Level Design Lead

Description

About ProbablyMonster's Battle Barge Team

Our mission is to create boundless adventures that bring people together. We believe shared experiences build connections and give us a sense of belonging. By involving players in our development process, we build richer and more vibrant worlds that become welcoming places for everyone to gather. We are currently working on an unannounced, original AAA Co-op RPG and warmly welcome those ready to take on a new challenge and grow in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Level Design Lead for our Action-RPG. In this role, you will be leading a team of level designers to create amazing levels and experiences that bring our game world alive.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are respectful, trustworthy, open-minded, and approachable.
• You are passionate about working effectively with others.
• You have a good understanding of level design and flow, and how integral they are to creating fun levels, and have the ability to jump into levels when needed.
• You are creative and have a passion for helping to craft gameplay and story elements that create amazing player experiences.
• Experience with the Unreal 4 or 5 Engine is a big plus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Hire, mentor, and manage a level design team.
• Manage tasks, priorities, and feedback for your department and team, along with performance management of your team's career path.
• Learn the in's and out's of the levels in our game along with all systems incorporated within them so you can jump into the levels to help get work done when needed.
• Partner with the Creative Director to define and champion the project's world pillars through level design and world-building.
• Work closely with multiple disciplines to plan and scope features.
• Drive knowledge sharing within and outside of the level design department.
• Lead level design reviews and proactively guide the team towards good solutions and workflows. Playtesting the game and giving candid notes on how we can improve it.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing the shipping of at least 2 games from pre-production to ship.
• 7+ years of professional experience as a Level Designer.
• 2-3 years of professional experience as a Level Design Lead.
• Have experience building for Co-op or online multiplayer experiences.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• Experience developing multiplayer online action games.
• Experience managing remote and on-site employees.

About ProbablyMonsters™

ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.

ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Benefits:

• We provide a rich benefits package:
  • Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.
  • Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life, and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.
  • Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time, temporary full-time employees, and interns with the Company.

Compensation:

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
• The full salary range for this position is $159,600 - $239,500 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar jobs pay, internal equity, and what you're looking for.
• In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as a sign-on bonus and short-and-long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.