Technical Level Designer - Prototyping Multiplayer Levels

Gardens Interactive; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Insurance & disability

Job summary

Gardens Interactive is a fully distributed game studio building multiplayer fantasy adventures centered on connection and emergent stories. The team is led by creators behind Journey and Baldur's Gate 3, valuing curiosity, collaboration, and ambitious problem-solving.

We seek a level designer who can prototype rapidly in Unreal, ship on a multidisciplinary squad, and craft levels that guide players through open-world exploration and multiplayer encounters.

Qualifications

• Shipping experience as a level designer on a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong fundamentals in spatial composition, pacing, and player guidance.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine Blueprints and/or C++, with prototyping and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype and validate new gameplay verbs and interactions in Unreal Engine.
• Build and refine levels with existing systems, enforcing flow and engagement.
• Playtest with teammates to iterate on discovery and memorable moments.

Skills

Level design

Open-world design

Multiplayer design

Unreal Engine prototyping

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Gardens Interactive is a fully distributed game studio building multiplayer fantasy adventures centered on connection and emergent stories. The team is led by creators behind Journey and Baldur's Gate 3, valuing curiosity, collaboration, and ambitious problem-solving.

We seek a level designer who can prototype rapidly in Unreal, ship on a multidisciplinary squad, and craft levels that guide players through open-world exploration and multiplayer encounters.