Game Level Designer

This role is a part-time contract position, with opportunity for renewal at the end of the contract period. (8 months)

Location: Full Remote

As Level Designer, you'll collaborate with game designers, program developers, and stakeholders in defining the environmental design of our game.

Responsibilities:
• Set and evolve the level design vision, collaborating with designers and stakeholders to help define the mechanical requirements for the game.
• Lead both live map updates and major reworks as-needed during the design and prototyping phases of development.
• Drive innovation on new maps, exploring new ideas while protecting core gameplay mechanics.
• Coordinate each stage of the level design process, from early concept through final release, balancing player value, development cost, and long-term flexibility.
• Anticipate player needs, understanding how different audiences engage with 3rd person shooter and roguelike games.
• Implement data and feedback to evolve maps in ways that resonate with the community and fellow designers.

Requirements:
• 3-5+ years of experience with game development in a level design role.
• Deep understanding of core level design concepts for 3rd person shooter games such as engagement distances, cover, verticality, and the framing of player objectives.
• Previous experience with at least 1 shipped game title that used your level design work.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience communicating and expressing complex and nuanced designs in simple ways.

Extras:
• Game design or related degree(s) & certifications.
• Experience with indie game development.
• Experience or interest in 3rd person shooter and roguelike design.

About Midnight Den:

We are a diverse, LGBT-led independent game development studio with a passion for anthropomorphic/"furry" video games. We are a passionate group of multi-disciplinary artists from all over the world and are currently in-production on our debut release.

Pay: $2,900.00 - $3,750.00 per month

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote