Senior Level Designer

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Atomic Arcade is a brand-new video game development studio located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area led by industry veterans from AAA game and film studios. We are in the process of staffing up our development team with outstanding talent to build our first multi-platform, AAA game - a bold and contemporary new take on the GI JOE Universe starring the legendary character Snake Eyes! This is an excellent opportunity to not only build an outstanding AAA experience but to also help form the core foundations for the studio and team to build upon. We are proud to be part of Wizards of the Coast which is a division of Hasbro.

We are seeing a passionate, experienced, team-oriented Sr. World/Level Designer to help us build an outstanding AAA, 3rd Person Action/Adventure game. The ideal candidate is passionate about the craft of level design, you have experience creating memorable spaces that support and improve the core mechanics and creative vision of the game. You have high standards in everything you do and are dedicated to crafting the best experience for the player possible.

What You'll Do:

• Own and implement immersive gameplay scenarios that support and improve the core mechanics and creative vision of the game.
• Work in close collaboration with the Lead World Designer as well as Level Art, Narrative and other teams to build a cohesive user-focused experience.
• Collaborate with Gameplay Designers to define, develop and refine game mechanics.
• Help setup and script gameplay content in levels including events, encounters, and interactions using blueprints with Unreal.

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for both open world and linear level design.
• Minimum of 4-6 years game development experience and significant contribution to a multiple shipped AAA titles as a Level Designer / World Builder.
• Sound understanding of overall game design, storytelling, game mechanics, level flow, world activities, pacing etc.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, design production tools and level editing pipelines(Ex: World Partition). Very comfortable with blueprints.
• Good sense of aesthetics, design, colors and an eye for composition.
• Passion for making and playing games.
• Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and teams.
• Self-sufficient and self-motivated, can perform duties with little oversight, Design and tech.

Extra Credit:

• Experience with gameplay mechanics, progression, or AI.
• Experience working on Open-World and/or Sandbox projects.
• Prior experience working as Tech Designer.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $94,700
• Pay Range End: $182,800

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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