Principal Level Designer

2K; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks an expert Level Designer to craft immersive open world environments for AAA titles. You'll define design vision, collaborate with teams, and execute standout experiences. This rewarding role offers hybrid work flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Remote and Hybrid Working

Company pension at 4% of annual salary

26 days holidays

Cycle2work scheme

Aviva healthcare cover (dental & optical)

Life Assurance

Early Friday finish (last Friday of month)

Profit Share Bonus

Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience building open world games.
• Previous experience on competitive multiplayer titles
• Strong sense of level design principles, architecture, lighting.

Responsibilities

• Drive new processes and workflows in Level design.
• Design immersive open world spaces and block out 3D layouts.
• Work closely with design, art, and animation teams.

Skills

Ownership of designs

Expertise in level design principles

Strong sense of architecture

Composition skills

Lighting and mood understanding

3D space design

Scripting gameplay

Tools

Modern game engines

Game editors

Job description

We're looking for an expert Level designer to join our team. Reporting to the Lead Level Designer the candidate will be responsible defining the vision, structure, and execution of level design in a AAA title.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to become the expert level designer at the studio. We are looking for someone with a passion for level design who is committed to setting the bar for excellence across our project. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives on, defining best practices, and delivering impactful player experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Actively drives forward new processes and workflows across the Level design discipline.
• Key contact for other departments and designers an expert in Level design
• Design large-scale, immersive open world spaces that capture specific narrative themes and environmental storytelling.
• Block out exterior and interior 3D spaces for optimal layout, flow, sightlines, and gameplay.
• Script gameplay situations for players to engage with in the context of an open world.
• Work closely with other design, art, animation and engineering teams to bring the world to life.

Required Experience

• Ownership of designs through every stage of development
• Experience building open world games.
• Previous experience working on competitive multiplayer titles
• Expertise using modern game engines and editors.
• Strong sense of level design principles, architecture, composition, lighting, and mood

Benefits:

• Remote and Hybrid Working
• Company pension at 4% of annual salary
• 26 days holidays
• Cycle2work scheme
• Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical
• Life Assurance
• Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Important:

The interview process for the Principal Level Designer role is made up of 3 stages:

• First interview (60 minutes) – An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our Design team and a People team member. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
• Second Interview (45 minutes) - An interview with our Studio Creative Director to discuss your experience, ways of working and the position on offer.
• Final interview (30 minutes) – A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.

Our recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability. We work our process around your availability and try to be as accommodating as possible. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch prior to your first interview and will keep in contact throughout the process. If you have any specific questions prior to this please contact [e-mail]

Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.