Lead Level Designer (EdTech)

TL;DR

Lead Level Designer (Unity/EdTech): Building and managing a Level Design vertical to produce scalable educational content and game instances for major IP partners with an accent on team leadership, localization, and production efficiency. Focus on scaling game templates, implementing AI-assisted workflows, and coordinating cross-functional production between innovation and scale.

Location: Remote (must be within a 2-hour time difference from Spain GMT+1) or Hybrid (Madrid office)

Company

Global leader in educational technology using a Playlearning™ approach to help children learn through a multi-platform universe.

What you will do

• Develop Level Design into a structured vertical team with clear roles, growth paths, and accountability.
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 12 people, including seniors, juniors, and interns.
• Oversee the production of game instances for major IP partners like Disney, ensuring high quality bars.
• Build scalable localization processes and leverage AI tooling to reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and production to integrate LD perspectives into template development.
• Analyze production costs and performance data to drive data-backed template improvements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in level design or technical game design in content-heavy game environments.
• 5+ years of actual people management experience.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Must be located within a 2-hour time difference from Spain (GMT+1).
• Proven ability to build processes for unstructured teams and manage remote/hybrid setups.
• Strategic thinking and experience as a cross-functional operator.

Nice to have

• Experience with IP-licensed content production (e.g., Disney, Nintendo).
• Familiarity with localization pipelines and mobile/casual game production at scale.
• Hands-on experience with Unity or similar game engines.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools for content production workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• €2,000 annual budget for books and professional training.
• Stock options providing ownership in the company.
• Home office setup allowance (€400 one-time + €35/month for remote expenses).
• Meal allowance (€60/month) and flexible compensation for transport and childcare.
• Private health insurance coverage through Adeslas.
• Free language classes in Spanish and English.
• Visa sponsorship available for candidates needing a permit to work in the EU.