Level Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Level Designer (Gamedev): Defining and building game levels for AAA titles with an accent on visual quality, playability, and integration of new features. Focus on full ownership from paper design to delivery, including scripting, iteration, debugging, and optimization for action games.

Location: Remote/Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent AAA game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for shooter titles like Painkiller and Outriders, and actively working on multiple exciting projects.

What you will do

• Define and build game levels, ensuring high visual quality and playability.
• Collaborate with visual, design, and coding teams to integrate features and create fun maps.
• Take full ownership from paper design through whitebox phase, scripting, iteration, debugging, and optimization to final delivery.
• Participate in dedicated established Strike Teams.
• Occasionally onboard new hires.

Requirements

• Typically 3+ years of professional level design experience.
• Shipped AAA title experience.
• Experience in level design practice and theory (landmarks, routes, lines of sight, combat arenas).
• Knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max, or similar 3D software.
• Familiarity with visual scripting and bug-tracking tools (preferably JIRA).
• Proficiency in English is required for international communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with different video game engines.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid benefit package with full dental coverage and mental wellbeing sessions.
• 4% RRSP matching, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays, plus 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Personal development opportunities and a chance to work in a global, creative team.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders to create unforgettable experiences.