Diseñador de Niveles de Juego (AAA)

Placements24; Morelia; Hybrid; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an imaginative Level Designer for a fully remote role at a renowned game development studio. You will craft immersive game worlds, design blockouts, and drive gameplay flow from concept to completion using Unreal Engine or Unity.

A strong portfolio, keen understanding of pacing and player guidance, and collaboration with artists and designers are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and strong growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Level Designer on shipped titles (AAA preferred).
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine or Unity in level design.
• Strong understanding of pacing, flow, player guidance, and encounter design.
• Experience with 3D modeling and texturing tools is a plus.
• Excellent spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork, especially in remote environments.
• Ability to create detailed documentation and present design concepts.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional level design work is mandatory.
• Passion for video games and understanding of various genres.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on game levels using Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Create blockouts, grey-box levels, and final environments focusing on gameplay flow.
• Collaborate with narrative designers, artists, and technical artists to meet visual and thematic goals.
• Implement gameplay mechanics, puzzles, encounters, and scripted events within levels.
• Ensure levels are technically sound and optimized for performance.
• Script gameplay events and progression within the framework.
• Provide feedback on level designs and systems.
• Adapt to design changes based on playtesting and direction.
• Maintain documentation for level designs and implementation details.
• Contribute ideas to enhance player experience.

Skills

Level design experience

Unreal Engine

Unity

Level design principles

3D modeling

Spatial reasoning

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Portfolio

Game genres knowledge

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

3D modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly acclaimed game development studio known for its critically praised titles, is searching for an imaginative Diseñador de Niveles de Juego to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting immersive and engaging game worlds that captivate players. You will work on cutting-edge projects, shaping the player experience from concept to completion. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of player psychology, and extensive experience using modern game engines to build compelling level layouts, encounters, and progression systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your creative vision to AAA game titles and collaborate with a world-class development team, all from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on compelling game levels using industry-standard game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Create blockouts, grey-box levels, and final environments, focusing on gameplay flow, pacing, and player guidance.
• Collaborate closely with narrative designers, artists, and technical artists to realize the visual and thematic goals of the game.
• Implement gameplay mechanics, puzzles, combat encounters, and scripted events within levels.
• Ensure levels are technically sound, optimized for performance, and meet quality standards.
• Script gameplay events and player progression within the level design framework.
• Provide constructive feedback on level designs and gameplay systems.
• Adapt to design changes and iterate based on playtesting feedback and team direction.
• Maintain clear documentation for level designs and implementation details.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the overall player experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Level Designer on shipped titles, preferably AAA games.
• Proficiency with major game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of level design principles, including pacing, flow, player guidance, and encounter design.
• Experience with 3D modeling and texturing tools is a plus.
• Excellent spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, crucial for a remote environment.
• Ability to create detailed documentation and present design concepts effectively.
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional level design work is mandatory.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of various game genres.
• Must be able to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, and significant opportunities for professional development. You will be working on highly anticipated game projects with a talented and supportive team. Our client is committed to fostering a creative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and career growth.