Senior Level Designer

3 days ago

Whyte Avenue Northwest Edmonton Alberta Canada TE Z Arcanaut Studios Full time
ARCANAUT STUDIOS  Senior Level Designer  FULL-TIME | BC OR ALBERTA   
(REMOTE FRIENDLY)   
OUR ARC   
Arcanaut Studios is a team of seasoned developers founded on the axiom that creative freedom and independence lead to better, more innovative games. We believe in the power of small, agile teams.  We are decision makers with consistent collaboration across disciplines that drive the project vision and create a seamless player experience.  
Arcanaut Studios is a Canadian company with offices in Edmonton, AB and Kelowna, BC.  We offer a flexible work environment combining from-home, in-office, and remote work as well as competitive industry compensation and benefits.  By joining us, you will be welcomed into a diverse team of talented developers creating an immersive universe of story, character, and discovery
YOUR ARC 
As Senior Level Designer, you will work across disciplines to envision, plan, and implement entire sequences of fun and innovative gameplay with a strong focus on story telling.  Initial work will involve exploration of game design concepts and will move on to creating content for the game at final quality.  This role involves close collaboration to shape the vision of the project, as you integrate content design with other facets of the game and iterate towards a cohesive overall experience.    
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and own features related to the level & mission creation pipeline from prototypes to final quality  
  • Contribute to memorable gameplay experiences that support the narrative and the themes of the IP through collaboration with the broader team  
  • Define, document, and share best practices related to the creation of levels and missions  
  • Actively mentor creative and technical abilities of team members   
  • Participate in game design discussions and contribute valuable ideas and feedback to all aspects of the project  
  • Remain current with new and innovative technologies, proactively incorporating and improving pipelines and processes   
  • Collaborate with other team members to integrate their work into a high-quality, performant game experience  
  • Listen to feedback from stakeholders and translate it into actionable plans when appropriate. 

Qualifications and Experience 
  • 5+ years' experience as a Level Designer in professional game development shipping multiple AAA titles   
  • A high level of experience in Unreal 4/5 and Blueprints  
  • Experience guiding multiple levels through concepting to final quality  
  • Experience with asset inheritance & modular workflows  
  • Familiarity with gameplay mechanics in action/adventure/RPG titles  
  • The ability to explicitly define and communicate solutions to complex narrative, gameplay, and technical problems   
  • Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines   
  • A passion for all aspects of story telling to crafting incredible memorable experiences  
  • A strong understanding of the state of the art in game design and a passion for innovation  
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills  
  • Strong initiative and ability to drive cross-discipline efforts   
    BENEFITS
  • We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life while doing your best work, including medical and dental coverage, retirement savings contributions and a Flex Benefit program that has a wide array of coverage to best fit your personal situation. 
  • We offer 3 weeks of vacation per year in addition to summer and winter studio breaks that are each two weeks long. 
  • The hiring range for this position is $96,890 – $182,070 in addition to a bi-yearly performance-based bonus. The base pay may vary depending on the candidate's region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 
 
To apply, please include your CV with a link to your demo reel if applicable. 

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