Senior Level Designer

Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Level Designer to help build immersive locations for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will partner with Designers and Artists to shape sandbox experiences and create everything from compact outposts to expansive planetary cities.

You will drive gameplay intent, prototype interactions, and implement modular content with a focus on 3D blockouts and open world traversal. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping AAA title/titles and building levels from concept to final.
• Strong knowledge of game editors and blockout tools with emphasis on 3D blockouts and level flow.
• Experience with open world multiplayer games and modular content systems.
• Excellent cross-discipline communication and mentoring能力.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers and Artists to create diverse locations for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
• Drive sandbox gameplay intent and implement puzzles and traversal challenges with systemic approaches.
• Prototype level interactions, events, and layouts for modular content.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative team atmosphere.

Skills

AAA game development

Level design

Open world

Modular content

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Tools

Game Editors

Blockout tools

Procedural content

Job description

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

As a Senior Level Designer you will be working closely with the Lead Level Designer, Assistant Content Director and the Art team to build Locations and Sandbox experiences for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will take part in building everything from small outposts to large sprawling cities across multiple planets, moons, and solar systems. Together with the Artists you will be at the core of building out our Sandbox experience and bring the universe to life!

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

What does a Senior Level Designer at CIG do?

Work closely with Game Designers and Artists in building a wide range of great locations for the Star Citizen and Squadron 42 universe.

Drive the gameplay intent of the sandbox experience as well as implementing dynamic puzzles and traversal challenges with a systemic approach.

Prototype level interactions, puzzles, challenges, events and layouts of modular content.

Work closely with your fellow Level Designers, helping and mentoring junior members and participate in creating a collaborate atmosphere within the team.

• Work with the tools team to provide feedback and end user experiences for location tools and procedural content.

What do we expect from our Senior Level Designer?

Experience in developing and shipping AAA title/titles and understanding the process of building levels/locations from concept to final.

Excellent knowledge of Game Editors and block out tools with a strong emphasis on 3D blockouts and location flow.

Technical experience working with advanced editor tools and modular/procedural content.

Excellent communication skills and experience working across disciplines.

• Experience with working on open world multiplayer games.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!