Lead Level Designer

TL;DR

Lead Level Designer (Game/Level Design): Leading and managing the Level Design team to create immersive, engaging, and visually compelling open world gameplay environments for single-player and cooperative modes with an accent on large-scale level design and alignment with the creative vision. Focus on designing, prototyping, implementing, and polishing in-game spaces, collaborating across disciplines, and providing leadership and feedback to ensure quality and production milestones.

Location: Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio focused on creating innovative and exhilarating entertainment experiences, part of Activision, known for iconic franchises like Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Level Design team to meet project objectives and production milestones.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations aligned with the project vision.
• Collaborate with design leadership and artists to craft unique gameplay spaces.
• Design, prototype, implement, and polish in-game spaces and content using proprietary tools.
• Create open world locations for quests and activities within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide constructive feedback and act as liaison to other departments to maintain design consistency.

Requirements

• Must have proven professional experience as a Level Designer.
• Ability to manage schedules, priorities, and deliver on production timelines.
• Experience with technical game design including implementation in tools and visual scripting.
• Understanding and execution of Open World Level Design fundamentals in modern game engines.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to provide clear, actionable feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience leading content design teams on AAA Open World titles.
• Recognition in the field of level design.
• Experience creating own games or working in adjacent fields like narrative design or environment art.
• Architectural experience or interest in Open World RPGs.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and respectful work environment focused on empathy and professionalism.
• Collaboration with a passionate and diverse creative team.
• Opportunity to work on innovative new IP within a leading global entertainment company.