SOCIAL LEVEL DESIGNER

REPORTS TO: LEVEL DESIGN DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for a Social Zone (cityHub, village, shops, outposts);
• Create a game space based on different interactions with Npcs;
• Define and integrate the occupations, stagging and personality of the different groups of Npcs;
• Scripting special events and specific activities;
• Design and script Side Quests;
• Design, with the help of other trades, the ingredients necessary to achieve the vision of the game in these spaces;
• Work in collaboration with the Game Director, artists and animators to achieve the desired emotions and player experiences for each area;
• Accompany younger level designers (mentoring concept).

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• University or college diploma in game design, or equivalent training;
• + 3 years of experience in the video game industry as a Level Designer;
• Minimum of 1 published title as a Level Designer;
• Good knowledge in systemic design;
• Good knowledge in scripting and AI (asset);
• Good knowledge of open world design;
• Experience using industry standard level editing tools, editors and pipelines;
• Knowledge of photoshop and Unreal engine;
• Bilingual (French and English).

INTERPERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to exemplify one’s own ideas are essential;
• Ability to multitask;
• Excellent capability to give and receive advice;
• Skills in leadership, proactivity and continuous commitment to work with different departments (design, animation and programming);
• Ability to work in a team focused on continuous improvement;
• Ability to learn and share personal knowledge;
• Give and receive constructive criticism is expected.

MOTIVATION & INTERESTS:

• Ambition and passion for video games are essential!