Senior Level Designer
Senior Level Designer
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are looking for Senior Level Designers to join our teams working on Warframe and Soulframe. You will play a key role in designing immersive worlds compelling encounters and engaging gameplay experiences. Working closely with artists programmers and designers following our pipeline from penandpaper sketches and blockouts youll bring levels to life from concept to completion; ensuring they meet both artist vision and gameplay goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and Implement Levels Conceptualize block out and refine engaging highquality game levels that align with the vision of either Warframe or Soulframe.
- Collaborate Across Teams Work closely with artists programmers and other designers to ensure levels are visually stunning technically sound and mechanically engaging.
- Scripting & Gameplay Integration Utilize Lua and ineditor scripting tools to implement interactive elements pacing enemy encounters and environmental storytelling.
- Gameplay Balancing & Iteration Playtest and refine levels based on internal feedback and data to ensure smooth flow challenge and engagement.
- Technical & Artistic Considerations Optimize levels while respecting artistic direction and technical constraints.
- ProblemSolving Troubleshoot and resolve gameplay scripting or performance issues within levels
- Mentorship (Senior Level Only) Provide guidance feedback and support to junior designers where applicable.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 5 years of experience in level design for AAA as a Level designer
- Strong understanding of level layout pacing and encounter design for actionbased or immersive games.
- Experience with Lua or other scripting languages (C# Python etc..
- Proficiency in 3D worldbuilding tools and a keen eye for environmental storytelling.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent problemsolving skills and adaptability
PREFERRED EXTRAS
- Shipped at least one title as a level designer
- Post secondary in Game Design or related experience is an asset.
- Prior experience working on live service or online cooperative games
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz Digital Extremes ranks as one of the worlds top independent video game development studios. Originating with the cocreation of Epic Games multimillion unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector BioShock for the PlayStation3 the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the freetoplay action game Warframe boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch and iOS. The studios most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe an openworld actionfantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London Ontario Canada and is proud to be selected as one ofCanadas Top 100 Employers achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes please visitwww.digitalextremes.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our longterm focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Worklife balance wellness subsidies
- Be part of Giving Back through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Employee events and team building exercises
Please note some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest however only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
