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Level Designer

20 hours, 4 minutes ago
Canada
Full-time
Senior
Game Developer
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Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010
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Description

  • Collaborate with systems design, quest design, art, engineering, and production to implement the creative vision.
  • Design and build levels end-to-end, including layout, encounters, traversal, pacing, and player flow.
  • Create combat spaces, points of interest, and environmental storytelling that support gameplay and narrative goals.
  • Work with narrative designers to integrate objectives and story elements into physical spaces.
  • Script and set up gameplay events, encounters, triggers, and environmental interactions in-engine.
  • Test, debug, and iterate on levels to resolve navigation issues, balance problems, blockers, and edge cases.
  • Respond to feedback by refining layouts, encounters, and pacing to improve clarity and flow.
  • Maintain awareness of core gameplay systems and adjust level design for multiple playstyles and systemic interactions.
  • Communicate risks, dependencies, and implementation issues during development to the appropriate team members.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience contributing to game development with a strong focus on level design in complex game systems.
  • Experience shipping at least one title, ideally in the RPG or open-world space.
  • Understanding of the full content lifecycle from implementation through polish.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned content, manage tasks, and solve implementation problems in a dynamic production environment.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with designers, artists, engineers, and audio partners.
  • Familiarity with level editing tools, scripting, and logic-driven systems.
  • Confidence building, debugging, and maintaining gameplay spaces directly in-engine.
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada and able to reside within Canada.
  • Preferred interest in hands-on level implementation, environmental storytelling, and gameplay space refinement.
  • Preferred passion for science fiction worlds, systems-driven RPGs, cinematic presentation, and player-driven exploration.

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Temporary full-time role.
  • Salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 per year.

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