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Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.\nAre you a level designer with experience building 3D-levels across varied genres? Do you have a passion for building compelling game levels that challenge players through unique layouts, mechanics, puzzles, and other design-based challenges?\nVelan Studios is expanding our design team as we head into production on multiple forthcoming titles and we are looking for experienced Level Designers who can drive critical design decisions and build compelling level designs across our projects.\nResponsibilities\nWork closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and mission content. \nOwn the entire development cycle of various game levels, from prototype phase to polished, shippable content. \nGreybox layouts to determine gameplay spaces, high level pacing, and identify key moments. \nCollaborate with environment artists and Gameplay Programmers to generate expertly-designed game spaces that deliver unique, replayable levels and missions. \nHelp define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit different environments and biomes. \nRequirements\n3+ years of design experience \nAt least one shipped title as a level designer \nExperience grey-boxing to blockout of gameplay spaces and establishing landmarks \nAbility to do quick prototypes to prove out gameplay ideas \nA knack for visual storytelling \nAn understanding of level pacing and encounter design \nFamiliarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal, or equivalent \nBig Plusses\nExperience in creating Co-Op gameplay \nExperience crafting cinematic gameplay moments, an eye for camera \nExperience with procedurally-created level design systems \nExperience seamlessly blending hand-made and procedural scenes \nFamiliarity with any major 3D art creation tool such as Maya or Blender \nOther areas of design expertise (systems, combat, etc.) to contribute on different teams and projects. \nThis is a hybrid or onsite position. 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