Level Designer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Level Designer (Unreal Engine 5): Crafting engaging game levels from blockout to final polish for AAA projects with an accent on scale, pacing, and player flow. Focus on implementing gameplay elements via Blueprints, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and optimizing levels using World Partition and HLODs.

Location: Remote (Must be currently located in Ontario, Canada)

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 CAD

Company

A professional game development studio specializing in delivering high-quality AAA titles.

What you will do

• Design and build game levels from initial concept and blockout through to final ship quality.
• Implement encounters, puzzles, objectives, and scripted events using Blueprints and in-engine tools.
• Collaborate with artists, engineers, and designers to seamlessly integrate gameplay and technical systems.
• Apply level design fundamentals (flow, pacing, composition) and iterate based on playtest feedback.
• Create custom blockout geometry and maintain detailed level documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional level design experience in the game industry.
• Minimum 2 years of Unreal Engine 5 experience with proficiency in Blueprints.
• Working knowledge of World Partition, Data Layers, OFPA, and Lumen.
• Experience with advanced techniques such as HLODs, RVT, or PCG.
• Ability to debug gameplay and blueprint issues with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Nanite and Sequencer in Unreal Engine.
• Secondary technical skills in animation, UI/widgets, or advanced Blueprint systems.
• Exposure to multiplayer projects or performance optimization workflows.
• A portfolio showcasing shipped or production-quality levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to some of the biggest AAA games in the industry.
• Collaborative and casual work environment with a focus on great work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP matching program.
• Competitive salary compensation.