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Senior Level Designer
Posted:
about 3 years
Design
Full-Time
Senior
$100k - $130k
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Level Designer who is responsible for designing and implementing levels and content in the Unreal Engine. As a Senior Level Designer, you will work with the art and engineering teams to create and create and implement gameplay, from prototype to finished product. You will also help mentor other level designers as needed, as well as mentor the rest of the team on the philosophies of good level design.
As a team member for our studio, you would have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of projects. This is a remote position, but you will work closely with the team and your experience will be valued. You will work in an environment where transparency and growth are encouraged.
As a Senior Level Designer at Steel Wool, you would…
- Work with design leads and creative directors to scope out initial game concepts and planning.
- Originate level designs on paper, then realize those designs in Unreal 4. Use Unreal’s blueprint system to create scripted experiences with relative autonomy.
- Design, own, and champion engaging levels from creation to final polish.
- Work with engineers and artists to craft a compelling narrative, design engaging layouts, and implement complex scripted sequences in Unreal 4.
- Balance gameplay and encounters within the levels.
- Collaborate with the team to create levels that are not only incredibly fun, but look amazing and perform well.
- Create documentation and best practices for design techniques and concepts.
Looking for someone who has…
- Strong communication skills and clear design documentation skills.
- One or more shipped titles using Unreal Engine 4.
- Contributed to shipping at least two commercial games in a Level Design role on PC or Console.
- Experience developing game content in-engine.
- Ability to delegate responsibilities among a team.
- Knowledge of game design concepts including, but not limited to, level flow, player engagement, game pacing, etc.
- Is proactive in communicating progress to leadership and solving problems within the team.
Pluses
- Fluency in Jira and Confluence.
- A passion for horror games.
- A passion for making entertainment that appeals to all ages.
About Steel Wool
With veterans from Pixar, WB Games, HTC, Intel, and Telltale Games, our mission at Steel Wool studios is to create stunning, engaging games that capture the imagination of our audiences. Leveraging expertise in PC, console and VR development our studio creates industry leading, family friendly horror games like Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, Help Wanted, Curse of the Dread Bear and more! Steel Wool is highly focused on providing a healthy studio culture. We’re a people first organization, dedicated to the satisfaction and well being of our staff.
We are offering a starting salary of $100,000 - $130,000 USD depending on experience and subject to market rate.
Steel Wool is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Benefits as Steel Wool include:
- Company bonus program
- Flexible time off policy
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with employer contribution
- Optional HAS/FSA/DCFSA
- Automatic employer-provided disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with partial employer matching after 1 year of employment
- Permanent remote work - Work from anywhere you want as long as you can collaborate effectively with your team!
About Steel Wool Studios
With veterans from Pixar, WB Games, HTC, Intel, and Telltale Games, our mission at Steel Wool studios is to create stunning, engaging games that capture the imagination of our audiences. Leveraging expertise in PC, console and VR development our studio creates industry leading, family friendly horror games like Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, Help Wanted, Curse of the Dread Bear and more! Steel Wool is highly focused on providing a healthy studio culture. We’re a people first organization, dedicated to the satisfaction and well being of our staff.
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