21 Aug
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Gameloft
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Brisbane
Gameloft is looking for a Senior Level Designer to build and shape the world for our upcoming games!
As a Senior Level Designer, you'll be a pivotal figure in crafting an engaging workplace that captivates players and inspires exploration.
You'll collaborate closely with the Lead Designer, Art Director, and Quest Designers to create a world that is both visually appealing and functionally compelling.
Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in making our worlds an unforgettable experience.
What is means on a daily basis
Champion the vision for a believable and immersive world, ensuring its design supports gameplay, narrative, and artistic goals.
Drive the creation of the world terrain, landscapes, and environmental features, providing high-level direction and oversight.
Design and implement detailed environments, including towns, dungeons, wilderness areas, and points of interest, establishing key design principles and standards.
Apply your extensive expertise in level design principles, including flow, pacing, composition, and environmental storytelling.
Collaborate closely with quest designers to strategically place content and ensure seamless integration within the world, providing guidance and support.
Provide insightful, constructive feedback on level design iterations, focusing on playability, visual quality, and world immersion, and ensuring adherence to design vision.
Effectively communicate level design concepts and technical requirements to the art and engineering teams, serving as a key point of contact.
Generate innovative environment designs within defined technical constraints and artistic guidelines, pushing the boundaries of the world experience.
Develop detailed level documentation, including layout maps, environmental descriptions, and design rationale,
setting the standard for the team.
Prototype and iterate on level designs, balancing exploration opportunities, combat encounters, and narrative elements, and leading the refinement process.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level level designers, fostering their technical skills and artistic sensibilities, and promoting best practices.
Hiring process:
CV and Portfolio assessment;
Screening call;
Interview(s);
Offer.
What you need to succeed
6+ years of professional level design experience, bonus for open-worlds or large-scale environments that support action-adventure gameplay.
Extensive experience within a professional game studio, with demonstrated success shipping multiple titles.
Proficient in world-building tools (e.g., Unreal Engine World Composition, terrain sculpting tools).
Deep understanding of level design principles, environmental storytelling, and best practices, with a demonstrable portfolio showcasing your expertise.
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to guide and inspire a team.
Highly proactive and collaborative team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Passionate about games and a forward-thinking approach to creating immersive and engaging worlds.
What's in it for you
Perks & benefits:
A flexible work model that supports work-life balance
Subsidised car parking
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support career growth
An employee referral program with generous bonuses
Private health insurance and fitness subsidies
Access to employee mental health and wellbeing support
Paid parental leave
Childcare assistance
A dedicated relaxation space, including a massage chair
Additional paid leave, including Birthday leave, Christmas shutdown leave, Volunteer leave, Women's health leave
Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, plus daily snacks and a light breakfast
Friday social drinks with friendly game tournaments
A stunning rooftop terrace with river views and a games room
Exclusive Gameloft-branded merchandise
Life at Gameloft
Since ****, our Brisbane Studio has grown into a full-service, end-to-end studio.
We create world-class, multi-award-winning titles such as The Oregon Trail, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, and more recently, Carmen Sandiego.
As pioneers in Brisbane's game development landscape, we craft immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms.
We are proud to be developing Bluey's Happy Snaps, bringing one of Australia's most iconic IPs to life in a brand-new interactive experience.
As we venture into this exciting phase, we're also expanding our talented team for a range of unannounced projects.
Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.
Driven by a strong studio culture and a passion for creating meaningful experiences, we build games that resonate with players around the world.
Ready to level up your career and join the team?
Apply now with your CV in English.
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📌 Senior Level Designer (Brisbane)
🏢 Gameloft
📍 Brisbane