Level Designer (Procedural Environments)

TL;DR

Level Designer (Procedural Environments): Designing a procedural dungeon system for a new fantasy ARPG with an accent on replayable environments, layout complexity, and gameplay pacing. Focus on implementing procedural parameters, collaborating with tools engineers, and blending handmade scenes with dynamic generation.

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in studio) or Onsite in Troy, NY (USA) or Toronto, ON (Canada)

Salary: US $80,000–$150,000 / Canada $75,000–$145,000 CAD

Company

A creative studio known for titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and Knockout City, dedicated to pioneering groundbreaking gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers.
• Partner with environment artists to create modular room pieces and static layouts for dynamic environments.
• Define and maintain procedural parameters for length, complexity, and spawn-composition to ensure engaging pacing.
• Implement unique gameplay mechanics tailored to different biomes.
• Develop simple scripts for doors, traps, and spawn entrances.
• Collaborate with the Game Director and Lead Designers to shape mission content.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in level design.
• At least one shipped title as a level designer.
• Proven experience with procedural level generation.
• Strong skill in visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with tool-use and basic scripting in major game engines such as Unity, Unreal, or equivalent.
• Must be based in or able to work from Troy, NY or Toronto, ON.

Nice to have

• Experience with isometric ARPG level design.
• Experience creating dynamic exteriors for survival or exploration-based games.
• Ability to seamlessly blend handmade and procedural scenes.
• Familiarity with 3D art tools like 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender.
• Prior experience in a lead or sub-lead role on mid-to-large development projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of curiosity and adventurous spirit.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and an authentic workplace.
• Opportunity to work on a premiere fantasy IP.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (3 days a week in studio).