People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

• Blocking out and building levels as well as heavy iterating on them (playtesting and providing / implementing feedback).
• Collaborating with the art department to ensure that the levels are of the highest visual quality while retaining gameplay and fun as well as design and code teams on making maps as fun as they can be and integrating any new features into the built-in levels.
• Full ownership - from the paper design, through the whitebox phase, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization - until the game ships.
• Manage or supervise work of established Strike Teams.
• Bug Fixing and describing case studies in the knowledge base.
• Sharing knowledge with less experienced peers.
• Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration.
• Occasionally can onboard new hires.
• 80% of time spent in Engine.

• Typically 5+ years of professional level design experience.
• Typically at least one successful shipped AAA title on PC or console.
• Experience in level design – both practice and theory (chokepoints, routes, lines of sight, engagement distances).
• Experience in working with shooter genre.
• Ability to process, understand and implement feedback.
• Great understanding of creative and game development processes.
• UE4 or 5  knowledge and Unreal Engine Editor full working proficiency.
• Proficiency with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence).
• Self-motivation.
• Good mentoring skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have: 

• Experience with scripting languages, understanding of programming paradigms and concepts.
• Knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max or similar 3D package.
• Unreal Engine 5.
• Unreal Blueprint.

What we offer

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
• In-company Polish and English language classes.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• 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.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.