Senior Level Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Level Designer (Unreal Engine): Designing and building gameplay spaces, test maps, and sandbox environments with an accent on visual storytelling and player flow. Focus on creating greybox levels, integrating environment art, and collaborating across design and engineering to ensure optimal pacing and performance.

Location: Onsite in Raleigh, NC

Company

An artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film, television, and immersive storytelling.

What you will do

• Design and develop greybox levels and test maps to support gameplay exploration, pacing, and player experience.
• Integrate environment art assets into gameplay spaces, ensuring strong composition, readability, and support for visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with combat, systems, and engineering teams to implement gameplay scenarios and maintain performance targets.
• Contribute to worldbuilding, space planning, and the development of modular design approaches.
• Partner cross-functionally to support the implementation of shared environment assets across various environments.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in level design and/or environment art roles.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, specifically in greybox design and art implementation workflows.
• Strong understanding of gameplay space design, player flow, and environmental storytelling.
• Experience working on action, narrative, or exploration-driven titles.
• Familiarity with modular asset workflows and real-time optimization techniques.
• Must be located in Raleigh, NC.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting or contributing to a live service game.
• Previous experience working on early-phase projects or in fast-paced development environments.
• Interest in film, cross-medium storytelling, worldbuilding, or experimental gameplay.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at an artist-led studio founded by the Russo Brothers.
• Collaborate on cutting-edge immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media.
• Inclusive work environment with a commitment to fair and unbiased recruitment.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across the film and gaming industries.