Lead Level Designer

TL;DR

Lead Level Designer (Level Design): Lead a team designing and creating gameplay spaces and combat encounters for a multiplayer RPG set in The Witcher universe with an accent on level design standards, team management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Focus on recruiting, mentoring, establishing workflows, and delivering unique, fun, and visually consistent gameplay environments.

Location: Must work in Boston, MA or be located in specified US states for remote work

Salary: $143,000 - $218,500 USD annually

Company

hirify.global creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs with a focus on immersive player experiences and innovative game design.

What you will do

• Recruit, manage, and mentor the Level Design team ensuring alignment with goals and quality standards.
• Create level design blockouts and gameplay encounters directly in-engine.
• Collaborate closely with Lead Level Artist, Lead Environment Artist, and Lead Quest Designer to maintain cohesion and vision.
• Oversee workflows and pipelines for Level Design across disciplines.
• Set best practices for design, documentation, tooling, and metrics.
• Deliver fun, unique, and accessible gameplay spaces with functional and visual consistency.

Requirements

• Must have at least 6+ years in AAA level design and 2+ years in a lead or management role
• Experience with 3D tools such as UE, Unity, Maya, or Blender.
• Strong game design systems knowledge and ability to craft unique player experiences.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be located in Boston or one of the specified US states for remote work

Nice to have

• Experience with UE5.
• Experience with procedural systems and scripted quest or narrative content.
• Experience with multiplayer AAA games.
• Artistic background in 2D or 3D.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare including dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Paid leave with increasing holiday days after two years.
• 401K with employer matching and gym membership reimbursement.
• Flexible working hours and a dog-friendly office environment.
• International and diverse team with no dress code.
• Support for working parents and mental well-being resources.