Senior Level Designer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior Level Designer (Unreal Engine 5): Establishing the level design language and macro flow for a AAA remake of a squad-based tactical shooter with an accent on combat arena design and spatial pacing. Focus on bridging Level Design, Game Design, Art, and Engineering to ensure gameplay readability and tactical viability.

Location: Remote (must be based in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Latvia, Poland, Romania, or Ukraine)

Company

Art team delivering world-leading art solutions for game developers and publishers across AAA and AA titles.

What you will do

• Define and document the level design language and standards for the project.
• Own macro flow and layout direction to ensure cohesive pacing and mission progression.
• Lead and mentor the Level Design team through reviews and structured feedback.
• Review all levels for gameplay readability, including sightlines and engagement distances.
• Partner with Game Design to validate navmesh quality and enemy behavior integrity.
• Ensure all level layouts actively support squad mechanics and co-op play considerations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional Level Design experience on AA/AAA PC or console titles.
• At least one shipped title with substantial ownership of linear or semi-linear level design.
• Expertise in combat arena design for linear FPS or action titles.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting and landscape tools.
• Practical knowledge of navmesh and AI navigation.
• Excellent written and verbal English proficiency.

Nice to have

• Background in linear tactical shooters or squad-based FPS games.
• Experience designing environments for co-op experiences.
• Experience shipping a remake, reboot, or reimagining of an existing title.
• Experience mentoring designers or leading design initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile AAA remake rebuilt from the ground up in UE5.
• Collaboration with a team experienced in franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo.
• Remote work arrangement.