Game Environment/Level Designer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Build VR Game Levels: Create engaging, immersive levels tailored to virtual reality, with a strong emphasis on user experience, flow, and interactivity.
  
• 3D Modeling and Asset Creation: Build and optimize 3D models for environments, including props, terrain, architecture, and other level assets.
  
• World Building: Use Unity to construct and implement environments in VR.
  
• Optimization: Ensure that levels and assets are optimized for performance in VR, considering polycount, texture resolution, and draw calls.
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with artists, game designers, and engineers to create cohesive and engaging levels.
  
• Iteration and Feedback: Implement feedback from playtests and stakeholders to improve level design, gameplay mechanics, and overall visual aesthetics.
  
• Lighting and Atmosphere: Apply appropriate lighting techniques and atmospheric effects to enhance immersion and gameplay experience.
  
• Scripting and Interactivity: Implement basic scripting to add interactivity and gameplay elements within levels using game engine tools.
  
• Testing and Debugging: Identify and resolve any design or technical issues related to environments and levels.
  

Requirements

Portfolio Requirements: Please include a portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant work, including VR projects, level design examples, and 3D assets.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Game Engines: Strong proficiency in Unity, Unreal Engine, or equivalent platforms for building VR experiences.
  
• 3D Modeling Skills: Expertise in 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) for creating game-ready assets.
  
• Optimization Techniques: Knowledge of optimization techniques to ensure smooth performance in VR.
  
• Artistic and Creative Skills: Strong eye for detail in environmental design, composition, lighting, and storytelling through level design.
  
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to level layout, gameplay, and performance.
  
• ​Team Player: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with procedural generation techniques for environments.
  
• Familiarity with VR headsets like Oculus, HTC Vive, or PlayStation VR.
  
• Understanding of physics and interaction systems in VR.
  
• Experience with Substance Designer/Painter for texturing.
  

Benefits

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• FSA
  
• 401k
  
• Short-term Disability
  
• Long-term Disability
  
• Life & ADD Insurance
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Wellness Benefits