Experienced Level Designer (3 month Fixed Task Contract)

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Portsmouth is looking for an experienced Level Designer for a 3-month fixed task contract. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in level design for console titles and a strong background in Unreal Engine 5. Join a team of passionate designers to work on an exciting AAA project in a creative environment.

Benefits

Dog friendly workplace

Bean to cup coffee

In-house clubs and socials

Regular team events

Company Pension Scheme

Group Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Level Designer on at least one published console title.
• Strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.
• Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.

Responsibilities

• Address client feedback within existing levels.
• Work closely with Level Design and Art team.
• Implement geometry changes where required.

Skills

Level Design for console titles

Planning and scheduling workflows

Level flow, metrics & pacing

Visual scene setting

Unreal Engine 5 experience

Excellent communication

Level design for third person action games

Job description

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.

We have a state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Level Designer for a 3 month Fixed Task Contract, with proven level design skills & 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 existing levels

Benefits

• Regular social events
• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• 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

• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
• 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

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

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