Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, with an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, winning multiple awards along the way.
We have a state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool, overlooking the Harbour.
You take your creativity seriously, and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax, we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer, with proven level design skills and experience working on console titles as a senior, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for creating and owning major immersive environments for the game within the Level Design Team from start to finish.
Requirements
* Experience working as a Senior Level Designer on at least two published console titles.
* A strong grasp of level flow, metrics, and pacing.
* A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas, and areas of interest.
* Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as with Blueprinting.
* Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.
* Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions, and encounters.
* Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.
* Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.
* Level design experience for third-person action games is a benefit.
* Experience of mentoring more junior Level Designers.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain documentation for all owned environments.
* Design and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplay experiences.
* Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used, and quality benchmark.
* As part of level reviews, provide constructive critique and solutions.
* Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
* Understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels.
* Ability to self-motivate as well as work well as part of a team.
Notes
* Applications for this role must include a portfolio/show reel link.
Benefits
* Excellent holiday package.
* Regular social events.
* Fresh fruit and snacks.
* A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
* Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
* Discount card for all the shopping centre stores.
* Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops.
* Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
* Group Life Insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Private Dental Insurance.
* Group Income Protection.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Cycle To Work Scheme.
* Eye-Care Vouchers.
Perks
* Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog-friendly studio.
* Bean-to-cup coffee machine in the studio.
* Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not-so-healthy snacks.
* In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
* Regular socials including project wrap parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual summer parties, and charity fundraising events.
Role Information:
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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