Senior Level Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Level Designer (Unreal Engine): Designing and implementing high-quality levels and environments for a small project based on existing IP with an accent on player flow, spatial design, and gameplay readability. Focus on mentoring other designers, establishing quality bars, and optimizing game content for performance.

Location: Hybrid in Loveland, Colorado (preferred 4 days/week onsite). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is provided.

Salary: $70,000 – $110,000 Annually

Company

Studio Sirens, a development team under Snail Games focused on prototyping innovative gameplay systems and crafting bold new IP.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-quality levels and environments in Unreal Engine 5.
• Own level design for a small team project utilizing established IP.
• Mentor junior designers through reviews and actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with art and engineering teams to achieve gameplay goals.
• Debug, optimize, and iterate on maps based on testing and feedback.
• Maintain clear documentation for level design workflows and map systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional level design experience in games.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 4/5, including Blueprints and level creation pipelines.
• Deep understanding of player flow, spatial design, and gameplay readability.
• Ability to mentor other designers and provide technical and creative feedback.
• Experience debugging and optimizing game content for performance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US at the time of application (no sponsorship).

Nice to have

• Experience leading level design on a small team or project.
• Experience improving workflows for rapid iteration.
• Experience with multiplayer or open-world survival games in Unreal.
• Experience working within an established franchise or existing IP.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong focus on work/life balance.
• Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.