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Senior Level Designer

Blind Squirrel Entertainment Inc--------

California, United States (On-site)

Senior Level Designer

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • $95,000 PA - $115,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Senior Level Designer to create and implement various game assets for level design. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and comfortable with system and encounter design, with a knack for designing stimulating and immersive levels. Responsibilities include collaborating with other departments, owning level creation from concept to final set dressing, standardizing design fundamentals, and translating feedback into iterative improvements. This role requires cross-functional discussions and mentoring junior team members. This is a full-time position located in Irvine, California, with remote consideration for candidates in the western United States based on organizational needs.

Must have:

5+ years of experience in the game industry.
A portfolio demonstrating exemplary design experience.

Good to have:

Familiarity performing scripting and encounter design configuration tasks within Unreal or other game engines
Strong sense of level design, scale, pacing, and gameplay flow
Excellent composition skills
Deep understanding of environmental design and its functions within a game
Strong understanding of lighting, mood, and color
Ability to establish cross-departmental relationships and work collaboratively
Familiarity with contemporary engines (Unreal, Unity, Godot, Source, etc.)
Familiarity with contemporary platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Steam Deck, etc.)

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Job Details

Senior Level Designer Irvine, CA

Description

Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is a proud, independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG, people are our purpose, so we prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative work environment for all our squirrels. We currently have studio locations in Irvine, California; Austin, Texas; and Auckland, New Zealand.

Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG, but we recognize that talent is a product of hard-work, resilience, and a growth-mindset. We champion individuals who have demonstrated they have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breeds synergy and innovation. To us, diversity isn't a metric—it's a must!

Location: This is a full-time position in our Irvine, CA office, with consideration for remote candidates located in the western United States, subject to organizational needs.

Salary: The salary range being considered for this role is $95,000 - $115,000 USD. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Role and Responsibilities

Blind Squirrel Games is looking for a Senior Level Designer.  The Senior Level Designer will be responsible for creating and implementing a suite of different game assets as it relates to level design.

The ideal candidate for this role is a self-driven, talented individual who is comfortable with systems and encounter design but has a knack for designing stimulating and immersive levels. They aren’t afraid to step in to help other designers craft the best possible experience for the player.

Responsibilities

Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure environments remain consistent with theme and concept art

Own the creation of levels from concept to block-out through final set dressing

Standardize, document and advocate for high-quality design fundamentals, continuously improving the workflow process as it relates to the games we creat

Gather critiques and playtest feedback and translate it into iterative improvements.

Participate in and contribute to cross-functional discussions related to the development and implementation of tools and required game systems adjustments as they relate to level design

Assist in mentoring junior members of the design team regarding best level design practices

Assist in scoping work for milestone delivers on time.

Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned to help complete company or department objectives

Qualifications and Education Requirements

5+ years of experience in the game industry or related area

A portfolio demonstrating exemplary design experience working in interactive media

Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred Skills

Familiarity performing scripting and encounter design configuration tasks within Unreal or other game engines

Strong sense of level design, scale, pacing, and gameplay flow

Excellent composition skills

Deep understanding of environmental design and its functions within a game

Strong understanding of lighting, mood, and color

Ability to establish cross-departmental relationships and work collaboratively

Familiarity with contemporary engines (Unreal, Unity, Godot, Source, etc.)

Familiarity with contemporary platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Steam Deck, etc.)

Pluses

Shipped a triple AAA Game

First- and third-person shooter experience

Open world POI design

Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.

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