Senior Level Designer
designNewport Beach, CA
We are looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our studio. Become a linchpin in transforming our award-winning crafted narrative worlds into their own reality!
Essential Requirements, Qualifications & Such:
- 8+ years and at least 2 previously shipped titles in a senior level design or environment world building role, with established track record of crafting engaging open world content.
- Work directly with the Creative Director on the vision and execution all world environment game spaces.
- Preparation (and at times presentation) of level design documentation.
- Ability to balance world aesthetics and gameplay needs within set technical limitations.
- Deep understanding of first-person combat and exploration survival game mechanics.
- Senior ownership of the world map design and its execution pipeline.
- Environment and level reviews at multiple stages of implementation to ensure the design execution matches the overall creative vision.
- Rapid block-out prototyping for conceptual layout.
Big Pluses:
- Applicants with in-depth and proven experience in Unreal Engine 4 will go to the top of the pile.
- Familiarity with inXile games and their licensed IP.
- Experience with additional aspects of design development: character design, quest & narrative writing, event scripting, and AI design.