Senior Level Designer — Immersive Worlds & Puzzles (Hybrid)

Eidos; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work

Group insurance

RRSP access

Telemedicine service

Bonus system

Job summary

Eidos is seeking a Senior Level Designer to craft state-of-the-art levels with innovative gameplay, atmosphere, and accessibility. You will collaborate with Level Design and Level Artists to produce top-quality layouts and scripted events.

You bring a game design diploma, 5+ years in the industry, at least one published title, and strong skills in Unreal Engine, 3D environments, open-world design, and puzzle design. This role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor others.

Qualifications

• University or college diploma in Game Design, or equivalent training.
• +5 years of experience in the video game industry as a Level Designer.
• Minimum of 1 published title as a Level Designer.
• Good knowledge in systemic design.
• Good knowledge in game level architecture and 3D environments.
• Good knowledge of open world design.
• Good knowledge in puzzle design.
• Experience using industry standard level editing tools, editors and pipelines.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, SketchUp and Unreal engine.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to exemplify one’s own ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create state of the art levels focusing on innovative gameplay, accessibility, pacing and strong atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Level Design team and Level Artists to create top quality levels.
• Design levels (layout, situations, design document) in collaboration with Level Artists and following design and technical guidelines.
• Develop 3D playgrounds and levels, integrate actors and scripted events, and balance gameplay with 3D puzzles.
• Contribute to the development of features and mechanics during the project.
• Collaborate with Game Design, Game Director and Lead Level Designer to achieve intended emotions and player experience.
• Write general level design documents for use by other Level Designers.
• Provide support to less experienced level designers.

Skills

Level design

Open world design

Puzzle design

3D environment design

Systemic design

Communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Scripting & AI

Education

Game Design diploma

Tools

Unreal Engine

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

Eidos is seeking a Senior Level Designer to craft state-of-the-art levels with innovative gameplay, atmosphere, and accessibility. You will collaborate with Level Design and Level Artists to produce top-quality layouts and scripted events.

You bring a game design diploma, 5+ years in the industry, at least one published title, and strong skills in Unreal Engine, 3D environments, open-world design, and puzzle design. This role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor others.