This Senior Level Designer role focuses on creating high-quality levels, encounters and environments for a fast-paced action RPG. It suits an experienced game developer who can independently take complex levels from initial concept through to final polish.
At a glance
- Remote-first role within Canada
- Salary of $115,000 to $149,500 a year
- At least 8 years of game development experience required
- Applicants must live in Canada and be legally entitled to work there
- Experience shipping multiple titles required
The role
- Own action RPG levels from layout and blockout through implementation and polish
- Create spaces that support combat, exploration, progression and replayability
- Work with design, art, narrative, audio, engineering and production teams
What you will do
- Design combat spaces for varied enemies, builds, abilities and tactics
- Develop traversal, encounters, optional routes, secrets and environmental storytelling
- Implement gameplay events, objectives, triggers and environmental interactions in the engine
- Test, debug and improve difficulty, pacing, navigation and combat flow
- Help maintain a high standard across playable content
What you will bring
- At least 8 years of game development experience
- Substantial level design experience on action, RPG or combat-focused games
- Several shipped titles, including at least one in a senior or equivalent level design position
- Strong level editing, gameplay scripting and in-engine implementation skills
- Sound design judgement, communication and collaboration skills
What is on offer
- Annual salary of $115,000 to $149,500
- Long-term career development across a range of game projects
Working pattern and location
- Remote-first with flexible working arrangements
- Candidates must reside in Canada and be legally eligible to work there
- Location listed as Vancouver, British Columbia
How to apply
This role is advertised on a confidential basis. Applications are made through theHRkey: select “Apply through theHRkey”, add your CV and answer a short set of questions about your experience. Your application is received straight away and we will follow up on next steps.