Experienced Level Designer (3 month Fixed Task Contract)

Climax Studios; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Level Designer for a 3-month fixed contract. You will work on an AAA project with a team of passionate designers, requiring proven skills in level design for console titles, especially using Unreal Engine 5. Join a creative environment with excellent benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Regular social events

Group Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

In-house clubs and socials

Qualifications

• Experience as a Level Designer on at least one published console title.
• Strong grasp of level flow, metrics, and pacing.
• Good visual eye for scene setting and areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Addressing client feedback within existing levels.
• Working closely with Level Design and Art team.
• Geometry changes where required.

Skills

Level Design on published console titles

Planning and scheduling workflows

Level flow, metrics & pacing

Visual eye for scene setting

Experience with Unreal Engine 5

Communication skills

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Blue Scripting

Job description

Overview

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

You are an experienced Level Designer seeking a 3 month Fixed Task Contract, with proven level design skills and experience working on console titles, to join our award-winning team. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Level Designer on at least one published console title.
• Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.
• A strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.
• A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.
• Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5, as well as with Blue Scripting.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.
• Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.
• Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games

Responsibilities

• Addressing client feedback within existing levels
• Working closely with an existing Level Design and Art team
• Geometry changes where required
• Improvements to combat encounters where needed
• Level Scripting changes/improvements
• Bug Fixing
• Polish to exiting levels

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

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