Great opportunity has opened up for an experienced Lead Level Designer to join a lovely AAA studio in a beautiful location SW of England, on the coastline, and just perfect for that work-life balance most desire!
This team is looking for a natural leader who is a strong manager, mentor and coach; combined with solid track record and experience in level design and unreal engine; to lead their level design team. Working across 2 projects (fps).
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage, coach and develop the level design team
- Key person for design issues and communication to the level designers
- Improve processes, prototype new tools, example levels and workflows for the department
- Mentor junior level designers
- Translate game vision into level design
- Identify and manage risks within the schedule with production
- Scripting / Programming in the game engines code language
- Create new tools using the game engines code language
- Create designs proposals, implement designs in the game engine, using tools provided by the engine.
- Create content in the engine using given tools and 3D objects.
- Test and correct designs
- Write documentation related to the designs
What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
- Minimum of 4 years working experience as a level designer, with no less than one shipped PC/Console title in a senior level designer role
- Minimum 3 years Unreal Engine 4 experience or similar as well as advanced understanding of developer tools and software
- Must have solid level editing tools and node-based visual script logic
- Must have proven experience managing a level design team in at least a senior level design role
- Must have a positive attitude, exceptional people and management skills as well as strong communication and organisational skills
- Analytical thinker and strong problem solver
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Benefits
- Private family medical care
- Annual bonus scheme
- Supportive team, offering flexibility around core hours
- Great work-life balance and supportive team
- Lovely location
Application
Please e-mail your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2192.
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