Content Designer (Levels) Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
As a Content Designer (Levels) in our Edinburgh studio, you will be working within the Design team to produce exceptional levels using custom level editing tools. You will be responsible for the full life cycle of a level, from initial concept through to final implementation and iteration. You will build levels from the ground up and implement all relevant logic and gameplay elements, as well as take responsibility for the visual quality. You will work under the direction of a creative lead and collaborate with artists and scripters to ensure that it aligns well with the other aspects of the game and its levels.
A Content Designer (Levels) should understand what makes levels fun to play and how to shape the experience for players. They should also have an understanding of industry best practice and standards, as well as a strong ability to respond constructively to feedback. This applicant is also expected to be able to deal with other related disciplines in order to resolve problems and elicit requirements within the context of level design.
Responsibilities
- Plan, build and iterate on interesting and visually compelling levels with a focus on great gameplay from conception through to final, game quality product.
- Receive and properly implement feedback from Leads and Directors in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the Design and Art teams to create and refine environments for gameplay purposes.
- Ability to concisely explain the reasoning behind design decisions.
- Prioritise, plan and manage the time of assigned tasks with oversight.
- Communicate clearly with other team members with minimal external help.
- Be vigilant for and report new problems, delays, and risks to the appropriate stakeholders.
Requirements
- A good understanding of level design principles and the theories of what makes games fun.
- A portfolio demonstrating maps or missions created within a game engine or in a game featuring player facing creation tools.
- Self-motivated and driven to creatively solve problems.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, high growth, start-up company environment.
- An ability to respond constructively to feedback and effectively manage various pieces of feedback concurrently.
- Strong English skills (written as well as verbal).
- Experience working with a game engine (UE, Unity, UDK or other proprietary), using tools to create environments and/or gameplay is desirable but not required.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5 is desirable but not required.
- Shipped AAA game(s) is desirable but not required.
- Experience working in any games industry job is a strong plus.
- Willing to work full time in our office in Edinburgh.
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you're based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.
