playable foundations of a multiplayer extraction shooter. You’ll collaborate closely with your Level Design Lead and systems, AI, art, and narrative partners to create gameplay-rich POIs and map sections that emphasize risk/reward exploration, readable combat spaces, and dynamic PvEvP encounters.

Our studio is based in Eugene, OR and this role is available for fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-office work.

Department

Design

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Eugene, OR

Workplace type

Fully remote

Compensation

$65,000 - $78,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

Day to Day

• Support the Lead Level Designer in designing, prototyping, and iterating on POIs and map sections from greybox to first playable.
• Build clean layouts, sightlines, cover, lanes, and traversal with a focus on player options and encounter flow.
• Implement basic Blueprint logic (spawns, objectives, triggers, extraction points) and integrate AI/navmesh and loot/objective hooks.
• Collaborate with systems, AI, and art/worldbuilding to maintain readability, pacing, and environmental storytelling.
• Participate in playtests, capture feedback, triage bugs in Jira, and iterate quickly to improve feel and clarity.
• Maintain clear documentation (callouts, flows, encounter notes) and good map hygiene (naming/layers/world partition practices).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

• Practical experience with UE5 level tools and Blueprint fundamentals; able to implement simple encounter scripting.
• Understanding of extraction shooter loops (risk vs. reward, pathing, third-party pressure, extraction timing) and competitive FPS readability.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and iteration mindset.
• Comfort working across global time zones.
• Familiarity with basic AI placement, nav, and spawn/encounter setup.

Nice to haves

• Experience building POI-driven maps or PvEvP spaces.
• Knowledge of callout conventions and map readability.
• Exposure to Perforce, Jira/Confluence, profiling basics, and optimization friendly practices.
• Playtest facilitation or user research collaboration experience.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of professional level design experience
• Contributions to at least one shipped title

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter how they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 20 Paid Company Holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Club Discounts
• Sports Team Sponsorship
• Annual Company Events
• Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.

By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!

Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Demographic Report.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications.