Level Designer

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit . To sign up for Warframe, visit .

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits and paid time off

Matching RRSP plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development and career support

Fitness and parking/transit subsidies

Daily lunches prepared onsite by our in-studio Executive Chef and professional kitchen staff

All-day snacks and drinks, sleep pods, massage chairs, cold brew, dog therapy days and more

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is currently seeking a Level Designer to join our team. You will be responsible for creating and implementing spectacular character-based levels and ultra-fun gameplay mechanics. You will need to be able to demonstrate your solid knowledge of game editors and have previous experience working on AAA titles. Knowledge of Lua or other scripting languages would be an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow the level design pipeline from “pen & paper” designs to implement spectacular character based levels and ultra-fun gameplay mechanics

Work and iterate on all facets of Level Design including (but not limited to) live documentation, CSG blockouts, terrain sculpting, prop placement, NPC navigation, and gameplay scripting

Work closely with layout artists to ensure the artistic vision for levels is upheld alongside the gameplay and player flow, while maintaining excellent game performance

Collaborate with the Technical Design team to define and refine gameplay mechanics

Follow the direction of the Lead Level Designer and game directors to maintain gameplay vision consistency

Master internal editor tools for building environments and integrating gameplay

Contribute to the general game design, as well as cooperate with all other aspects of game production (programming, environment art, sound, effects, lighting, animation, etc)

Creatively resolve gameplay and production issues to meet production schedules and internal deadlines

Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details

REQUIREMENTS

Solid knowledge of game editors

Previous experience working on AAA titles

Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary

Ability to meet tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment

Aptitude for learning new software tools

Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills

Willing to relocate to Canada

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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