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Lead Level Designer

At Teravision Games, we have a very talent-focused and value-driven culture. We are looking to provide the world a window into that culture and contribute in some way to making our industry more inclusive while ultimately creating the most healthy and happy environment for talent.

We are looking for a Lead Level Designer , you will collaborate directly with the Chief Creative Officer to create levels of the games, you will be responsible for leading and guiding the level design team in creating exciting worlds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of level designers, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate closely with game design, environment art and engineer teams to ensure cohesion of the game vision and gameplay.
• Design and create visually stunning, detail-rich levels that deliver an immersive gaming experience.
• Utilize Unreal Engine and other level design tools to develop high-quality environments and scenarios.
• Optimize levels to ensure optimal performance across various platforms.
• Evaluate and adjust level design based on gameplay feedback and metrics.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and advancements in level design and game technology.
• Know the game’s story and gameplay and understand the technical/artistic constraints so as to be able to lead your team.

Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in level design, with at least 3 years of experience in the video game industry.
• Profound knowledge of Unreal Engine and the ability to create environments and levels using this platform.
• Strong level design skills, including effective use of, gameplay flow, and mechanics.
• Experience in team leadership or management, with communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Creativity and attention to detail to create immersive and memorable game worlds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the changing demands of the video game industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your skills and experience in level design and the use of Unreal Engine.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Unreal 4 knowledge, ideally in a production environment.
• Conceptualizing, prototyping, building, scripting and tuning levels according to game vision
• Maintaining and balancing the readability, difficulty and pacing of levels
• Leadership enabling you to build productive teams and assign tasks in an efficient way
• Experience with Unreal Blueprint system
• Excellent knowledge of gameplay mechanics and game features
• A great knowledge of games and an excellent understanding of what makes them work

Nice to have experience

• Participation in at least one complete game production (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the technical constraints of real time, 3D engines and level editors
• Knowledge of databases (like JIRA and Perforce) and of the MS Office suite (an asset)

Benefits (Some benefits vary by location*)

• Flexible working hours.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Snack Bar.
• Well-being programs.
• Family-friendly working environment.
• A no-crunch employer. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Note 1 : It's mandatory to attach a link to your portfolio.

Note 2: TG headquarters are located in Bogotá, Colombia; nevertheless, you can work remotely, so you do not need to live in Bogota to apply.

Do you feel that you do not meet all the requirements listed in this job opening? Are you unsure if your level of experience aligns with what is needed?

We have noticed that certain cultural or gender identities often hesitate to apply for some of our available positions unless they believe they meet all the requirements perfectly. At Teravision Games, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equity in our workplace. We firmly believe that your unique skills, perspective, and experience could be exactly what we are looking for.

If you are passionate about this position but feel that your experience does not perfectly match every profile requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway! At Teravision Games, we value the diverse experiences, talents, and potential that each individual brings. We are confident that the ideal opportunity for you might be closer than you think."