Senior Level Designer - Sanzaru Game Studio

Oculus VR; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a passionate Level Designer to create immersive gameplay experiences in a cutting-edge VR environment. In this role, you will take ownership of the level design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring that each level is not only fun but also integrates seamlessly into the game's narrative. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish best practices and optimize workflows. If you are a creative thinker with a strong background in level design and a love for gaming, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects that push the boundaries of virtual reality gaming.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game industry as Level Designer or Lead.
• Experience managing and mentoring designers in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify workflow issues for efficient team iteration.
• Collaborate with artists to create engaging level experiences.

Skills

Level Design

Game Industry Experience

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional Feedback

Adaptability

Education

Portfolio showcasing Level Design work

Experience in VR environment

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Sanzaru Games is looking for an experienced Level Designer. The Level Designers are responsible for ownership over creating exciting and evocative gameplay experiences from concept, block out to final. Level designers will help assist in daily level workload as well mentor and assist direct level design direction. As a level designer, you are responsible for identifying and assisting building out clear workflow and pipelines for the level design team. Level designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative. Sanzaru is looking for designers with the experience and talent for creating engaging worlds. We are big gamers at the studio and want to hire game developers with the same passion and fun pushing the boundaries of VR gaming.

Responsibilities

1. Identify workflow issues for clean fast team iteration
2. Help establish level design pipelines and help the team adhere to best practices
3. Work closely with leadership to ensure levels hit important narrative and game mechanics beats
4. Level scripting using script-based languages like Unreal 5 blueprint
5. Design and establish a detailed level plan from paper to 3D block out and final art implementation
6. Collaborate with Environment Artists to create a level’s feel and overall composition
7. Work with the level team to manage assets and data associated with each level
8. Develop a thorough understanding of hardware limitations and how to design around them
9. Work with systems designers and engineers on global game systems needed to support levels
10. Gather and act on game test feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all players

Minimum Qualifications

1. 5+ years of game industry experience working as a Level Designer or Lead
2. Portfolio showcasing your Level Design work
3. Experience managing and mentoring designers
4. Experience identifying design issues for level design and flow
5. Experience multi-tasking and adapting easily to change
6. Experience in shifting focus as needed
7. Experience working in an environment with cross-functional feedback
8. Working knowledge of Unreal 5

Preferred Qualifications

1. Narrative and storytelling experience
2. Working knowledge of Unreal
3. Experience working in VR environment

US$137,000/year to US$193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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