Senior Level Designer

Senior Level Designer

Reports to: Lead level designer

Permanent – full-time

What you will do

Create state of the art levels focusing on innovative gameplay, accessibility, pacing and strong atmosphere;

Work closely with the Level Design team and Level Artists in creating top quality levels with the tools available;

Design levels (layout, situations, design document) in close collaboration with Level Artists while following design and technical guidelines;

Develop 3D playgrounds and levels, integrate actors and scripted events, and balance the gameplay in-game by designing 3D puzzles to solve, bringing mental and physical challenges to the gamer;

Help with the development of the various features and mechanics during the project;

Work in collaboration with the Game Design team, Game Director and Lead Level; Designer to achieve the emotions and player experience desired in each level;

Write general level design documents for the use of other Level Designers;

Provide support to less experienced level designers.

What you bring

University or college diploma in Game Design, or equivalent training;

+5 years of experience in the video game industry as a Level Designer;

Minimum of 1 published title as a Level Designer;

Good knowledge in systemic design;

Good knowledge in game level architecture and 3D environments;

Good knowledge of open world design;

Good knowledge in puzzle design;

Experience using industry standard level editing tools, editors and pipelines;

Knowledge of Photoshop, SketchUp and Unreal engine;

Excellent communication skills and the ability to exemplify one’s own ideas.

Even better if you have

Good knowledge in scripting and AI (asset);

Experience in Puzzle Level Design;

Ability to multitask;

Excellent capability to give and receive advice;

Skills in leadership, proactivity and continuous commitment to work with different departments (design, animation and programming);

Ability to work in a team focused on continuous improvement;

Ability to learn and share personal knowledge;

The maturity to give and receive constructive criticism is expected.

Why join us?

Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;

Hybrid work: because we have adapted to the new reality;

Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;

Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;

Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room;

Bonus system: we recognize the work accomplished.

Please note: your application is reviewed by a real human being — not an NPC, not an AI. 

Come and create emotion with us!