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Blackbird Interactive

Creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio. BBI is now hiring. More info: https://bit.ly/3KF46IH

Senior Level Designer

DesignerDesignerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

69 days ago

Salary

$110K - $130K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Level Designer

Blackbird Interactive

• Collaborate with systems design, quest design, art, engineering, and production to support and implement the established creative vision through level design • Design and own levels end-to-end, including concepting layouts, defining gameplay beats, pacing encounters, and guiding player flow • Create and iterate on 2D layouts and 3D blockouts, translating design intent into playable spaces • Implement levels directly using in-engine tools, scripting, and event systems to ensure functionality across a wide range of player behaviors • Work closely with other designers to integrate systems, AI, narrative, and encounters into cohesive gameplay experiences • Plan, implement, and refine combat encounters, traversal, and exploration within levels • Build and maintain level logic, scripting, and state-based events to support progression, pacing, and player interaction • Test, debug, and iterate on levels regularly, identifying gameplay, readability, and technical issues • Provide clear, constructive feedback on the work of other designers, helping maintain quality and consistency across the project • Mentor and support junior designers, helping them grow their skills, improve their work, and navigate development challenges • Anticipate dependencies and risks, working with production and cross-discipline partners to ensure smooth delivery

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience contributing to game development, with a strong focus on level design within complex games
  • Experience shipping multiple titles, including at least one AAA project in a level design role
  • Proven ability to own level content from concept through final implementation and polish
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers, including providing feedback and guidance on their work
  • Strong understanding of level design fundamentals, including layout, pacing, player guidance, combat design, and environmental storytelling
  • Comfort working independently on features, managing tasks, iterating on feedback, and solving design and implementation challenges in a dynamic production environment
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely across design, engineering, art, audio, and production
  • Familiarity with in-engine tools, scripting concepts, and state-driven systems, with confidence in implementing and debugging level content directly in-game

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements

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