Level Designer Job at Warner Media, LLC in Salt Lake City

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Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We’ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

Title:                                   Level Designer

Job Type:                          Design, Game Development/Publishing

Location:                          United States, Utah

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc.is seeking an Level Designer to join our growing team of talented industry veterans.

This person will work closely with design leads to craft engaging and immersive environments that support the core gameplay, narrative, and pacing goals.

The ideal candidate is hard-working, hands-on, self-motivated, process-driven, customer-oriented, and works well in a team environment. This individual has a passion for game design and the wizarding world.

What part will you play?

• Utilize UE5 Blueprint: Build and iterate prototypes of gameplay mechanics, systems and features. Optimize prototypes for playability, performance, and fun. Debug and troubleshoot Blueprints.
• Collaborate with design leads: Translate ideas into functional prototypes and experiences.
• Design and maintain levels and open-world areas: Craft engaging and immersive environments that support the core gameplay, narrative, and pacing goals.
• Implementing game content: Setup enemies, populate gameplay elements, puzzles, and orchestrate events involving NPCs to enhance the player's experience.
• Present and refine work: Regularly showcase your work to leadership, incorporating feedback swiftly and effectively to improve the quality of the game.
• Engage across disciplines: Work closely with your level design team, as well as story, level art, technical design, animation, SFX, FX and programming teams, to ensure cohesive and polished game experiences
• Showcase and inspire: Regularly review work with leadership, incorporating feedback swiftly and effectively to improve the quality of the game.

What do we need from you?

• Professional experience as a Level Designer in game development. (Shipped title preferred)
• Strong skills in Blueprint scripting for level design ingredients, gameplay mechanics, and interactive systems.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype gameplay mechanics and iterate on them based on feedback.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance creativity with technical constraints.
• Ability to collaborate with a design group and across other disciplines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to take direction and feedback well.
• A passion for gaming and game development.

Good to Have

• Related undergraduate or graduate degree strongly preferred. (Art/Illustration/Architecture/Computer Science/etc.)
• Basic knowledge of C++, C#, Python, etc.

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