Job Description
This position is for a Senior Level Designer to create immersive and engaging environments for players in a cross-platform survival crafting game. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing procedural generation systems that shape game levels, encounters, and puzzles. You will drive the entire level creation process from initial concept to final production, ensuring alignment with the game's core vision and player experience goals. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine and enhance the game world through data analysis and user research insights. Additionally, you will design and develop key content elements such as quests, crafting systems, and character progression mechanics, while maintaining detailed documentation for all design decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine game environments that balance creativity with gameplay mechanics, ensuring they are both visually appealing and functionally robust
- Collaborate with artists, engineers, and other designers to create cohesive procedural generation systems for dynamic level creation
- Lead the design process from concept sketches to fully realized game content, maintaining creative direction throughout development
- Implement iterative improvements based on feedback from internal QA teams, external playtesters, and player community engagement
- Work closely with data analysts and user researchers to identify player behavior patterns and optimize the game world experience
- Design and balance quest systems, crafting mechanics, and character progression paths to enhance player engagement and retention
- Document all design decisions, including technical specifications, art assets, and gameplay systems, for internal reference and team collaboration
- Continuously playtest and refine game content to ensure it meets quality standards and aligns with the game's core vision
- Stay informed about industry trends and innovations in game design to bring fresh ideas and best practices to the development process
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of level design with other game systems and features
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a level designer in AAA game development, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and technical design work
- Deep understanding of survival crafting game mechanics, including resource management, crafting systems, and player progression
- Proficiency in procedural generation techniques and tools, with experience implementing these systems in game environments
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with artists, engineers, and other designers
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to design and implement complex game systems that enhance player experience
- Ability to translate player feedback into actionable design improvements, using data analysis and user research insights
- Experience with game design documentation processes, including creating and maintaining technical specifications and design documents
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to create high-quality game environments that meet production standards
- Knowledge of cross-platform game development, with experience optimizing game content for multiple platforms
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Strong understanding of game balance and player engagement principles, with the ability to design content that meets these goals
- Experience with game design tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or other level design software
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage project timelines effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the capacity to take ownership of design projects while collaborating with others
- Strong understanding of game narrative and world-building concepts, with the ability to create immersive game environments that enhance storytelling
- Experience with game testing and playtesting processes, with the ability to gather and analyze player feedback
- Ability to create and maintain comprehensive design documentation for all game systems and features
- Strong understanding of game design principles, including level design, puzzle design, and encounter design
- Experience with game development pipelines, with the ability to integrate design work into the overall development process
