Senior Level Designer

Summary

Join Digital Extremes as a Senior Level Designer and play a key role in designing immersive worlds and engaging gameplay experiences for Warframe and Soulframe. Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other designers to create high-quality levels from concept to completion. Utilize Lua and in-editor scripting tools to implement interactive elements and gameplay mechanics. Responsibilities include level design and implementation, collaboration across teams, scripting and gameplay integration, gameplay balancing and iteration, technical and artistic considerations, problem-solving, and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in AAA level design, a strong understanding of level design principles, experience with Lua or other scripting languages, and proficiency in 3D world-building tools. Digital Extremes offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in level design for AAA as a Level designer
• Strong understanding of level layout, pacing, and encounter design for action-based or immersive games
• Experience with Lua or other scripting languages (C#, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency in 3D world-building tools and a keen eye for environmental storytelling
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Levels – Conceptualize, block out, and refine engaging, high-quality game levels that align with the vision of either Warframe or Soulframe
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with artists, programmers, and other designers to ensure levels are visually stunning, technically sound, and mechanically engaging
• Scripting & Gameplay Integration – Utilize Lua and in-editor scripting tools to implement interactive elements, pacing, enemy encounters, and environmental storytelling
• Gameplay Balancing & Iteration – Playtest and refine levels based on internal feedback and data to ensure smooth flow, challenge, and engagement
• Technical & Artistic Considerations – Optimize levels while respecting artistic direction and technical constraints
• Problem-Solving – Troubleshoot and resolve gameplay, scripting, or performance issues within levels
• Mentorship (Senior Level Only) – Provide guidance, feedback, and support to junior designers where applicable
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipped at least one title as a level designer
• Post secondary in Game Design or related experience is an asset
• Prior experience working on live service or online cooperative games

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises