Game Level Designer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Game Level Designer to craft immersive environments for upcoming Kimberley projects in Canada. You will design, prototype, and implement levels that guide player progression and align with the game vision.

Collaborate with narrative designers, artists, and programmers to ensure levels are visually cohesive, balanced, and engaging from blockout to polish, while iterating on feedback.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating level designs in games.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity level editors.
• Strong spatial design and player psychology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compelling game levels from blockout to final polish.
• Create environments that support core gameplay mechanics and narrative objectives.
• Balance gameplay flow, pacing, and difficulty within levels.
• Collaborate with artists and programmers to ensure levels are visually appealing and technically sound.
• Iterate on level designs based on playtesting feedback and team input.

Skills

Level design

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Player psychology

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Game Level Designer to craft immersive and engaging environments for their upcoming projects in Kimberley . You will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and implementing game levels that provide compelling gameplay experiences, guide player progression, and align with the overall game vision. This role requires a strong understanding of spatial design, pacing, and player guidance. You will collaborate closely with narrative designers, artists, and programmers to bring virtual worlds to life, ensuring levels are both fun to play and visually cohesive, contributing significantly to the player's journey within a studio that values innovative game design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement compelling game levels from blockout to final polish.
• Create environments that support core gameplay mechanics and narrative objectives.
• Balance gameplay flow, pacing, and difficulty within levels.
• Collaborate with artists and programmers to ensure levels are visually appealing and technically sound.
• Iterate on level designs based on playtesting feedback and team input.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Level Designer in the games industry, with a portfolio showcasing level designs.
• Proficiency with level editing tools within game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, composition, and player psychology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Passion for creating engaging and memorable player experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities to contribute to a variety of exciting game titles.
• Work within a passionate and talented team in Kimberley .
• Professional development support and growth opportunities.
• Be part of creating immersive worlds that players will love.