Lead Level Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Lead Level Designer (Unreal Engine): Leading the creative level design process for AAA titles with an accent on translating game vision into gameplay spaces and mentoring the design team. Focus on owning the full level lifecycle from paper design to optimization, ensuring high-quality player experiences, and collaborating across disciplines to meet project objectives.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Canada (Montreal). Role offers hybrid or remote flexibility.

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent AAA game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for titles like Bulletstorm and Outriders, currently working on major projects including Gears of War: E-Day.

What you will do

• Assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and provide constructive feedback to team members to support their professional growth.
• Oversee the creative level design process, ensuring alignment with the overall game vision and design principles.
• Collaborate with Creative and Art Directors to iterate on level building, visual quality, and gameplay mechanics.
• Take full ownership of levels from initial paper design through whiteboxing, scripting, and final optimization.
• Proactively identify cross-discipline risks and solve complex design challenges.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage recruitment, and oversee the onboarding of new hires.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional level design experience, including prior leadership capacity.
• At least one successfully shipped AA or AAA game on PC or console.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5 and editor proficiency.
• Strong mentoring, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of systems design, player psychology, and industry trends.
• Fluent English proficiency (verbal and written).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package 100% paid by the company, including full dental and major dental coverage.
• 4% RRSP matching program, 100% vested from day one.
• 20 days of paid vacation, 5 paid sick days, and a paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for employees and dependents.
• Opportunities for personal development within a global, creative, and passionate team environment.