Level Designer (Senior+)

Velan Studios • Troy, NY

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a seasoned Level Designer who can drive critical early-stage design decisions and then lead the implementation of compelling level designs throughout the project. This role involves creating procedural environments, utilizing terrain tools for organic exteriors, and developing random dungeon generators for dynamic layouts. The position is for a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP.

Requirements

• 5+ years of design experience
• At least one shipped title as a level designer
• Experience with procedural level generation
• A knack for visual storytelling
• Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience in isometric ARPG level design
• Experience creating dynamic exteriors in survival or exploration-based games
• Experience seamlessly blending hand-made and procedural scenes
• Familiarity with any major 3-d art creation tool such as 3d Studio Max, Maya or Blender
• Experience in a lead or sub-lead role on a mid- or large-size development project.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers
• Collaborate with environment artists to create modular room pieces, corridors and static layouts that will come together dynamically to create replayable environments
• Define and maintain procedural parameters for length, complexity, spawn-composition, etc. for gameplay environments in the game to achieve engaging challenge and pacing
• Help define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit different biomes
• Create and maintain simple scripts for doors, traps and spawn entrances.
• Work closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and mission content.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed