Level Designer

Posted: about 3 years
Art and Animation
Full-Time
Are you a star in designing co-op/single-player levels? Are you passionate about creating a compelling level that the player can't stop talking about? If so, New World Interactive might be the place for you! We are looking for a level designer that pays high attention to the player experience through narrative-driven level design. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the industry's most talented people. 

What a Level Designer will do:

  • Work together with the game design team to create compelling levels that have a high replayability value
  • Actively look to improve Co-op player experience through level design
  • Implement and iterate on complex narrative-driven gameplay elements in levels
  • Participate in daily standups and syncs with the team
  • Document-level functionality and share that information with the game design team for further iteration and reference

If you’re interested, you’ll need these skills or experiences:

  • 2+ years of work experience in FPS level design 
  • Proficiency with constructing levels 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Storytelling ability through design
  • Receptive to feedback
  • Work well in a team and independently
  • Comfortable with visual scripting gameplay inside levels
  • Creative mindset and the ability to think outside the boxPassion for making games
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine 4 including:
    • Visual scripting with blueprints
    • Implementing AI and altering nav meshes
  • Portfolio of created levels that demonstrates level design skills and experience

Additional qualifications that will move you up in the stack-ranking for considerations are: 

  • Ability to adapt quickly to change
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
  • Experience with Confluence and Jira


Company Benefits

  • Supplemental benefits for employees and their families
                - Vision, Dental, Pharmaceutical, and more 

                - Life insurance 

                - Short-term disability insurance

  • Flexible work location opportunities (Home & Studio)
  • Educational allowance
  • Personal development allowance  
  • Paid time off 
  • Annual Bonus Opportunities
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About New World Interactive

New World Interactive

At New World, we believe in our team’s happiness. We respect the well-being of our teammates and believe healthy, happy, and passionate employees are the result of a best-in-class work environment.
We believe in inclusivity. We create an environment of safety where everyone feels like they belong. We value every team member for the skills they bring, regardless of their gender, demographics or community. We ensure everyone has the same opportunities for advancement.
We believe in teamwork. We appreciate the value that is created by every team member working together with trust, collaboration, responsibility, and accountability. We celebrate success.
We believe in creativity. We enjoy solving problems and trying new things. We rely on unique and varied perspectives to continuously improve. We promote autonomy within the team.
We believe in putting players first. We empathize with our players and keep the user experience and user impact at the forefront of our decision-making.

Benefits

  • Yearly week-long studio closure in December
  • Unlimited PTO and Sick Days
  • Continuing Education and Personal Development Benefits
  • Extended Health Benefits (Drug, Vision, Dental, Specialists)
  • Cost-of-living raises
  • Bonus Program

New World is an equal opportunity employer. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the Employment Equity Act in Canada.


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