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Climax Studios

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Portsmouth
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • 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.

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.

FAQs

Is this position fully onsite?

Yes, this role is based fully onsite at our harbourside studio in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will work on AAA IPs and be responsible for creating and owning major immersive environments for the game.

Are there any specific requirements for the role?

Yes, candidates must have experience as a Senior Level Designer on at least two published console titles, along with a strong grasp of level flow, metrics, and pacing.

What game engine experience is required for this position?

Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as familiarity with Blueprinting, is required.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor junior designers?

Yes, experience in mentoring more junior Level Designers is considered a benefit for this position.

Are there opportunities for career progression?

Yes, the company offers ongoing training and development opportunities, along with career progression.

What benefits does the company offer?

The company offers an excellent holiday package, private medical and dental insurance, a pension scheme, and various other benefits such as fresh fruit and regular social events.

Is a portfolio or show reel required for application?

Yes, applications for this role must include a portfolio/show reel link.

Are there any perks for employees?

Yes, employees can bring their dogs to work, enjoy a bean-to-cup coffee machine, and participate in in-house clubs and regular social events.

What is the working pattern for this job?

The working pattern is full-time and onsite.

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Climax Studios

Hiring for Onsite and Remote Experienced Coders.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
51-200
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.