Game Level Designer
This role is a part-time contract position, with opportunity for renewal at the end of the contract period. (8 months) Location: Full Remote As Level Designer, you'll collaborate with game designers, program developers, and stakeholders in defining the environmental design of our game. Responsibilities:
- Set and evolve the level design vision, collaborating with designers and stakeholders to help define the mechanical requirements for the game.
- Lead both live map updates and major reworks as-needed during the design and prototyping phases of development.
- Drive innovation on new maps, exploring new ideas while protecting core gameplay mechanics.
- Coordinate each stage of the level design process, from early concept through final release, balancing player value, development cost, and long-term flexibility.
- Anticipate player needs, understanding how different audiences engage with 3rd person shooter and roguelike games.
- Implement data and feedback to evolve maps in ways that resonate with the community and fellow designers.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of experience with game development in a level design role.
- Deep understanding of core level design concepts for 3rd person shooter games such as engagement distances, cover, verticality, and the framing of player objectives.
- Previous experience with at least 1 shipped game title that used your level design work.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
- Experience communicating and expressing complex and nuanced designs in simple ways.
Extras:
- Game design or related degree(s) & certifications.
- Experience with indie game development.
- Experience or interest in 3rd person shooter and roguelike design.
About Midnight Den: We are a diverse, LGBT-led independent game development studio with a passion for anthropomorphic/"furry" video games. We are a passionate group of multi-disciplinary artists from all over the world and are currently in-production on our debut release. Pay: $2,900.00 - $3,750.00 per month Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
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