Lead Level Designer

  • Full-time
  • Project: Undisclosed IP
  • Department: Design
  • Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting AAA projects with the top publishers in the industry: Project Gemini with Square Enix and Project Dagger with Take-Two (2K), in addition to a new IP to be self-published and two other games in a concept phase. One of our IPs is also being adapted for VR technology.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

If you feel yourself able to deliver as nobody else, take ownership of your projects, and are ready to leave a mark on a game you work on, apply now!

Job Description

  • Lead entire level design team.
  • Work hand in hand with the Creative Director to iterate, implement and execute on key design and level building principles
  • Block out and build levels and iterate through playtesting and providing/implementing feedback
  • Work with the art team to make sure that levels are up to the highest visual quality while retaining the gameplay and fun as well
  • Take full level ownership – from paper design, through the whitebox phase, script, iteration, debugging, optimization – until our game ships
  • Provide mentorship, troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving assistance to members of the level design team
  • Proactively identify cross-discipline challenges and risks to the project and offer solutions
  • Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines

Qualifications

  • Expert in level design both in practice and theory (chokepoints, routes, lines of sight, engagement distances)
  • 7+ Years of professional level design experience including leading a level design team
  • At least 2 successfully shipped AAA games on PC or console
  • Self-motivation and ability to prioritize and deliver best quality work on deadlines
  • Ability to process, understand and implement feedback
  • High work ethic and self-motivated 

PREFERENCE TO APPLICANTS WITH

  • UE4 knowledge

Additional Information

What we offer:

U.S.

  • 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
  • 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
  • Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided. 

Canada

  • Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
  • Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
  • 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
  • Long term disability, as well as other benefits provided.
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