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Level Designer – VR Project

Job Description

About the Organization :-

Ubisoft is a leading developer and publisher of video games worldwide whose brand portfolio covers blockbusters such as Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell, as well as games for the whole family, from Imagine and Petz to Rayman Raving Rabbids. To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for new talent for its growing Indian studio in Pune! We favor diversity, creativity, drive and team spirit. If you’ve got the skills and the desire to succeed, we want you to be a part of this exciting period of growth.

Designation :- Level Designer – VR Project

**Note**: Final Designation/Level will be decided based on the relevant experience and interview ratings.

Job Description

Create and implement design elements into the game while working in a collaborative multidiscipline environment.

For this, you need to be passionate about games and the craft of level design.

You take initiative and find creative solutions to complex problems.

You are experienced working within a multidisciplinary team and understand the importance of collaboration to achieve top-notch quality on your work.

You have high standards in everything you do and are devoted to creating great gameplay experiences and memorable game worlds and you put the player first.

Responsibilities:

• Create immersive gameplay scenarios that support and enhance the core mechanics and creative vision of the game.
• Ensure a memorable game experience where form follows function through close collaboration with Art, Narrative, and other disciplines.
• Collaborate with Game Designers to make the most of all game mechanics.
• Integrate the content produced by other disciplines for your designs into the game engine (new gameplay elements, AI, sound, etc.).
• Conduct gameplay evaluations with the team, providing feedback and suggestions to help fine tune and improve the game.
• Communicate vertically and horizontally within the team in a clear and professional manner
• Understand and apply guidelines for creating original level layouts within the game to support specific gameplay rules or playstyles
• Understand the playtest process, observe and analyze player actions in the game to generate critical feedback
• Communicate vertically and horizontally within the team in a clear and professional manne

Qualification

• 2 years game development experience on the title that is shipped.
• Understand how to use the Level Design tools and software as part of the production pipeline and workflow
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite software (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.)
• Good understanding of 2D and 3D design tools (such as Sketchup, Maya, 3DSMax, Photoshop etc.)
• Experience with 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, Source Engine, or others), design production tools, and level-editing pipelines.
• Experience building and iterating upon levels for first- or third-person 3D games.
• Ability to quickly learn content pipeline and tool set and become a subject matter expert.
• Design pipeline/asset optimization skills.
• Experience conducting play tests autonomously.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly express and present ideas
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid organization skills with attention to detail
• Solid understanding of the consumer needs and market trends
• Knowledge of scripting languages (such as python, LUA etc.)

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• Positive influence and leadership skills.
• Motivates and inspires others to generate new ideas.
• Good organization skills. Anticipates, prioritizes and plans own work.
• Strong coaching skills.
• Considerable understanding of video games and broad video game culture.
• Ability to clearly express and present ideas
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of the consumer needs and market trends
• Solid organization skills with attention to detail

Note: Applications without portfolio, will not be considered for this position.