Level Designer - Microsoft Flight Simulator

About Us

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Work Description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Level Designer to join our Microsoft Flight Simulator team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting immersive and authentic airports that meet the highest standards of realism and visual fidelity. You will work closely with our artists and technical teams to bring airports and landscapes to life, ensuring accuracy and smooth integration within the simulator.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and implement detailed airport environments and surrounding landscapes using the MSFS SDK and in-game DevTools.
• Interpret satellite imagery, blueprints, and photography to recreate accurate geographic and structural layouts.
• Convert, configure and integrate models from 3D artists and export to Microsoft Flight Simulator compatible formats.
• Place and configure models, decals, lights, and materials within the world editor to match real-world references.
• Collaborate with the art and technical teams to optimize levels for performance and memory constraints.
• Ensure consistency of scale, proportion, and placement across all environment components.
• Conduct self-reviews and iterative polishing to uphold visual and experiential quality across all levels.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing environments in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
• Strong understanding of the MSFS SDK, including Scenery Editor and other DevMode tools.
• Familiarity with terrain editing, object placement, and visual debugging in MSFS.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of spatial accuracy and realism.
• Experience with general 3D and animation workflows.
• Ability to analyze real-world references (imagery, maps, blueprints) and translate them into virtual spaces.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in English for communication and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications & Traits

• Previous experience working on commercial or high-detail scenery packages for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
• Personal interest in aviation, simulation, or gaming.
• Understanding of flight navigation, airport layouts, and airfield infrastructure.

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Flight Simulator DevTools and SDK.
• Autodesk 3ds Max and/or Blender.
• Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter 3D, or similar tools used in the texturing pipeline for file exports.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• The opportunity to contribute to some of the most recognizable locations and airports in simulation.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.