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Level Designer
Posted:
4 months
Design
Full-Time
$89,000/year to $132,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
REMOTE US
Sanzaru Games is looking for talented Level Designers. Level Designers are responsible for the creation of exciting and evocative gameplay experiences—from concept and prototyping, observed playtesting and iteration, all the way to final implementation.
Level Designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and navigable, and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative and vision. We are interested in all levels of experience. Designers with the passion and talent for creating engaging and memorable game worlds are encouraged to apply.
Level Designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and navigable, and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative and vision. We are interested in all levels of experience. Designers with the passion and talent for creating engaging and memorable game worlds are encouraged to apply.
Level Designer - Sanzaru Responsibilities
- Design and establish a detailed level plan from paper to 3D block out and final art implementation
- Work closely with design leadership to ensure levels hit important narrative and game mechanics
- Level scripting and setup using script-based languages like UE4 blueprint
- Collaborate with Environment Artists to create a level’s feel and overall composition
- Manage all design-related assets and data associated with each assigned level
- Help establish level design pipelines and help the team adhere to best practices
- Develop a thorough understanding of hardware limitations and how to design around them
- Work with systems designers and engineers on global game systems needed to support levels
- Gather and act on game test feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all players
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of games industry experience
- Identifies design issues for level design and flow
- Intermediate knowledge of Maya or another 3D modeling program
- Experienced multi-tasking and can adapt easily to change
- Proven communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong narrative and storytelling experience
- Working knowledge of Unreal
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$89,000/year to $132,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Latest Game: Asgard's Wrath
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Latest Game: Asgard's Wrath
About Sanzaru
Sanzaru Games was founded in November of 2006, based on the founding philosophy of the 3 wise monkeys. For Sanzaru Games the 3 monkeys represent and uphold that great games are a function of good design, beautiful, clear visuals and a strong technology base to deliver these. Our mission is to bring together a group of talented individuals to share a common vision to develop fun to play, visually stunning and technically spectacular console games. We have shipped over 16 titles and continue to work on cutting edge content and technology. As part of Oculus Studios and supported by our latest advancements in VR technology, Sanzaru will continue to make amazing, immersive VR game experiences for gamers around the world.
Our major titles include 4 titles on the Oculus platform: Asgard's Wrath (2019), Marvel Powers United VR (2018), Ripcoil (2016), and VR Sports Challenge (2016). As well as Sonic Boom Fire & Ice (Nintendo 3DS, 2016), Tron RUN/r (PlayStation 4, Windows and Xbox One, 2016), Sly Cooper Thieves In Time (PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, 2013).
Sanzaru's latest title AW2 is launching in Winter 2023; the highly-anticipated sequel to Asgard’s Wrath. It will be available exclusively on Meta Quest.
Sanzaru Games is part of Oculus Studios, from Meta. We are located in San Mateo, California. For more information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.
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