Senior Level Designer

About the role

Escape Velocity is seeking an imaginative and proactive Senior Level Designer to join their remote team. This role is responsible for the design and construction of engaging, strategically rich spaces that support the game's core mechanics, combat, and movement systems. The ideal candidate will build interesting environments while understanding player decision-making processes within those spaces.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross discipline teams to plan and create level content.
• Present and pitch ideas to internal and external teams.
• Design and develop maps, arenas, objectives and combat spaces from concept to final blockout.
• Blockouts must clearly communicate flow, scale, player positioning, sightlines, cover and traversal.
• Iterate rapidly based on playtest data and team feedback.
• Playtest in-progress work of others and provide feedback to the team.
• Collaborate with Mechanics and AI Designers and Engineers to create unique gameplay mechanics and improve tools.
• Work with Environment Artists to transition gameplay blockouts into polished environments without compromising intended gameplay integrity.

Required skills

• Level Design
• 3D level building
• UE5
• Unity
• Game design

Nice to have

• Drawing
• Photoshop
• Scripting languages
• 3D construction

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality shipped/playable Level Design work

Benefits

• Generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• Annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Home office tech setup

About the Company

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate developers building a culture of play and working on a once-in-a-career project. They prioritize honesty, autonomy, and the efficient use of their team's time.