Senior Level Designer

4 weeks ago

Eugene, United States Zynga Full time

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Senior Level Designer – Echtra Games

Careers Category: Game Design

Careers location: Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; Eugene, OR

Connected Worker Type: Connected

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Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our growing team and help craft Echtra’s next AAA PC and Console ARPG. As a Senior Level Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the immersive worlds of our games. From prototyping innovative level designs to seeing them through to full implementation, you’ll be at the heart of crafting captivating gameplay experiences. Your expertise ensures every level is visually stunning, as well as rich with strategic depth and mechanical intrigue, while melding and elevating artistic and design intent.

Echtra Games is a growing game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Conceptualize and prototype the layout of 3D game environments that define the flow of player movement and pace of combat. Craft levels to create visually appealing and intriguing spaces to move through, which pay off narrative and gameplay. Implement game content such as event triggers, combat encounters, and objects to efficiently leverage the gameplay space. Follow level design standards for great gameplay for a 3rd person action game. Work in Unreal as well as with in-house custom tools to implement levels. Work closely with Design, Narrative, and Art teams to create experiences that support the gameplay and aesthetic needs of the project. Collaborate with Directors and Leads to establish a high-level creative vision and bring it to life.

Desired Skills and Experience

5+ years of industry experience in a Level Design role. Extensive knowledge of and experience building 3rd person action games. Experience working with Unreal Engine. Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and a great team-player attitude. Strong understanding of how to design and compartmentalize levels that have digestible composition and flow.

Pluses

Experience with and passion for ARPG and looter shooter style games. Experience with UE 5 and blueprints.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) 401K Company Match Contribution (US) RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada) Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada) Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US) Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs Global Fitness reimbursement program Global Wellbeing Program Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees Family planning support program Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves Subsidized Back-up child care (US) Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events Flexible working hours on many teams Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

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