Lead Open-World Level Designer

DEMONWARE (CANADA) , INC.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision is seeking a Lead Level Designer to guide design for an ambitious new IP. You will drive immersive, open world environments for single-player and co-op experiences, leading a talented Level Design team.

You will collaborate with design leadership, artists and engineers to craft spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition create memorable experiences, while mentoring peers and ensuring production milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional Level Designer (or related training/experience).
• Ability to manage schedules, set priorities and hit production timelines.
• Experience with technical game design (implementation in tools, game logic, visual scripting).
• Strong open world level design fundamentals in modern game engines.
• Collaborative team player open to feedback and growth.
• Excellent organization and deadline-driven mindset.
• Ability to give clear, actionable feedback and mentor teammates.
• Experience pitching level design concepts clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing members of the Level Design team to meet project objectives, quality standards, and production milestones.
• Setting clear goals and performance expectations aligned with the broader project vision.
• Collaborate with design leadership, artists, crafting unique spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition form memorable experiences.
• Designing, prototyping, implementing and polishing in-game spaces and content, including level geometry, enemy encounters and other gameplay activities, using our proprietary tools.
• Work within multi discipline teams to help create spaces for open world locations for a variety of quests and open world activities
• Providing constructive feedback on others' work
• Acting as a liaison to other departments, conveying the consistent design vision of the project
• Providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance management for level designers.

Skills

Level design

Team leadership

Open world design

Prototyping

Tools

Proprietary tools

Job description

Activision is seeking a Lead Level Designer to guide design for an ambitious new IP. You will drive immersive, open world environments for single-player and co-op experiences, leading a talented Level Design team.

You will collaborate with design leadership, artists and engineers to craft spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition create memorable experiences, while mentoring peers and ensuring production milestones are met.