Senior Level Designer – Rhythm Platformer

Functional Sourcing; Lahore; On-site; PKR 16,727,070 - 22,302,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative ownership over gameplay experiences

Collaborative and feedback-driven environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Functional Sourcing is looking for a Senior Level Designer in Lahore, Pakistan, to create high-difficulty gameplay experiences. You will design precision-based levels inspired by games like Geometry Dash, working closely with teams to achieve fairness and readability in gameplay.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in level design and a strong understanding of player psychology. The position offers 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.
• Experience designing high-difficulty precision gameplay.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype Hard-to-Expert difficulty levels.
• Create structured gameplay segments focusing on mechanics.
• Conduct iteration cycles based on playtesting data.

Skills

Level design experience

Understanding of timing and pacing

Creating readable layouts

Familiarity with level editors

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 methodologiesUnderstanding 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