Level Designer

• Lead the way in pitching, building, scripting and iterating on adventure levels;
  
• Plan, create and iterate on levels, bringing storylines to life by placing rooms, paths, obstacles, interactive elements and encounters;
  
• Work within established story frameworks and identify key areas for innovation;
  
• Collaborate with art, narrative and the gameplay team to deliver excellent adventure and combat experiences in terms of pacing and challenge;
  
• Establish gameplay patterns that are compelling & expandable and work for single player and co-operative gameplay;
  
• Design features that facilitate creative gameplay encounters throughout each level;
  
• Create and maintain design documents that clearly communicate vision and goals for levels;
  
• Establish optimal iterative workflows and balance ambitious ideas with production constraints;
  
• Gather and analyze feedback from within the team and externally to iterate smartly;
  
• Identify problems and develop scope-sensitive or preventative solutions.
  

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience as a level designer or in a similar role;
  
• Have worked on and shipped multiple games in a level design role (experience with mission design and combat is a plus); 
  
• Have a strong experience with Unreal engine (Unity is a plus);
  
• Are comfortable and experienced with building level layouts in 3D editors;
  
• Have a strong sense of what makes a level (and the game) fun to play;
  
• Can clearly communicate designs and missions, both in writing and verbally;
  
• Are able to script and integrate all of the interactive elements required to build a level;
  
• Can collaborate and guide a team in executing on your vision for a level;
  
• Have a strong understanding of game design principles and theory;
  
• Are creative, imaginative and original;
  
• Are able to accept and provide direction;
  
• Are keen to grow as a designer, soliciting performance feedback to act upon;
  
• Possess the analytical skills to understand what makes great game experiences.
  

Benefits

• A competitive salary based on your skills;
• A regular schedule of 37.5 hours per week;
  
• Remote working according to your preferences;
  
• Access to 5 days of flexible time off to rest or literally do anything you want;
  
• A guaranteed treatment plan that will give you peace of mind on sick or appointment days;
  
• Attractive group insurance offering a wide range of coverage (health, dental, travel, short and long term salary insurance);
  
• A Telus Health telemedicine platform;
  
• Monthly allowances on the TEDY platform to allow you to spoil yourself a little;
  
• A group RRSP with an advantageous employer contribution;
  
• A real impact on original and varied projects;
  
• Free healthy snacks offered every day;
  
• An office in Quebec City;
  
• Time off during the holiday season;
  
• Access to your own personalized space in an open, bright and trendy environment;
  
• International clients in the toy and entertainment industries;
  
• The chance to work with compassionate, competent and talented people;
  
• Social activities and lots of fun!