Level Designer (PC/Console, UE5)

Location: Remote from all over the world; working hours are 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3), with the possibility of adjustment.

Contract: 6 months.

Company

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience creating mobile, PC, and console games, including Shadow Fight, Vector, SPINE, and Fight Me.

What you will do

• Collaborate with level designers and the game design team to develop levels according to project requirements.
• Create location blockouts and own the level creation process through finalization.
• Handle technical level setup and scripting.
• Place objects and coordinate technical designers and developers on interactive-object scripts.
• Analyze level design in reference games and define requirements for level design tools.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5.
• Understanding of level design principles for action games, including cover placement and points of interest.
• Understanding of how game design influences level design, including the interaction between levels and character abilities.
• A portfolio demonstrating level design work is required; professional projects, custom game maps, and mods are accepted.
• Fluent Russian communication is required.
• Attach the portfolio to the cover letter.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work from all over the world.
• Friendly, informal environment with shared gaming interests and internal game jams.
• Professional development support, including specialized conferences and educational events.
• Competitive salary depending on professional qualifications.
• Six-month project contract.