Lead Level Designer

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 118,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Level Designer to create groundbreaking game experiences based on beloved franchises. This remote role involves collaborating with top industry talent to develop engaging gameplay and manage a talented team. If you are passionate about game development and have a love for iconic characters, this is your chance to make an impact in the gaming world. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating memorable experiences that resonate with players globally.

Benefits

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras unique to Disney

Qualifications

• 8+ years of game development experience with at least one shipped game in a Lead role.
• Strong knowledge of level design principles and gameplay space creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the level design team and manage the development of engaging gameplay experiences.
• Collaborate with art teams to design and build compelling gameplay spaces.

Skills

Game Development

Unreal Engine

C++

Blueprints

Verse Scripting

Level Design

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design

Tools

Unreal Engine

UEFN

Job description

Lead Level Designer

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10112388 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date postedApr. 25, 2025

This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

Job Summary:

About The Role:

Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for aLead Level Designerto join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you’ll want to check out this opportunity!

We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic - collaborating with a robust group of developers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly “Disney”.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Lead Game Designer.

What you will do:

• Work with project leads and other developers to create gameplay experiences that are fun and engaging.
• Manage the work for a level design team, and lead the development of levels while working in a cross-disciplinary pod structure.
• Be a hands-on developer in the creation of content for interactive games and experiences based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
• Create levels using Unreal Engine, UEFN, and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments.
• Collaborate with the art team to design and build compelling gameplay spaces for players.
• Design, implement, and iterate on gameplay setups including puzzles, combat, and quests.
• Write, update, and maintain detailed level design documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for other Level Designers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a Lead role
• Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile.
• Developed content using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN and adept in the use of C++, Blueprints and/or the Verse Scripting language.
• Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things.
• Have a special appreciation of Disney’s IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics.
• Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
• Have a strong knowledge of level design and what makes a fun and compelling gameplay space.
• Have expertise at working with 3D game engines and understanding the strengths and limitations in regards to level design.
• Are able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups.
• Have an understanding of best standards and practices of level design within a variety of different game styles.
• Have a desire to come up with new and engaging experiences that encourages players to work together.

Preferred Qualifications

• UEFN and Verse experience

Education

• Preferring a Bachelor’s degree in Game Design or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

• Please include any examples or portfolio of your level designs

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this remote position is $118,900 to $183,400 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Online , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Disney Online is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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