Lead Level Designer

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in game development is on the lookout for a passionate Lead Level Designer to join their award-winning team. This exciting role involves creating immersive environments for a AAA game project, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and experience with Unreal Engine 5, bringing creativity and innovation to the design process. With a commitment to fostering a friendly and ambitious work environment, this company offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to embrace creative challenges and make a significant impact in the gaming world, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye-Care Vouchers

Dog-Friendly Policy

In-House Clubs and Socials

Ongoing Training

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Level Designer on published console titles.
• Strong understanding of level flow and pacing.
• Ability to lead and motivate a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop large, immersive levels for gameplay.
• Build and maintain documentation for owned environments.
• Participate in level reviews and provide constructive critique.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprinting

Level Design

Communication Skills

Greyboxing

Scripting Gameplay Content

Enemy Placement

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Climax Studios, established nearly 30 years ago, has a rich history in developing digital experiences across various formats and has received multiple awards. Our new state-of-the-art studio is located in the heart of the Albert Dock in Liverpool.

We value creativity and passion in game development. At Climax, we welcome those who think differently, are not afraid to try new ideas, and push their boundaries.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Level Designer with proven leadership skills and experience working on console titles to join our award-winning team. This role involves supporting the Lead Designer in leading the Level Design team and creating major immersive environments for a AAA game project with a first-party publisher.

Requirements

• Experience as a Lead Level Designer on at least two published console titles.
• Ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and provide constructive feedback to a creative team.
• Experience in planning and scheduling workflows.
• Strong understanding of level flow, metrics, and pacing.
• Good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas, and areas of interest.
• Proven experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprinting.
• Experience in greyboxing levels to professional standards.
• Scripting gameplay content such as events, interactions, and encounters.
• Experience with enemy placement and spawn points.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Level design experience for third-person action games is a plus.
• Passion for creating great games and embracing creative challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain documentation for owned environments.
• Design and develop large, immersive levels that deliver memorable gameplay experiences.
• Ensure the team adheres to project vision, methodologies, and quality standards.
• Participate in level reviews, providing constructive critique and solutions.
• Regularly play the game to offer suggestions and feedback.
• Align levels with narrative and gameplay ambitions.
• Self-motivate and motivate team members.

Benefits include: fresh fruit and snacks, a friendly and ambitious work environment, ongoing training, career progression, a dockside location, private medical insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, income protection, pension scheme, cycle scheme, eye-care vouchers, dog-friendly policy, in-house clubs and socials, and more.

Role Information: EN

Location: Liverpool, UK

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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