Level Designer

5 Days ago • 3-5 Years • Level Design • $112,000 PA - $161,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sanzaru Games seeks an experienced Level Designer to own the creation of exciting VR gameplay experiences, from concept to final implementation. Responsibilities include designing detailed level plans, collaborating with artists and engineers, managing level assets, establishing design pipelines, and iterating on designs based on feedback. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of level design principles, experience with Unreal Engine 5, and a passion for VR gaming. The role requires working closely with various teams to ensure levels are well-integrated into the game’s narrative and mechanics, and involves level scripting using UE Blueprint.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience as Level Designer
  • VR experience
  • Unreal Engine 5 knowledge
  • Level design workflow expertise
  • Collaboration skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
Good to have:
  • Narrative design experience
  • Experience with level scripting (e.g., UE Blueprint)
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Sanzaru Games is looking for an experienced Level Designer. The Level Designers are responsible for ownership over creating exciting and evocative gameplay experiences from concept, block out to final. Level designers will help assist in daily level workload as well mentor and assist direct level design direction. As a level designer, you are responsible for identifying and assisting building out clear workflow and pipelines for the level design team. Level designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative. Sanzaru is looking for someone with experience designing, developing, and polishing game levels including level geometry, enemy encounters, puzzles, and moment to moment gameplay. We are big gamers at the studio and want to hire game developers with the same passion and fun pushing the boundaries of VR gaming.

Level Designer - Sanzaru Games Responsibilities

  • Design and establish a detailed level plan from paper to 3D block out and final art implementation

  • Work closely with design leadership to ensure levels hit important narrative and game mechanics

  • Level scripting and setup using script-based languages like UE blueprint

  • Collaborate with Environment Artists to create a level’s feel and overall composition

  • Manage all design-related assets and data associated with each assigned level

  • Help establish level design pipelines and help the team adhere to best practices

  • Develop a thorough understanding of hardware limitations and how to design around them

  • Work with systems designers and engineers on global game systems needed to support levels

  • Gather and act on game test feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all players

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of industry experience working as a level designer in games

  • Portfolio showcasing your Level Design work

  • Familiar and open to working in VR

  • Experience resolving design issues for level design and flow

  • Working knowledge of Unreal 5

  • Intermediate experience of level black out workflow and working alongside an artist

  • Experience with multi-tasking and adapting easily to change

  • Experience in shifting focus as needed

  • Experience working in an environment with cross-functional feedback

Preferred Qualifications

  • Narrative and storytelling experience

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$112,000/year to $161,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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