Lead Level Designer

Climax Studios; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead Level Designer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role involves leading a creative team to design and build immersive levels for a AAA title. You'll have the opportunity to shape memorable gameplay experiences while collaborating with talented individuals. The company fosters a supportive environment that encourages innovation and creativity, making it an ideal place for those passionate about game development. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to push the boundaries of game design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Regular social events

Ongoing training and development

Group Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Level Designer on published console titles.
• Strong grasp of level design metrics and pacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a level design team and build immersive levels.
• Maintain documentation for all owned environments.
• Provide constructive critique during level reviews.

Skills

Lead Level Design

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprinting

Level Flow

Scripting Gameplay Content

Communication Skills

Creative Team Leadership

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. 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.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Level Designer, with proven lead level design skills & experience working on Console titles, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Designer in leading the Level Design team as well as creating and owning major immersive environments for the game from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project for a 1st party publisher.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Lead Level Designer on at least two published console titles.
• Able to lead a creative team, inspire, motivate and provide constructive direction and feedback.
• 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 Blueprinting.
• Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.
• Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.
• Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative & 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

• Lead a level design team.
• Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments.
• Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay experiences.
• Ensure team keeps to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.
• As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
• Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
• Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels.
• Ability to self-motivate as well as motivate the members of your team.

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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