Senior World Designer

Lightspeed Studios; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 93,100 - 216,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

15–25 days vacation

10 days paid sick leave

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior World Designer to create immersive open-world experiences. You will collaborate with a team to design 3D spaces, implement gameplay systems, and enhance the interactive environment.

The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in level design and game development tools. The role offers a competitive salary range of $93,100–$216,700 plus benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building open-world games.
• Expertise with modern game engines and editors.
• Strong understanding of level design principles and lighting.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale immersive open-world spaces.
• Block out 3D spaces for optimal layout and gameplay.
• Script gameplay situations for player engagement.
• Implement dynamic ambient elements like NPC behaviors.

Skills

Open-world game design

Team collaboration

3D modeling

Gameplay scripting

Level design principles

Proficiency in Unreal Engine

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Modern game engines

Job description

Role Overview

Lightspeed L.A. is seeking a Senior World Designer to create immersive open‑world experiences, collaborating with a team to build 3D spaces, implement gameplay systems, author dynamic content, and bring the world to life.

Responsibilities

• Design large‑scale, immersive open‑world spaces with narrative themes and environmental storytelling.
• Block out exterior and interior 3D spaces for optimal layout, flow, sightlines, and gameplay.
• Script gameplay situations for players to engage in a sandbox context.
• Design and implement dynamic ambient elements such as NPC behaviors and wildlife.
• Collaborate with design, art, animation and engineering teams to bring the world to life.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building open‑world games.
• Expertise with modern game engines and editors.
• Strong understanding of level design principles, architecture, composition, lighting, and mood.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and game development tools.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, time‑management and organization skills.
• Passion for crafting meaningful, engaging interactive experiences.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 considered a plus.

Benefits

Location: Irvine, CA, USA. Base pay $93,100–$216,700 per year, plus potential sign‑on payment, relocation package and restricted stock units. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, 15–25 days vacation, 13 holidays, 10 days paid sick leave. Benefits vary by location, status, duration and level, and may be prorated for new hires.

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