YAGER Developments are currently looking for an experienced Lead Level Designer to join their team to create a unique 3rd person PvE-based co-op shooter for hardcore players packed with innovation. It is an opportunity to create a unique gameplay experience in an open world that let you choose your own goals, together with others.
As a Lead Level Designer in this project, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a highly motivated team of level designers and support them in the creation of high-quality game environments, as well as be a driving force of great level design.
You are expected to lead by example. You will join a talented team that works together to deliver a truly unique player experience and that has a lot to offer.
As a Lead Level Designer you will…
Overseeing the entirety of the game’s world and level designs
Function as the level design department lead, responsible for managing their level designers, defining a coherent design culture and processes across teams, and representing the department to other departments and stakeholders
Work with the creative director and other department leads to realize the project’s creative vision
Providing feedback and practical mentoring to team members to foster their development as level designers and developers
Leading by example: ability to create great game levels, spaces, and gameplay scenarios (on paper and in-engine) that exceed player expectations
Establishing level design quality benchmarks and guiding the team in reaching them
Collaborate with Technical Art to create and continuously improve workflows and production paradigms for level building (e.g. modular systems)
For this role, you'll need…
5+ years experience as Level Designer
2+ years experience as Lead Level Designer
Deep understanding of level design principles for co-op action games
Shipped at least 1 action game as senior or lead level designer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Extensive experience with modern 3D game engines and related editing tools
Strong problem-solving skills
Bonus points if you have skills and experience in…
Extensive experience with the Unreal Engine
Scripting experience, for example with Unreal Blueprint
