Senior Level Designer – Rhythm Platformer

Education Stake; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative ownership over gameplay experiences

Collaborative development environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible remote work structure

Job summary

Education Stake is looking for a Senior Level Designer based in Lahore, Pakistan. You will craft challenging gameplay experiences, focusing on designing precision-based levels.

This role requires collaboration with programmers, designers, and QA testers to ensure fair and readable gameplay. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of experience in level design for platformer or rhythm-based games, understanding of player psychology, and ability to develop structured gameplay segments.

We offer a competitive salary, creative ownership, and a flexible remote work structure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of level design experience in platformer or rhythm-based games.
• Strong understanding of timing, pacing, and player psychology.
• Ability to create clean, readable layouts without unnecessary distractions.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype Hard-to-Expert difficulty levels.
• Create structured gameplay segments (Ship, Wave, gravity mechanics, etc.).
• Conduct iteration cycles based on playtesting data.

Skills

Level design experience in platformer or rhythm-based games

Strong understanding of timing, pacing, and player psychology

Experience designing high-difficulty precision gameplay

Ability to create clean, readable layouts

Tools

Level editors

Gameplay scripting tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Level Designer to craft precision-based, high-difficulty gameplay experiences inspired by projects like Geometry Dash . This role focuses on designing tightly structured, execution-driven levels that emphasize timing, mechanical clarity, and player skill progression. You will work closely with gameplay programmers, visual designers, and QA testers to create short-form, high-intensity platforming challenges that are readable, fair, and mechanically demanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prototype Hard-to-Expert difficulty levels
• Create structured gameplay segments (Ship, Wave, gravity mechanics, etc.)
• Balance visual clarity with mechanical challenge
• Conduct iteration cycles based on playtesting data
• Ensure levels meet fairness and readability standards
• Document design intent, timing windows, and difficulty curves

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of level design experience in platformer or rhythm-based games
• Strong understanding of timing, pacing, and player psychology
• Experience designing high-difficulty precision gameplay
• Ability to create clean, readable layouts without unnecessary distractions
• Familiarity with level editors and gameplay scripting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rhythm-based or reaction-driven games
• Knowledge of difficulty scaling methodologies
• Understanding of player retention in skill-based games

What We Offer

• Creative ownership over high-impact gameplay experiences
• Collaborative and feedback-driven development environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible remote work structure