Sr. Level Designer

Onward Play is looking for a Senior Level Designer to help create balanced multiplayer levels for an upcoming AAA physics based racing game.

The job:

• You’ll be working on the level design for a AAA quality physics-based racing game
• Design innovative and balanced multiplayer levels
• You’ll be responsible for testing level designs against player move set, combat abilities, and player skill level
• Create engaging level design that’s has high replayability
• You’ll be working with environment artists to develop and deliver against the product vision
• You’ll be responsible for the technical mechanics of the driving aspect, physics of the cars and the way the game feels and drives.
• Work closely with production to manage development schedules, bug tracking, studio initiatives, and overall team health and morale

• Strong knowledge of level design principles, theories, and contemporary game trends
• At least 2 AAA titles shipped on console or PC. 3^rd person perspective driving or kart type games highly desirable.
• Expert in all aspects of level design including documentation, greyboxing, and implementing interactive objects
• Highly skilled in use of sightlines, opened vs constrained spaces, and balanced player cognitive load
• Recent and substantial experience with dynamic level layouts and fair hazards in a PvP environment
• 5+ years of experience
• Solid understanding of UE4 and Blueprint
• Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design or equivalent practical experience