Job#: 3013851

Job Description:

Level Designer

We are seeking an inspiring, highly motivated Level Designer with a proven track record of delivering highly engaging, high-quality levels in action games. In this position you will work with the Lead Level Designer to design and implement multiple levels from conception to the final stages of polish. You will be expected to partner with other members of the Level Design Team, the Level Art Team, programmers, and other design disciplines to help make the design vision set out by design direction a reality.

Responsibilities:

• Ideate and steward the design of multiple levels from conception to the final stages of polish.

• Use Unreal as well as proprietary tools to create and debug levels.

• Own the design and quality of your levels.

• Regularly collaborate with other level designers, technical designers, and artists.

• Become a contact point for other departments (Cinematics, VFX, Sound, Programmers, etc.)

• Use the Unreal tools to implement memorable challenges, combat, objectives, and scripted events.

• Participate in critique sessions to provide input to personal and peers’ work.

• Regularly present your work to your leads and adjust quickly to Feedback.

• Create and maintain design documentation.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience having shipped at least one Action-Shooter or Action-Adventure console titles.

• 3+ years of experience working on visual game editors, ideally Unreal Engine.

• Experienced with the level design fundamentals, constraints, and narrative.

• Strong knowledge and experience using gameplay systems in levels.

• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-discipline development environment.

• Experience with current scripting languages and level editors.

• Experience with game consoles and tools.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity with respect to both video games and workspace environments

• Comfortable working with and communicating with other disciplines and teams

• Strong desire to improve workflows and pipelines

• A positive, collaborative team-centric mentality

Passionate about games and gaming.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.