Senior Level Designer

Summary

Join Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studios company, as a Senior Level Designer for a fully remote 6-month freelance contract (with possible extension) starting June 2025. This role requires significant experience designing levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5, creating engaging FPS or action-based gameplay, and collaborating with art and technical teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in level design, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to mentor junior designers. The position is remote but requires working within UK timezone hours. Lakshya Digital offers work on exciting projects and contributions to AAA titles.

Requirements

• Significant experience designing levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• A strong track record in creating engaging FPS or action-based gameplay spaces
• Ability to own large features or map areas, including roadmap planning and scope estimation
• Skilled at developing benchmark examples and clear metrics to guide other departments
• Deep understanding of level pacing, encounter design, and storytelling through gameplay
• Ability to collaborate with art and technical teams to ensure level content meets gameplay and visual goals
• Strong communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior level designers
• Familiarity with tools like Jira to write user stories and define clear acceptance criteria

Responsibilities

• Design levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• Create engaging FPS or action-based gameplay spaces
• Own large features or map areas, including roadmap planning and scope estimation
• Develop benchmark examples and clear metrics to guide other departments
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of level pacing, encounter design, and storytelling through gameplay
• Collaborate with art and technical teams to ensure level content meets gameplay and visual goals
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor or guide junior level designers
• Utilize tools like Jira to write user stories and define clear acceptance criteria

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of reusable modular design and hub-style world structures
• Previous experience on survival or stealth-focused games