Senior Level Designer — Open-World RPG (Hybrid)

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

401K with employer matching

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Dog-friendly office

International environment

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer to join our Boston studio and help craft an open-world RPG that blends narrative with expansive level design. You will prototype, place, and polish level geometry and encounters using Unreal Engine 5 and our tools, collaborating across disciplines to ensure the game sustains a dynamic, story-driven experience.

This role requires at least 7 years in Level Design, strong communication, and a passion for cinematic architecture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Level Designer or similar role.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and/or other 3D packages.
• Strong knowledge of Action/RPG level design and narrative integration.
• Excellent understanding of level design fundamentals and player flow.
• Proactive problem-solving and clear communication.
• Ability to create map layouts from sketches to playable levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, iterate, and polish in-game levels and geometry.
• Craft spaces with strong gameplay flow and visual composition.
• Develop levels within predefined metrics and constraints.
• Collaborate with Lead Level Designer and other teams to align gameplay and narrative.
• Mentor less experienced team members and share feedback across disciplines.
• Engage across disciplines to improve level design across the game.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Level design

Open world design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer to join our Boston studio and help craft an open-world RPG that blends narrative with expansive level design. You will prototype, place, and polish level geometry and encounters using Unreal Engine 5 and our tools, collaborating across disciplines to ensure the game sustains a dynamic, story-driven experience.

This role requires at least 7 years in Level Design, strong communication, and a passion for cinematic architecture.