Senior Level Designer

Piranha Games Inc.

33d•Remote

About The Position

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH PGI Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Arrangements People-focused Events & Initiatives Competitive Compensation Meaningful, engaging projects Career growth opportunities Education & training grants

Requirements

7+ years of industry experience, with at least 2 AAA credited titles on console/PC
Extensive knowledge of pipelines, pacing of missions, sightlines and visual blockers for tuning gameplay and performance
A combination of education and relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field
Solid understanding of various game engine environment tools and Blueprint scripting tools
Solid understanding of limitations and work arounds when it comes to level design
Knowledge of various environment creation tools, as well as popular 3D packages such as 3DStudioMax, Maya, World Machine, etc.
A proven problem solver with an analytical mind and critical thinking skill
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written

Nice To Haves

Experience designing environments for First Person Shooter (FPS) multiplayer games
Ability to think of creative solutions to technical limitations of the game engine
Understanding how terrain is formed in both real world and theoretical environments
Experience working within Agile Game Development methodologies

Responsibilities

Organize and manage the level design process and production pipeline
Design and own individual levels from concept to completion
Work closely with the Design Director and the Design team to ensure gameplay is consistent across all levels
Work with the Level Designers to keep pacing, timing, sightlines and choke-points as key elements when designing levels
Collaborate with the Art Director to help establish environmental settings and aesthetics
Work with Technical Artists and Engineering to help identify issues that may arise in development
Work with the Project Manager to ensure that levels are on time per the project development timeline
Implement gameplay using game engine editors and scripting tools
Document and maintain level direction and production targets
Actively participate in making recommendations on how to improve gameplay quality and group productivity
Provide mentorship for other Level Designers fostering positive communication through professional, supportive and prompt interactions
Other duties as assigned