Lead Level Designer

About Build a Rocket Boy

Our team consists of industry-leading veterans and creative pioneers committed to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences. With a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we invite you to be a part of shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Level Designer focused on User Generated Content (UGC) to join our team. In this leadership role, you will spearhead the creation of AAA-quality content, guiding a team to develop engaging multiplayer maps and single-player missions using player-facing creation tools. This position requires a blend of vision, technical expertise, and a passion for creating immersive game environments. You will play a key role in shaping the game's overall level design strategy, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable player experience.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead and mentor a team of level designers, fostering a creative and collaborative environment. Develop and implement level design strategies that align with the game's vision and goals.
• Content Creation: Guide a team to design and develop high-quality levels from concept to final implementation, ensuring they meet AAA standards and provide an engaging player experience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including artists, programmers, and other designers, to integrate gameplay elements, logic, and aesthetics into levels.
• Iteration and Feedback: Utilize feedback from directors to iterate on level designs, balancing creative aspirations with gameplay functionality and performance considerations.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and tools, continuously seeking ways to enhance the player's experience through innovative level design techniques.
• Problem Solving: Address design challenges proactively, finding creative solutions to ensure the smooth progression of level design projects.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication across teams, facilitating problem-solving and ensuring cohesive project development.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience in a lead or senior level design role within the games industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing levels or missions created within game engines or through player-facing creation tools.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and familiarity with scripting or blueprint systems. Technical understanding to guide and mentor team members effectively.
• Design Expertise: Strong understanding of level design principles and what makes games enjoyable. Ability to create engaging and immersive game environments.
• Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and self-motivated approach to overcoming design challenges.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. Ability to articulate complex ideas and design concepts clearly.
• Adaptability: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, adaptable to changing priorities and project needs.

Join us at Build a Rocket Boy and be a part of shaping the future of interactive entertainment through innovative and captivating level design. If you are a creative leader with a passion for game design and a track record of delivering high-quality content, we want to hear from you!