Level Designer — Build Immersive Game Environments (Hybrid)

NAUGHTY DOG, LLC; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,900 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

Naughty Dog, LLC in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Level Designer for a temporary engagement. You will design level layouts, block out geometry, and collaborate with the art department to craft engaging environments. A portfolio demonstrating level design work is required.

This is a hybrid/onsite role based at our studio in Santa Monica. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of level design experience, proficiency with Maya and Unreal Editor, and scripting knowledge (C#, Lua, Python).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of level design experience in games.
• Experience blocking environments in 3D software.
• Proficiency with Unreal Editor and scripting languages.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating level design work.

Responsibilities

• Design the layouts for your levels and block out simple geometry.
• Develop level composition with the art department.
• Place game objects and implement level progression using the editor.
• Produce and maintain documentation of level concepts.
• Coordinate playtests, reviews, and iteration with teams.

Skills

Level design

Gameplay scripting

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Unreal Editor

C#

Lua

Python

Job description

Naughty Dog, LLC in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Level Designer for a temporary engagement. You will design level layouts, block out geometry, and collaborate with the art department to craft engaging environments. A portfolio demonstrating level design work is required.

This is a hybrid/onsite role based at our studio in Santa Monica. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of level design experience, proficiency with Maya and Unreal Editor, and scripting knowledge (C#, Lua, Python).