Principle Level Designer

3 Months ago • All levels

About the job

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Experienced level designer needed for AAA game studio. Must have strong understanding of game design principles, creativity, and leadership skills.

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.

Working closely with our talented team, you will help define the overall gameplay and level design vision. You will create immersive and memorable game levels that challenge and engage players. Your expertise in level design and your ability to think outside the box will be crucial as you oversee the implementation and iteration of game levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Help define the overall vision and goals for the level design team
Create detailed level designs, including layout, gameplay mechanics, and narrative integration
Collaborate with other disciplines, such as art and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of level designs
Lead and mentor a team of level designers, providing guidance and feedback on their work
Continuously iterate and improve level designs based on playtesting and player feedback
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in level design

Requirements

Proven experience as a senior or principal level designer in the game industry
Strong passion for and deep understanding of game design principles
Exceptional creativity and ability to think outside the box
Proficiency in level design tools and software, such as Unreal Engine
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience leading a team of level designers
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Experience shipping AAA games on PC or console platforms

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday.
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
Bonus Scheme.
Private Pension Scheme.
Private Healthcare.

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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.