Senior Level Designer

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Work with directors and leads to plan, design, iterate on, and implement levels, including creating level layouts, mission progression & pacing, scripting, enemy encounters and the integration of gameplay assets into the level. 
• Provide a fun and memorable player experience that is consistent with the Game’s vision. Be the advocate for the player.
• Be a proactive self-starter: Take ownership of the level-creation process from paper design/prototyping, through various block-out phases, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization, and delivery, ensuring it is completed with good quality and in a timely manner.
• Break down level-design elements into tasks and/or user stories.
• Research benchmark games related to project objectives; be the level-design expert and ensure an innovative and authentic gameplay experience.
• Create and maintain comprehensive level-design documentation. 
• Block out and iterate on levels according to feedback and playtest. 
• Collaborate with art department to ensure that levels are of high visual quality, while maintaining the gameplay intentions. 
• Collaborate closely with QA to identify, address and resolve reported issues. 
• Mentor and coach junior designers: hold 1-on-1s and collaboratively create their objectives/goals.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in level-design roles. 
• Released at least 1 AA or AAA console/PC title in a level-design position, taking a game through a full production cycle from pre-production to release. 
• Good knowledge of level-design best practices and tools.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine 4/5. 
• Proficient with scripting using UE blueprints.
• Experience in collaborating with other departments/teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to build quick prototypes. 
• Ability to process, understand, and implement feedback: can give/receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work on time. 
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills in English. 
• Passionate about playing and making video games. 

• Experience with crafting both multiplayer and single player levels. 
• Experience in one (or more) of the following: UX, mission design, narrative design, 3Cs, combat design, progression design, game balancing, boss design, meta systems, MTX.
• Experience with multiple scripting languages. 
• Experience with multiple game development tools and editors. 
• Able to travel and work in other internal domestic studios if needed. 
• Experienced working in an English-speaking environment. 
• Familiar in working with teams across multiple studios (co-dev environment). 
• Previously lead a small team of designers on a project.