Senior Level Designer

Job Description

Gameloft Sofia, in collaboration with Disney, is thrilled to present Disney Speedstorm, an exciting new multiplatform racing game. We are seeking a talented and imaginative Senior Level Designer to create captivating and immersive levels for this dynamic gaming experience. By leveraging your expertise and industry best practices, you will shape the player journey, crafting innovative and engaging levels that elevate gameplay.

Job Responsibilities

• Design balanced, immersive, and engaging levels with strong pacing, progression, and player objectives for cross-platform games
• Collaborate with art and development teams to ensure timely delivery and quality
• Document and analyze levels, comparing them with industry benchmarks for improvements
• Maintain and update comprehensive design documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop sketches, prototypes, and visuals to communicate design concepts effectively
• Create style guides, drawing inspiration from broad knowledge in history, literature, science, and entertainment, contributing to the project’s overall aesthetic and gameplay vision
• Stay updated on trends in console and mobile gaming, applying relevant insights to projects
• Iterate on designs using feedback to enhance gameplay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a level designer for action games with at least one published title
• Expertise in level design principles: visibility, space creation, pacing, progression, and difficulty balancing
• Solid knowledge of game design concepts: learning curves, reward loops, accessibility, and control ergonomics
• Proficient with level editors (Unity, Unreal, CryEngine, or in-house tools) and 3D software (Blender, Maya, 3DS Max)
• Basic scripting skills (LUA, JS, etc.) for prototyping and iterating ideas
• Strong visual creativity with the ability to illustrate concepts using tools like Photoshop, SketchUp, or PowerPoint
• Familiarity with console and freemium mobile games, flagship titles, and their audiences
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken
• Outstanding collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and work as part of a team
• Open to feedback and proactive in improving designs for the best quality gameplay experience

Additional Information

Why Join Gameloft Universe?

• You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded by millions of players every day
• You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games
• You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world
• You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of Sofia and excellent transport connections
• You want to work on a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package

Our Benefits

• Additional Health Insurance with excellent coverage, including dental care & dioptric glasses reimbursement
• Flexible working time on hybrid mode with short Friday option
• Food vouchers – 200 lv. per month
• Several options for active lifestyle – both Multisport and Coolfit cards available
• 20 days paid annual leave + 1 birthday day off
• Referral & Baby Bonus
• Modern & Cozy office in Sofia Tower 2 (Mall of Sofia) with a lot of gaming temptations – table tennis, air hockey, PS5, great board games collection, etc.
• Hot beverages at your disposal on daily basis + fresh fruits & snacks on weekly
• Access to office library, trainings and career development plan
• Active studio life – different events, parties, charity initiatives and more
• Occasional Gifts – celebrate special moments
• Exclusive discount program from retailers, restaurants, tech suppliers and more

If you are interested in our job offer, please send a CV. Applications will be processed in confidentiality.

Company Description

Join The Game!

As a leading digital and social game publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms with an audience of 114 million monthly users across the whole world. The company has 46 offices across 32 locations and employs 3,200 people worldwide. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.