Level Designer – Sanzaru

Sanzaru Games is looking for talented Level Designers. Level Designers are responsible for the creation of exciting and evocative gameplay experiences—from concept and prototyping, observed playtesting and iteration, all the way to final implementation.Level Designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and navigable, and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative and vision. We are interested in all levels of experience. Designers with the passion and talent for creating engaging and memorable game worlds are encouraged to apply.

• Design and establish a detailed level plan from paper to 3D block out and final art implementation
• Work closely with design leadership to ensure levels hit important narrative and game mechanics
• Level scripting and setup using script-based languages like UE4 blueprint
• Collaborate with Environment Artists to create a level’s feel and overall composition
• Manage all design-related assets and data associated with each assigned level
• Help establish level design pipelines and help the team adhere to best practices
• Develop a thorough understanding of hardware limitations and how to design around them
• Work with systems designers and engineers on global game systems needed to support levels
• Gather and act on game test feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all players
• 4+ years of game industry experience in a Level Design capacity
• Hardcore gamer and daily gaming enthusiast
• Experience Identifying design issues for level design and flow
• Experienced multi-tasking and adapting easily to change
• Experienced shifting focus as needed
• Proven communication skills to interact effectively
• Narrative and storytelling experience
• Experienced working with Unreal
• Experienced working with Maya or another major 3D modeling program

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