Lead Level Designer needed in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Lead Level Designer

Company: WORKHUB AGENCY

Job Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Job Salary: 0 USD per month.

Date Posted: April 03, 2025

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Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle. You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.We are seeking an experienced Lead Level Designer, with proven lead level design skills & experience working on Console titles, to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Designer in leading the Level Design team as well as creating and owning major immersive environments for the game from start to finish. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project for a 1st party publisher Experience working as a Lead Level Designer on at least two published console titles.Able to lead a creative team, inspire, motivate and provide constructive direction and feedback Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.A strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5, as well as with Blueprinting.Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative & multidisciplinary team.Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit. Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games.ResponsibilitiesLead a level design teamBuild and maintain documentation for all owned environmentsDesign and build large, immersive levels that create memorable gameplayexperiences. Ensure team keeps to project vision for best practices, methodologies usedand quality benchmark.As part of level reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.Regularly play the game and provide suggestions and feedback in a clear and constructive manner. Able to understand and action the narrative and gameplay ambitions for the levels. Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate the members of your team. Excellent holiday packageRegular social eventsA friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environmentOngoing training and development, with career progressionGroup Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPAGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate Dental InsuranceGroup Income ProtectionCompany Pension SchemeCycle To Work SchemeEye-Care VouchersPerks In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.Role Information: ENStudio: Climax StudiosLocation: Europe, United Kingdom, EdinburghArea of Work: Game DevelopmentService: CreateService Type: DesignEmployment Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeKeywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYKeywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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