Level Designer (Shooter)

TL;DR

Level Designer (Shooter): Building and optimizing immersive, tactical combat spaces for a third-person military shooter with an accent on player agency, combat clarity, and strategic decision-making. Focus on designing end-to-end levels, scripting gameplay encounters, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, systemic gameplay experiences.

Location: Must be based in Canada

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment platform utilizing AI-powered matching to connect candidates with partner companies for high-quality game development projects.

What you will do

• Design and build full levels end-to-end, including layout, traversal, and combat pacing.
• Create tactical environments that support squad coordination, flanking routes, and cover systems.
• Script gameplay events, AI behaviors, and environmental interactions.
• Collaborate with art, engineering, and production teams to align with creative vision.
• Test, debug, and iterate on levels to improve navigation, balance, and readability.
• Communicate production constraints and dependencies to ensure smooth content delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game development with a focus on action or shooter titles.
• Must be based in Canada.
• Proven experience shipping at least one game title from implementation to final polish.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine, including gameplay scripting and debugging.
• Deep understanding of combat space design, sightlines, and encounter pacing.
• Ability to work independently and iterate effectively based on feedback.

Nice to have

• Interest in military fiction and systemic gameplay.
• Experience with cinematic mission design.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with flexible arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, gameplay-focused AAA-style projects.
• Collaborative studio culture emphasizing creativity and ownership.
• Supportive environment focused on long-term career growth and skill development.