Level Designer (FPS)

TL;DR

Level Designer (FPS): Taking ownership of level design from initial concept to final implementation, focusing on flow, pacing, and combat scenarios for FPS/action gameplay. Focus on crafting layouts for intense combat, smart AI pathing, and intuitive navigation while integrating occlusion, cover systems, and funneling techniques.

Company

hirify.global is a game development company specializing in creating immersive and engaging game experiences.

What you will do

• Take ownership of level design from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring an engaging player experience.
• Design, build, and iterate high-quality level layouts tailored for FPS / action gameplay, with a strong focus on flow, pacing, and combat scenarios.
• Craft layouts that support intense combat encounters, smart AI pathing, and player agency in fast-paced environments.
• Implement player guidance systems for intuitive navigation during chaotic action sequences.
• Use terrain, structures, and verticality to create strategic opportunities and diverse tactical options.
• Integrate occlusion, cover systems, line of sight control, and funneling techniques to enhance gameplay rhythm and technical performance.
• Place and tune gameplay elements such as AI, triggers, objectives, pickups, and interactive set-pieces.
• Iterate based on frequent playtesting and telemetry to refine pacing, difficulty, and player flow.
• Collaborate closely with art, tech, and narrative teams to ensure a cohesive experience across all level elements.

Requirements

• Expertise in level design for FPS / action gameplay, from concept to final implementation.
• Ability to design and iterate high-quality level layouts with a focus on flow, pacing, combat scenarios, and smart AI pathing.
• Experience implementing player guidance systems and utilizing environmental elements for strategic opportunities.
• Proficiency in integrating occlusion, cover systems, line of sight, and funneling techniques.
• Skill in placing and tuning gameplay elements (AI, triggers, objectives, pickups).
• Demonstrated ability to iterate based on frequent playtesting and collaborate effectively with art, tech, and narrative teams.