About the Role
The Lead Level Designer will oversee the design and implementation of all gameplay spaces, establishing workflows, setting quality standards, and aligning level progression with core game systems and narrative goals.
Responsibilities
- Direct the development of all level designs from concept to final polish
- Establish and maintain level design documentation and best practices
- Collaborate with narrative, art, and systems designers to ensure environmental storytelling
- Guide level blockouts and whitebox iterations for gameplay testing
- Mentor and support junior designers across remote locations
- Define pacing, encounter distribution, and player progression through spaces
- Integrate feedback from playtests into level revisions
- Ensure consistency in design language across multiple designers
- Work closely with technical designers to implement interactive elements
- Coordinate with audio and visual effects teams for environmental immersion
- Manage version control and organization of level assets
- Troubleshoot design issues affecting player navigation or engagement
- Lead regular design reviews and critique sessions
- Translate high-level game vision into executable level plans
- Optimize level performance in collaboration with engineering
- Support the creation of modular design systems for scalability
- Maintain alignment between level layout and game mechanics
- Ensure accessibility considerations are integrated into spatial design
- Oversee the integration of AI pathing and behavior zones
- Develop reusable templates for common level types
- Balance exploration, challenge, and reward across environments
- Standardize naming conventions and scene organization
- Evaluate tools and pipelines for level creation efficiency
- Communicate design priorities across time zones
- Ensure final levels meet quality benchmarks before release
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Fully Remote
Team
A growing game development team building an ambitious new title
What We Value
- Creative ownership and initiative in design solutions
- Clear communication across disciplines
- A player-first mindset in all design decisions
- Willingness to iterate based on data and feedback
- Respect for diverse perspectives in a global team
Application Process
- Submit a resume and cover letter
- Include a portfolio or relevant work samples
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
- Final stage includes a design discussion and practical exercise
Not specified
