Global
CI Games is looking for an experienced and creative individual to join our team as a Senior Level Designer. You’ll be joining the team on an ambitious and original open world survival game with a horror thematic. We’re putting a unique twist on the formula, both in mechanics and the environmental challenges we set for the player. Visual quality is paramount, so we’re building in Unreal Engine 5.
A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the design of the levels through the full cycle of production from conception to finalization – Ownership of the level
- Conceptualizing, prototyping, building, scripting and tuning levels according to game vision
- Maintaining and balancing the readability, difficulty and pacing of levels
- Supporting the team with feedback on gameplay, shape and performance of all levels
- Working closely with Lead Level Designer on level feedback to ensure best quality and game vision
- Cooperating with Art, Narrative, VFX and Sound departments to ensure best quality of the levels
- Anticipating, identifying and articulating problem areas and developing preventative solutions
- Creating and maintaining clear level documentation
Key Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Level Design position
- Must have shipped a minimum of 2 AAA titles
- Passion for horror and survival genre
- Experience with visual scripting (Unreal, CryEngine, Other)
- Experience with Unreal Blueprint system
- Excellent knowledge of gameplay mechanics and game features
- A great knowledge of games and an excellent understanding of what makes them work
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines
- Open and creative mind
What we offer:
- Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
- Flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays.
- Annual discretionary studio bonus
- Free games and merchandise
- Wrap parties for game releases
- Remote/Homeworking with flexible working schedules (core hours 10am-4pm CET), a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
- Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever
We are an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in!
Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at with us, please let us know in your application and we will accommodate to the best of our ability.
Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at with us, please let us know in your application and we will accommodate to the best of our ability.