Senior Level Designer - Remote, Unreal/Unity Expert

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health & wellness program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Game Designer specializing in Level Design to shape immersive spaces. You will prototype, implement levels, and collaborate with art and programming teams to deliver cohesive experiences.

The role supports a fully remote setup with relocation flexibility; candidates should have 5+ years in game design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Unreal Engine or Unity, plus scripting (Blueprint/C#).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in game design with a focus on level design.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional level design across titles or major projects.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine or Unity and their level editing tools.
• Strong understanding of player psychology, pacing, and engagement loops.
• Experience with scripting languages (Blueprint, C#) is desirable.
• Excellent 3D spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and iterate on compelling game levels aligned with vision and mechanics.
• Create detailed level layouts, block-outs, and prototypes using industry tools.
• Implement game mechanics, scripting, AI behaviors, and player progression inside levels.
• Collaborate with art and technical teams to ensure visuals and performance.
• Conduct playtests, gather feedback, and adjust design accordingly.
• Contribute to narrative design and environmental storytelling within levels.
• Mentor junior designers and share best practices in level design.
• Maintain documentation for level design specifications and systems.
• Champion player experience to keep levels intuitive, challenging, and fun.
• Stay updated with trends and technologies in game design and level development.

Skills

Level design

Game design

Communication

Collaboration

Remote work

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Level editors

Blueprint/C# scripting

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Game Designer specializing in Level Design to shape immersive spaces. You will prototype, implement levels, and collaborate with art and programming teams to deliver cohesive experiences.

The role supports a fully remote setup with relocation flexibility; candidates should have 5+ years in game design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Unreal Engine or Unity, plus scripting (Blueprint/C#).