Level Designer

Keywords Studios Plc; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 55 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Keywords Studios Singapore is seeking an experienced Level Designer for our on-site team on an exciting, unannounced project. Six-month contract opportunities are available, with mid and senior level designers encouraged to apply.

You will prototype levels, collaborate with environment artists and designers, and help shape gameplay through scripting and modelling. Proficiency with Unreal/Unity and strong communication are essential for success in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 published AAA title in a proven level design capacity.
• Experience with 3D level prototyping & modelling in Max, Maya, Unreal.
• Experience with scripting tools like Kismet, Unreal Editor, Lua.
• C# knowledge is a plus.
• Be receptive to direction and perform well in a collaborative team.
• Enthusiastic gamer with understanding of level design and game design methodologies.
• Experience or interest in 3rd person action adventure games is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Find the fun, inject personality and add narrative into levels.
• Prototype level concepts via 3D modelling, scripting and other techniques.
• Block out environments with level progression in mind.
• Collaborate with environment artists and game designers across disciplines.
• Assist in improving production pipelines and workflows.
• Conduct regular playtesting sessions and act on feedback.
• Iterate gameplay to maximize quality and performance.
• Maintain knowledge of current level design techniques and capabilities.
• Share expertise with peers and receive input in return.

Connaissances

AAA title experience

Level design

Scripting

Team collaboration

Playtesting

Outils

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

Maya

3ds Max

Kismet

Unreal Editor

Lua

Description du poste

Keywords Studios, established in Dublin in 1998, now has 70+ studios across Europe, North and South America and Asia with 12,000+ employee strength located across 5 continents and 26 countries. The company provides complete outsourced game art, engineering, testing, audio and localization service for all Console, PC, Handheld and Mobile content, to many of the biggest names in games and interactive entertainment, working on thousands of titles including many of the best-selling titles of the past few years. Keywords Studios is comprised of many individual brands, all with something unique to offer our clients. The studios are integrated into the Group by Service Line and use the operating systems and tools deployed by those services lines to ensure people and projects can operate across studios and across geographies. Keywords Studios Asia is currently hiring for Singapore based Level Designers.

Requirements

We are looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic and self‑motivated Level Designer to join our Singapore based team working on an exciting, new and unannounced project. We have several six month contract opportunities to start immediately. These roles are based on‑site in our Singapore Studio. We encourage both mid and senior level designers to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for finding the fun, injecting personality and adding narrative into our games through their levels.
• Prototypes innovative level and gameplay concepts via 3D modelling, scripting and other tricks of the trade.
• Employs various modelling techniques to block out environments with level progression and the overall game experience in mind.
• Works in close collaboration with the environment artists and game designers, while extending collaboration and bringing solutions to the team across all disciplines.
• Assists in the continued improvement of production pipelines and workflows within the studio.
• Conducts regular playtesting sessions to gather user feedback and subsequent action points.
• Iterates on the gameplay experience to fine‑tune it for maximum quality and optimum performance to ultimately ship an incredible product.
• Maintains strong knowledge of trending level design techniques and the capabilities/limitations of these techniques as they relate to project objectives.
• Willingly and regularly share your expertise with peers and expect the same in return.

Requirements

• Unreal, Unity or Proprietary engines experience.
• At least 1 published AAA title in a proven level design capacity.
• Confident 3D level prototyping & modelling skills across a range of packages i.e. Max. Maya, Unreal etc.
• Experience with gameplay and level/mission design scripting tools akin to Kismet, Unreal Editor, Lua.
• Effective aptitude in basic programming principles, C# knowledge a plus.
• Firm technical ability relative to game engine technologies.
• Expertise in level design concepts and 2D level layouts.
• Be very receptive to direction and feedback while performing well within a collaborative team environment.
• An enthusiastic gamer with an understanding of both level design and effective game design methodologies, with the ability to clearly and passionately communicate this to others.
• Experience or an appetite for 3rd person action adventure games is an advantage

For applicants who progress, you may be required to complete a level design assignment and complete a first and final interview.

Benefits

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC, Singapore

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Contractor

Working Pattern: Full Time, In‑office