Senior Level Designer

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative game development company is seeking a Senior Level Designer to create immersive locations and sandbox experiences for a groundbreaking multiplayer space sim. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented team to develop everything from small outposts to expansive cities across various planets. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members and significantly contribute to the game's universe, ensuring a rich and engaging player experience. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping AAA titles and developing levels from concept to completion.
• Proficiency with game editors, blockouts, and location flow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and artists to build diverse locations for the universe.
• Drive gameplay and systemic challenges within the sandbox experience.

Skills

AAA title development

Game editors proficiency

Technical skills with advanced editor tools

Strong communication skills

Experience with open-world multiplayer games

Tools

Location tools

Procedural content tools

Job description

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About the role: As a Senior Level Designer, you will collaborate with the Lead Level Designer, Assistant Content Director, and Art team to create Locations and Sandbox experiences for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will develop everything from small outposts to large cities across multiple planets, moons, and solar systems, helping to bring the universe to life alongside artists.

Company overview: Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games develops innovative video games, including Star Citizen, a multiplayer space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure. Join us as we push the boundaries of gaming.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers and artists to build diverse locations for the universe.
• Drive gameplay and systemic challenges within the sandbox experience.
• Prototype interactions, puzzles, challenges, and modular content layouts.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative environment.
• Provide feedback on location tools and procedural content with the tools team.

Qualifications:

• Experience shipping AAA titles and developing levels from concept to completion.
• Proficiency with game editors, blockouts, and location flow.
• Technical skills with advanced editor tools and procedural content.
• Strong communication skills and cross-disciplinary experience.
• Experience with open-world multiplayer games.

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Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industry: Computer Games