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Level Designer

Eidos-Montreal, 400 de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada Req #120
October 10, 2024
 
 

Level Designer

Reports to: Lead Level Designer 

Permanent – Full-Time 

 

What you will do  

  • Create state of the art levels focusing on innovative gameplay, accessibility, pacing and strong atmosphere; 
  • Work closely with the Level Design team and Level Artists in creating top quality levels with the tools available; 
  • Design levels (layout, situations, design document) in close collaboration with Level Artists while following design and technical guidelines; 
  • Develop 3D playgrounds and levels, integrate actors and scripted events, and balance the gameplay in-game; 
  • Help with the development of the various features and mechanics during the project; 
  • Work in collaboration with the Game Design team, Game Director and Lead Level; Designer to achieve the emotions and player experience desired in each level; 
  • Write general level design documents for the use of other Level Designers; 
  • Provide support to less experienced level designers. 

 

What you bring  

  • University or college diploma in game design, or equivalent training; 
  • + 3 years of experience in the video game industry as a Level Designer; 
  • Minimum of 1 published title as a Level Designer; 
  • Good knowledge in systemic design; 
  • Good knowledge in game level architecture and 3D environments; 
  • Experience using industry standard level editing tools, editors and pipelines; 
  • Knowledge of Unreal 4 or 5 engine; 
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to exemplify one’s own ideas; 
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Even better if you have  

  • Experience with either level design layouts for complex combat encounters OR layout design for third person platforming/parkour traversals; 
  • Good knowledge in scripting; 
  • Ability to multitask; 
  • Excellent capability to give and receive advice; 
  • Skills in leadership, proactivity and continuous commitment to work with different departments (design, animation and programming); 
  • Ability to work in a team focused on continuous improvement; 
  • Ability to learn and share personal knowledge; 
  • The maturity to give and receive constructive criticism is expected. 

 

Why join us?  

  • Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days; 
  • Hybrid work: because we have adapted to the new reality;  
  • Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones; 
  • Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;  
  • Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room :wink: 
  • Bonus system: we recognize the work accomplished 

 

Come and create emotion with us!  

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  • Eidos-Montreal, 400 de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada