Level Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Level Designer (Procedural Generation): Designing procedural dungeon systems and dynamic environments for a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP with an accent on replayability and pacing. Focus on implementing modular layouts, scripting gameplay mechanics for various biomes, and blending hand-made scenes with procedural generation.

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

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

Company

A creative game development studio focused on craft and innovation, currently working on a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP.

What you will do

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
• Opportunity to work with an "inventor's mindset" on high-profile IP.
• Collaborative environment blending art and engineering.