Demiurge Studios is hiring a
Senior Level Designer

Summary

Demiurge Studios is seeking a Senior Level Designer with open-world RPG experience to create inspiring worlds in Unreal Engine 5 for their next game. The role involves crafting unique spaces, collaborating with a team, conducting playtesting sessions, establishing level design best practices, solving creative & technical challenges, and implementing level designs within Unreal.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a game designer creating level/world designs, ideally in open-world RPG games
• Demonstrable experience as a level/world designer on at least one shipped open-world RPG game. Please submit a portfolio link that showcases your experience!
• Expertise in understanding the relationship between game systems and world spaces with the ability to build spaces that highlight specific game systems or player abilities in interesting and creative ways
• Mastery of fundamental world-building concepts and a strong understanding of how art, color, lighting, and composition can complement gameplay design
• Hands-on experience creating level/world design content with a AAA game engine (strong preference for Unreal expertise)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey designs clearly
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to operate within an agile, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Passion for open-world RPG gameplay with the desire and motivation to take an idea from initial concept to launch

Responsibilities

• Craft unique spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition form memorable player experiences that support the creative pillars of the game
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to prototype, iterate, and polish compelling world spaces that enhance the gameplay, encourage exploration, and provide unique encounter spaces
• Conduct playtesting sessions to gather feedback for refining your designs
• Establish and document level design best practices and workflows for the game
• Solve creative & technical challenges that require navigating ambiguity and production constraints

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K Partial Match
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan
• So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!
• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi-Lunch Tuesday - Lunch is on us!
• Game Night Food
• Ping Pong!
• Step Mania! Get your dance on!