Senior Level Designer

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. If getting in on the ground floor of this awesome effort sounds exciting, we'd love to see you apply!

Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding educational institutions. Home to the prestigious University of Wisconsin, Madison is a hub for innovation and learning, offering top-notch public and private schools . This family-friendly, progressive community has low crime rates and a strong commitment to sustainability. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, gorgeous scenery and affordable cost of living. || Don’t think you’re ready to make the move to Wisconsin? We’re also fully committed to support remote work for this position.| |

The person we’re looking for:

• An experienced developer with shipped projects in a level design role.
• An expert in the language and practice of level design for competitive and exploration play, with the ability to communicate and champion them to the wider team.
• A designer who enjoys building and iterating graybox environments to metric in game editor tools and partnering with other developers to bring them to completion.
• A proactive, and communicative problem solver with a self-driven approach to work.
• A professional developer eager to join and maintain a supportive team and
  workplace environment free from discrimination.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional team of artists, designers, engineers, and others through all stages of development to implement sections of game environments.
• Directly own the level design of Points of Interest within large maps and other areas as assigned.
• Iterate on layout to achieve excellent game feel, ensuring quality and consistency from conception to delivery.
• Actively participate in project peer playtests, seeking feedback on your own work and providing it for others.
• Collaborate across teams – work closely with Art, Engineering, and Production and advocate for the environment's design.

A Typical Day May Include:

• Attend a cross-discipline stand-up with other developers
• Estimate effort for change requests or bug fixes, actively assist in sprint planning
• Gameplay planning or critique with other designers
• Grayboxing, iteration, and polish of your owned maps and areas of the world
• Discuss ideas, improvements, or issues with other designers, engineers, and artists
• A studio-wide play test
  

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years' experience as a game level designer, working with current engines and tools.
• High knowledge of level design fundamentals, constraints, and principles.
• Experience with closed and open/large layouts, including gameplay and technical requirements.
• Strong knowledge of shooters, both PVP and PVE.
• Experience shipping AAA games
• Experience building both large and small environments and games
• Experience in UE4/5.
• A track record of effective and proactive work in a remote environment is required for a remote hire.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• Generous benefits include 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
• “As needed” sick days to prioritize your well-being
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being

PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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