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Climax Studios is a video game development company that specializes in creating games for various platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Their ultimate mission is to deliver immersive and innovative gaming experiences to players worldwide. With a team of talented developers and designers, they strive to push the boundaries of game design and technology to craft engaging and entertaining games. Climax Studios' purpose is to bring joy and excitement to gamers of all ages by developing high-quality, captivating, and memorable gaming experiences that leave a lasting impression on their audience.

Entertainment & Media

Climax Studios

Hiring for Onsite and Remote Experienced Coders.

You must have experience as a Technical Designer on published console titles, proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints, character A.I., and collaboration skills with artists and programmers.

You will document features, design and implement enemy creatures, uphold project vision and quality, promote best practices, provide constructive critique, and motivate the team.

Software Engineering

Design

Portsmouth

<div>
 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 We have a state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer with proven technical design skills &amp; experience working on Console titles to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for designing and implementing enemy creatures into the game, owning features from prototype phase to completing them in production. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project.
 Requirements
 <ul>
 <li>Experience working as a Technical Designer on at least one published console title.</li>
 <li>Experience with technical design work related to designing and implementing enemy characters.</li>
 <li>Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5</li>
 <li>Strong Proficiency with Character Behaviour Trees.</li>
 <li>Proven experience working with character animations and character A.I.</li>
 <li>Strong proficiency at scripting with Blueprints.</li>
 <li>Be able to take a feature from the vision phase to prototype and then into production.</li>
 <li>Be able to communicate with artists, programmers, and animators.</li>
 <li>Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games</li>
 <li>Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.</li>
 </ul>
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 <ul>
 <li>Create and maintain documentation for all owned features.</li>
 <li>Taking ownership and responsibility for designing, setting up and implementing enemy creatures into the game.</li>
 <li>Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.</li>
 <li>Work within the wider design team to champion best technical practices.</li>
 <li>As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.</li>
 <li>Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.</li>
 </ul>
 Benefits
 <ul>
 <li>Excellent holiday package</li>
 <li>Regular social events</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and snacks</li>
 <li>A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment</li>
 <li>Ongoing training and development, with career progression</li>
 <li>Discount card for all the shopping centre stores</li>
 <li>Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops</li>
 <li>Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA</li>
 <li>Group Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
 <li>Private Dental Insurance</li>
 <li>Group Income Protection</li>
 <li>Company Pension Scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle To Work Scheme</li>
 <li>Eye-Care Vouchers</li>
 </ul>
 Perks
 <ul>
 <li>Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.</li>
 <li>Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.</li>
 <li>In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&amp;D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.</li> Our regular socials include Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
 </ul>
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create Service Type: Design
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
 
 Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
 Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
</div>


 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 We have a state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer with proven technical design skills & experience working on Console titles to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for designing and implementing enemy creatures into the game, owning features from prototype phase to completing them in production. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project.
  Requirements
 
  Experience working as a Technical Designer on at least one published console title.
  Experience with technical design work related to designing and implementing enemy characters.
  Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5
  Strong Proficiency with Character Behaviour Trees.
  Proven experience working with character animations and character A.I.
  Strong proficiency at scripting with Blueprints.
  Be able to take a feature from the vision phase to prototype and then into production.
  Be able to communicate with artists, programmers, and animators.
  Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games
  Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  Create and maintain documentation for all owned features.
  Taking ownership and responsibility for designing, setting up and implementing enemy creatures into the game.
  Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.
  Work within the wider design team to champion best technical practices.
  As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
  Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.
 
 Benefits
 
  Excellent holiday package
  Regular social events
  Fresh fruit and snacks
  A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
  Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  Group Life Insurance
  Employee Assistance Programme
  Private Dental Insurance
  Group Income Protection
  Company Pension Scheme
  Cycle To Work Scheme
  Eye-Care Vouchers
 
 Perks
 
  Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise. Our regular socials include Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
 
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create Service Type: Design
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
 
  Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
  PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
  Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.


Senior Technical Designer - Climax Studios

Senior Technical Designer

You must have AAA 3D Action game design experience, including level and character design, proficiency in Unreal 5, a track record of shipped games, and strong communication skills.

You will lead the design team, estimate tasks, maintain documentation, conduct design reviews, mentor team members, and collaborate with programmers and artists to ensure high-quality outputs.

Creative Arts & Fashion

Liverpool

<div>
 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You'll be based out of our new state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in the city centre of Liverpool.
 We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine.
 This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress.
 Requirements
 <ul>
 <li>Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.</li>
 <li>Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.</li>
 <li>Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.</li>
 <li>Worked on and shipped at least two games.</li>
 <li>Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.</li>
 <li>Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.</li>
 <li>Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.</li>
 <li>Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.</li>
 </ul>
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 <ul>
 <li>Leads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example.</li>
 <li>Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule.</li>
 <li>Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.</li>
 <li>Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality.</li>
 <li>Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team.</li>
 <li>Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.</li>
 </ul>
 Benefits
 <ul>
 <li>Regular social events</li>
 <li>Pension</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and snacks</li>
 <li>A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment</li>
 <li>Ongoing training and development, with career progression</li>
 <li>Great dockside location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops</li>
 <li>Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA</li>
 <li>Group Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
 <li>Private Dental Insurance</li>
 <li>Group Income Protection</li>
 <li>Company Pension Scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle To Work Scheme</li>
 <li>Eye-Care Vouchers</li>
 </ul>
 
 Perks
 <ul>
 <li>Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.</li>
 <li>In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&amp;D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.</li>
 <li>Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.</li>
 </ul>
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time
 
 Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
 Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
</div>


 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You'll be based out of our new state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in the city centre of Liverpool.
 We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine.
 This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress.
  Requirements
 
  Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.
  Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.
  Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.
  Worked on and shipped at least two games.
  Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.
  Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.
  Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.
  Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  Leads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example.
  Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule.
  Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.
  Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality.
  Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team.
  Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.
 
 Benefits
 
  Regular social events
  Pension
  Fresh fruit and snacks
  A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  Great dockside location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  Group Life Insurance
  Employee Assistance Programme
  Private Dental Insurance
  Group Income Protection
  Company Pension Scheme
  Cycle To Work Scheme
  Eye-Care Vouchers
 
 
 Perks
 
  Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
 
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
  Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time
 
  Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
  PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
  Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.


Lead Designer - Climax Studios

Lead Designer

You should have experience as a Senior Level Designer on two published console titles, strong skills in Unreal Engine 4/5, level flow, greyboxing, scripting gameplay, and mentoring juniors.

You will design immersive levels, maintain documentation, provide critiques, playtest, and ensure alignment with narrative goals while collaborating with the team and staying self-motivated.

<div>
 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 The role is based fully onsite at our harbourside studio in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.
 You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer, with proven level design skills &amp; experience working on Console titles as a senior, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for creating and owning major immersive environments for the game within the Level Design Team from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project
 
 Requirements
 <ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Experience working as a Senior Level Designer on at least two published console titles.</li>
 </ul>
 <li>A strong grasp of level flow, metrics &amp; pacing.</li>
 <li>A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.</li>
 <li>Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as with Blueprinting.</li>
 <li>Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.</li>
 <li>Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.</li>
 <li>Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.</li>
 <li>Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.</li>
 <li>Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.</li>
 <li>Experience of mentoring more junior Level Designers.</li>
 </ul>
 
 <div>
 Responsibilities 
 <ul>
 <li>Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments</li>
 <li>Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay experiences.</li>
 <li>Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.</li>
 <li>As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.</li>
 <li>Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner.</li>
 <li>Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels.</li>
 <li>Ability to self-motivate as-well-as work well as part of a team.</li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 Notes
 <ul>
 <li>Applications for this role must include a portfolio/show reel link.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 <ul>
 <li>Excellent holiday package</li>
 <li>Regular social events</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and snacks</li>
 <li>A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment</li>
 <li>Ongoing training and development, with career progression</li>
 <li>Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops</li>
 <li>Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA</li>
 <li>Group Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
 <li>Private Dental Insurance</li>
 <li>Group Income Protection</li>
 <li>Company Pension Scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle To Work Scheme</li>
 <li>Eye-Care Vouchers</li>
 </ul>
 Perks
 <ul>
 <li>Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.</li>
 <li>Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.</li>
 <li>In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&amp;D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.</li>
 <li>Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.</li>
 </ul>
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
 
 Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
 Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
</div>


 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 The role is based fully onsite at our harbourside studio in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.
 You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer, with proven level design skills & experience working on Console titles as a senior, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for creating and owning major immersive environments for the game within the Level Design Team from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project
 
  Requirements
 
  
   Experience working as a Senior Level Designer on at least two published console titles.
  
  A strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.
  A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.
  Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as with Blueprinting.
  Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.
  Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.
  Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.
  Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.
  Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.
  Experience of mentoring more junior Level Designers.
 
  
 
  Responsibilities
  
   Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments
   Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay experiences.
   Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.
   As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
   Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
   Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels.
   Ability to self-motivate as-well-as work well as part of a team.
  
 
  Notes
 
  Applications for this role must include a portfolio/show reel link.
 
 
  Benefits
 
  Excellent holiday package
  Regular social events
  Fresh fruit and snacks
  A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  Group Life Insurance
  Employee Assistance Programme
  Private Dental Insurance
  Group Income Protection
  Company Pension Scheme
  Cycle To Work Scheme
  Eye-Care Vouchers
 
 Perks
 
  Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
 
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
  Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
 
  Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
  PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
  Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.


Senior Level Designer - Climax Studios

Senior Level Designer

You must have senior level design experience on two published console titles, proficiency in UE4/5 and Blueprinting, strong visual and gameplay scripting skills, and mentoring capability.

You will design immersive levels, maintain documentation, critique designs, provide feedback, align with project vision, and fulfill narrative and gameplay goals while collaborating with the team.

Edinburgh

<div>
 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 You'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle. We have in studio and hybrid options available.
 You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer, with proven level design skills &amp; experience working on Console titles as a senior, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for creating and owning major immersive environments for the game within the Level Design Team from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project
 
 Requirements
 <ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Experience working as a Senior Level Designer on at least two published console titles.</li>
 </ul>
 <li>A strong grasp of level flow, metrics &amp; pacing.</li>
 <li>A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.</li>
 <li>Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as with Blueprinting.</li>
 <li>Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.</li>
 <li>Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.</li>
 <li>Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.</li>
 <li>Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.</li>
 <li>Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.</li>
 <li>Experience of mentoring more junior Level Designers.</li>
 </ul>
 
 <div>
 Responsibilities 
 <ul>
 <li>Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments</li>
 <li>Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay experiences.</li>
 <li>Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.</li>
 <li>As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.</li>
 <li>Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner.</li>
 <li>Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels.</li>
 <li>Ability to self-motivate as-well-as work well as part of a team.</li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 Notes
 <ul>
 <li>Applications for this role must include a portfolio/show reel link.</li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 <ul>
 <li>Excellent holiday package</li>
 <li>Regular social events</li>
 <li>A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment</li>
 <li>Ongoing training and development, with career progression</li>
 <li>Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA</li>
 <li>Group Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
 <li>Private Dental Insurance</li>
 <li>Group Income Protection</li>
 <li>Company Pension Scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle To Work Scheme</li>
 <li>Eye-Care Vouchers</li>
 </ul>
 Perks
 <ul>
 <li>In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&amp;D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.</li>
 <li>Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.</li>
 </ul>
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
 
 Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
 Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
</div>


 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 You'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle. We have in studio and hybrid options available.
 You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer, with proven level design skills & experience working on Console titles as a senior, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for creating and owning major immersive environments for the game within the Level Design Team from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project
 
  Requirements
 
  
   Experience working as a Senior Level Designer on at least two published console titles.
  
  A strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.
  A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.
  Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as with Blueprinting.
  Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.
  Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.
  Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.
  Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.
  Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.
  Experience of mentoring more junior Level Designers.
 
  
 
  Responsibilities
  
   Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments
   Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay experiences.
   Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.
   As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
   Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
   Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels.
   Ability to self-motivate as-well-as work well as part of a team.
  
 
  Notes
 
  Applications for this role must include a portfolio/show reel link.
 
 
  Benefits
 
  Excellent holiday package
  Regular social events
  A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  Group Life Insurance
  Employee Assistance Programme
  Private Dental Insurance
  Group Income Protection
  Company Pension Scheme
  Cycle To Work Scheme
  Eye-Care Vouchers
 
 Perks
 
  In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
 
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
  Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
 
  Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
  PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
  Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.


You must have experience as a Lead Level Designer on two published console titles, strong skills in Unreal Engine 5, level flow, greyboxing, gameplay scripting, and excellent communication.

You will lead a level design team, create immersive gameplay environments, maintain documentation, provide feedback, ensure project vision adherence, and motivate your team.

London

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 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 You'll be based out of our new state of the art space located in the heart of the city of London EC1.
 You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
 We are seeking an experienced Lead Level Designer, with proven lead level design skills &amp; experience working on Console titles, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Designer in leading the Level Design team as well as creating and owning major immersive environments for the game from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project for a 1st party publisher
 Requirements
 <ul>
 <li>Experience working as a Lead Level Designer on at least two published console titles.</li>
 <li>Able to lead a creative team, inspire, motivate and provide constructive direction and feedback</li>
 <li>Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.</li>
 <li>A strong grasp of level flow, metrics &amp; pacing.</li>
 <li>A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.</li>
 <li>Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5, as well as with Blueprinting.</li>
 <li>Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.</li>
 <li>Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.</li>
 <li>Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.</li>
 <li>Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative &amp; multidisciplinary team.</li>
 <li>Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.</li>
 <li>Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games.</li>
 </ul>
 Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>Lead a level design team</li>
 <li>Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments</li>
 <li>Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay</li>
 </ul>
 experiences.
 <ul>
 <li>Ensure team keeps to project vision for best practices, methodologies used</li>
 </ul>
 and quality benchmark.
 <ul>
 <li>As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.</li>
 <li>Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear</li>
 </ul>
 and constructive manner.
 
 <ul>
 <li>Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the</li>
 </ul>
 levels.
 
 <ul>
 <li>Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate the members of your team.</li>
 </ul>
 Benefits
 <ul>
 <li>Regular social events</li>
 <li>Pension</li>
 <li>Fresh fruit and snacks</li>
 <li>A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment</li>
 <li>Ongoing training and development, with career progression</li>
 <li>Great city centre location, a short walk from the tube station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops</li>
 <li>Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA</li>
 <li>Group Life Insurance</li>
 <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
 <li>Private Dental Insurance</li>
 <li>Group Income Protection</li>
 <li>Company Pension Scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle To Work Scheme</li>
 <li>Eye-Care Vouchers</li>
 </ul>
 
 Perks
 <ul>
 <li>Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.</li>
 <li>Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.</li>
 <li>In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&amp;D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.</li>
 <li>Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.</li>
 </ul>
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, London
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time
 
 Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
 PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
 Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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 Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
 You'll be based out of our new state of the art space located in the heart of the city of London EC1.
 You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
 We are seeking an experienced Lead Level Designer, with proven lead level design skills & experience working on Console titles, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Designer in leading the Level Design team as well as creating and owning major immersive environments for the game from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project for a 1st party publisher
  Requirements
 
  Experience working as a Lead Level Designer on at least two published  console titles.
  Able to lead a creative team, inspire, motivate and provide constructive  direction and feedback
  Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.
  A strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.
  A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.
  Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5, as well as with  Blueprinting.
  Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.
  Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events,  interactions and encounters.
  Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.
  Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative &  multidisciplinary team.
  Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.
  Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great  games.
 
 Responsibilities
 
  Lead a level design team
  Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments
  Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay
 
 experiences.
 
  Ensure team keeps to project vision for best practices, methodologies used
 
 and quality benchmark.
 
  As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
  Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear
 
 and constructive manner.
 
 
  Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the
 
 levels.
 
 
  Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate the members of your team.
 
  Benefits
 
  Regular social events
  Pension
  Fresh fruit and snacks
  A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  Great city centre location, a short walk from the tube station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  Group Life Insurance
  Employee Assistance Programme
  Private Dental Insurance
  Group Income Protection
  Company Pension Scheme
  Cycle To Work Scheme
  Eye-Care Vouchers
 
 
 Perks
 
  Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
 
 Role Information: EN
 Studio: Climax Studios
 Location: Europe, United Kingdom, London
 Area of Work: Game Development
 Service: Create
  Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Full Time
 
  Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
 
  PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
  Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.


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