Experienced Level Designer

1 month ago

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

About Us

At Playground Games, we're passionate about creating genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and most of all fun. As a premier first-party Xbox Game Studio, we're looking to expand our diverse team as we continue driving forward our BAFTA award-winning Forza Horizon franchise.

About the Role

We're seeking an Experienced Level Designer to join our Forza Horizon team on a contract basis. As a key member of the Level Design team, you'll take responsibility for building large sections of our game worlds, creating genre-leading event designs, and implementing key gameplay features.

You'll drive best practice, effectively collaborating with our world-class technical and creative teams. You'll consistently push for quality, quickly and positively react to change, and be an excellent, approachable communicator.

This is a contract role based in our state-of-the-art studio in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in the studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, own, and maintain multiple areas of our game world
  • Work with a highly motivated, talented cross-discipline team
  • Use our custom, proprietary engine and tools to build genre-leading gameplay experiences

Requirements

  • At least one shipped title in a Level Design role
  • Experience with multiple software packages such as 3DS Max, Mudbox, and Photoshop (or equivalents)
  • Ability to create a whitebox environment and develop it through to shippable quality
  • Ideally, experience in building AAA open world environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • A genuine passion for games

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