Level Design Director (Game Development)

Location: UK-based role with regular studio attendance on an in-studio or hybrid basis; relocation support to Nottingham, UK is available if required.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio founded in 1999 and known for creating Dead Island 2.

What you will do

• Establish and communicate the game’s design vision across locations, quests, mechanics, and player-facing content.
• Lead the level design department and develop Lead Level Designers through feedback, mentoring, and training strategies.
• Provide hands-on direction and create benchmark content, including quest design, world building, puzzle design, and combat encounters.
• Review and prioritise level design work in line with game pillars, studio philosophies, scope, and production constraints.
• Maintain level design documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with design, production, project management, and other department directors to resolve challenges and deliver high-quality game content.

Requirements

• Must work from the UK and be able to attend the studio regularly.
• At least four published AAA or critically acclaimed AA games, including at least one Director or Associate Director role.
• Experience in the Action RPG or Action-Adventure genre.
• At least five years of experience leading a team and directing content, ideally with Unreal Engine 5.
• Deep knowledge of pacing, player mechanics, gameplay systems, immersive sandbox games, and holistic design.
• Excellent communication, vision-setting, pragmatic decision-making, and cross-discipline collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Core hours are 9:30am–4:00pm, with remaining hours worked flexibly.
• Holiday allowance increases with service up to 30 days plus statutory public holidays.
• Company pension contributions increase with service, with annual pay review participation after 12 months.
• Private medical insurance, dental and optical cover, life assurance, and enhanced maternity pay are provided.
• Studio-funded learning and development, career progression, cross-team events, and a modern game development environment.
• Additional benefits include a subsidised gym membership, travel loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, financial advice, and employee referral bonuses.