Senior Game Designer (Level Design)

TL;DR

Senior Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5): Designing and overseeing level design for a AAA squad-based tactical shooter remake with an accent on combat arena design, spatial pacing, and squad mechanics. Focus on establishing level design language, mentoring the LD team, and ensuring high-quality gameplay readability and tactical viability.

Location: Remote (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine)

Company

An end-to-end strategic partner in external game development providing creative and technical expertise for AAA and AA games.

What you will do

• Define and document the level design language and standards for the project.
• Own the macro flow and layout direction to ensure cohesive pacing and mission progression.
• Lead and mentor the Level Design team by reviewing work-in-progress layouts and providing structured feedback.
• Review all levels for gameplay readability, cover legibility, sightlines, and squad pathfinding.
• Partner with Game Design to validate navmesh quality, enemy behavior, and tactical viability.
• Ensure all layouts actively support squad mechanics, including command zones and co-op play.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in Level Design on AA/AAA PC or console titles.
• Experience shipping at least one title with substantial ownership of linear or semi-linear level design.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting and landscape tools.
• Proven expertise in combat arena design for linear FPS or action titles.
• Experience leading or mentoring a Level Design team.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

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.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote cooperation model.
• Opportunity to work on a AAA remake of an acclaimed tactical shooter.
• Collaboration with a world-leading art team with experience in franchises like Call of Duty and Overwatch.
• Direct reporting line to the Creative Director.