Technical Game Designer (Level)

United States - Remote (EST - PST); Canada - Remote (EST - PST), EST–PST; North American time zonesFull-Time

Salary$148K - $164K; $148K – $164K • Offers Equity; Green Level 3: $148K – $164K • Offers Equity

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Bring strong level design fundamentals in spatial composition, flow, pacing, and player guidance for open-world exploration and multiplayer play.
Have at least one shipped game as a level designer on a multidisciplinary team.
Be proficient in Unreal Engine Blueprints and/or C++.
Be able to independently prototype, implement, and debug gameplay features.
Have experience building levels in Unreal Engine.
Have experience authoring collision and navigation in Unreal Engine.
Demonstrate strong playtesting and iteration habits.
Understand how design shapes player behavior, cooperation, and relationships.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively, while exercising judgment to work independently and seek support when needed.
Experience building reusable level design tools, modular gameplay kits, or procedural workflows in Unreal Engine is a plus.
Experience designing systemic puzzles, physics-based interactions, or environmental features supporting multiple solutions and emergent multiplayer play is a plus.
Experience profiling and optimizing gameplay scripts and level content is a plus.

Prototype and validate gameplay verbs, activities, and environmental interactions in Unreal Engine for online multiplayer.
Build and refine levels using created mechanics and tools alongside existing systems, hazards, and enemies.
Playtest with the team and refine levels and features based on how players discover and use gameplay affordances.
Design, implement, debug, polish, and maintain interactive world features and environmental gameplay toys.
Build levels from blockout through delivery, shaping flow, pacing, navigation, and readability.
Create reusable, configurable gameplay components and tools for efficient level design and iteration.
Prototype and playtest ideas to validate potential, refine features, and manage scope and complexity.
Collaborate across disciplines to align with design direction, integrate player abilities and creature encounters, and meet technical requirements.
Partner with Engineering to resolve performance issues and ensure reliable multiplayer behavior.
Organize and document implementations so the team can use, tune, and maintain features and tools.

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