Lead Level Designer AAA Unreal studio SW, UK - REF 2192

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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