Lead Level Designer

Eleventh Hour Games, a rapidly expanding studio dedicated to creating engaging top-down action RPGs, is seeking a Lead Level Designer. We prioritize open dialogue, teamwork, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Our goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of game creators, cultivating vibrant communities through our flagship title, Last Epoch.

Role Overview: As the Lead Level Designer, you will be instrumental in crafting dynamic environments, player encounters, and experiences that enhance Last Epoch. You will lead a team of designers, balancing creativity with production discipline to deliver enjoyable, functional, and visually captivating levels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Mentor and develop a team of level designers, fostering collaboration.
• Oversee the creative process of level design, ensuring alignment with gameplay and narrative objectives.
• Collaborate with artists, narrative designers, and systems designers to create cohesive gameplay experiences.
• Provide constructive feedback on level layouts and ensure quality and performance standards.
• Contribute to gameplay prototyping and level blockouts.
• Refine workflows and design processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Work with production teams to manage project timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in level design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of contributing to shipped titles.
• Familiarity with encounter design, pacing, and progression.
• Experience with design tools in Unity or Unreal.
• Strong communication skills, especially in a remote work setting.