Sr Level Designer

Blind Squirrel Entertainment

Posted on : 05-04-2025

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Job Location

Irvine - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 95000 - 115000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 05-04-2025

Job Description

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Senior Level Designer Irvine CA

Description

Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is a proud independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG people are our purpose so we prioritize an inquisitive proactive and collaborative work environment for all our squirrels. We currently have studio locations in Irvine California; Austin Texas; and Auckland New Zealand.

Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG but we recognize that talent is a product of hardwork resilience and a growthmindset. We champion individuals who have demonstrated they have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breeds synergy and innovation. To usdiversity isnt a metricits a must!

This is a fulltime hybrid position based in Irvine CA with an onsite requirement of three days per week.

Salary: The salary range being considered for this role is $95000 $115000 USD. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience performance and location.

Role and Responsibilities

Blind Squirrel Games is looking for aSenior Level Designer. The Senior Level Designer will be responsible for creating and implementing a suite of different game assets as it relates to level design.

The ideal candidate for this role is a selfdriven talented individual who is comfortable with systems and encounter design but has a knack for designing stimulating and immersive levels. They arent afraid to step in to help other designers craft the best possible experience for the player.

Responsibilities

Collaborate crossdepartmentally to ensure environments remain consistent with theme and concept art

Own the creation of levels from concept to blockout through final set dressing

Standardize document and advocate for highquality design fundamentals continuously improving the workflow process as it relates to the games we creat

Gather critiques and playtest feedback and translate it into iterative improvements.

Participate in and contribute to crossfunctional discussions related to the development and implementation of tools and game systems adjustments as they relate to level design

Assist in mentoring junior members of the design team regarding best level design practices

Assist in scoping work for milestone delivers on time.

Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned to help complete company or department objectives

Qualifications and Education Requirements

5 years of experience in the game industry or related area

A portfolio demonstrating exemplary design experience working in interactive media

Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred Skills

Familiarity performing scripting and encounter design configuration tasks within Unreal or other game engines

Strong sense of level design scale pacing and gameplay flow

Excellent composition skills

Deep understanding of environmental design and its functions within a game

Strong understanding of lighting mood and color

Ability to establish crossdepartmental relationships and work collaboratively

Familiarity with contemporary engines (Unreal Unity Godot Source etc.

Familiarity with contemporary platforms (Xbox PlayStation Switch Steam Deck etc.

Pluses

Shipped a triple AAA Game

First and thirdperson shooter experience

Open world POI design

Blind Squirrel Entertainment Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.

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