Lead Level Designer – Console and PC Games – Cornwall, UK – Permanent

OPM is excited to be working with this award-winning PC and Console games studio that have developed a track record of working on successful franchises. Based in the southern region of the UK, they have a team of people working on-site but also have more team members working with them remotely all over the world!

The Lead Level Designer will lead and develop their team of level designers. Plan, define, track and communicate the schedule for the team; work with Production to organise the level design workflow and planning. Manage, train and mentor team members, and be the key stakeholder in the level design of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritise, plan and organize the work of the level design team
• Communicate project objectives and general information to the level design team
• Participate in the decision-making process with the game design team and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure that the level design team exceeds expectations
• Review and give feedback on level design content to ensure that it conforms with the design vision and the core mechanics of the game
• Review and deliver work based on deadlines
• Communicate with Production on the progress of work and raise issues before they impact on the schedule
• Participate in the hiring process to recruit talent for the level design team
• Make sure new staff in the team are supported, get settled into the company and introduced to process and the project effectively

Requirements:

• Working experience as a Level Designer on at least two published PC/console titles
• Experience supervising a level design team, or part of a team, and mentoring more junior staff
• Exceptional level design skill both creatively and technically
• Extensive experience using level editing tools
• Strong skills using node-based visual script logic

The successful candidates will receive a competitive salary dependant on their skills and experience.

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