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Level Designer

LarianGuildford🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

Join the visionary team behind Baldur’s Gate 3 and elevate your career by crafting immersive, world-class experiences at a studio renowned for setting the gold standard in RPG design. This role is perfect for a creative, detail-oriented designer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. Apply today to bring your unique design expertise to legendary projects that continue to define the future of gaming.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeOn Site

LocationGuildford, United Kingdom

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Level Designer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

Build white box versions of areas after consulting with all relevant parties
Handoff areas to environment art, scripting, combat and cinematics while helping them elevate the experience
Finalize areas for shipping
Understand the role an area plays in the composition of the game experience, based on the narrative and design/creative directors briefing
Know and apply all features and mechanics that are available to the player for exploration
Reserve space for features that are in development but not available yet
Be ready to throw away everything you made and start from scratch with a new perspective obtained through previous iterations
Fix level design related bugs in your own or other peoples' areas
Make sure the level is always playable and ready to go

Requirements

A design relevant degree
Proven commercial experience in video game level design
Ability to work well as part of a distributed, international team
An extremely positive can do attitude
Ability to give and receive feedback
The ability to efficiently communicate designs through 2D mockups or flowcharts
Ability to experience the game as a player
An RPG gamer with a passion for narrative-driven games
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity

Nice to Haves

A background or degree in: Industrial Design, Architecture, Classical Art or Interaction Design

What we offer

An international team of over 600 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

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