AAA studio, Sharkmob London have teamed up with us as they look for a Lead Level Designer to help drive and deliver engaging levels and points of interest for players to enjoy and explore in their new fantasy MMO project.
As a Lead Level Designer you will develop and mentor your Design team, enabling the career growth of the team’s devs whilst growing the team’s capabilities.
Within your role, there will also be a combination of hands on work, when needed, helping to set the quality standard and you’ll contribute to strategic development decisions within the game. You’ll also help with target setting and collaborate with Production to manage and assess design tasks.
Your responsibilities...
Take ownership of the design of the project’s game world, collaborating closely with discipline directors to deliver a shared vision
Collaborate with the Gameplay teams to define the metrics necessary for the low-level design of the game world
Work alongside Art and Narrative leadership to design and deliver environments that are in line with the lore and visual goals
Along with the Production team, create a clear content production schedule for your team
Assist the Tech team in the definition and delivery of the tools needed to meet the level and world design needs for the project
Work with the recruitment team to identify the resource you need to meet design goals
Provide line management to the Level Design team, run regular design meetings as well as holding 1-on-1’s and performance reviews
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
5 or more years of level design experience and one or more shipped titles
Experience of working in a Lead Design role
Professional experience working in Unreal Engine
Experienced in delivering high quality level content in your earlier positions
Able to develop productive and lasting cross discipline relationships
A passionate gamer, preferably with a love for open-world and online games
Perks and benefits include...
Visa sponsorship for you and your family
Relocation support if moving to the UK or within the UK (including travel, accommodation, logistics/couriers)
30 days annual leave plus public holidays
Discretionary annual performance-based bonus
Private pension (10% total, up to 5% individual contribution matched by Sharkmob)
BUPA private Healthcare, Cigna dental cover, life insurance scheme and income protection policy
Annual preventative healthcare allowance
Flexible working hours
Weekly 'wellness hour' to be used each week during office hours
Sharkmob London is a AAA studio in the heart of London, with aspirations to build one of the largest and most creatively ambitious development teams in the world. Sharkmob have a sister studio in Malmö, Sweden, and just like the Malmö studio, their London studio was founded by a team of industry veterans. They have the experience, backing, and ambition to build the games of the future!
Sharkmob’s core values are shared ownership, smart decisions and having fun! They’re committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets – they know that a diverse perspective on development helps create great games.
