Level Designer 1 at Apex Systems in Vancouver, BC

Job#: 2047877

Job Description:

LEVEL DESIGNER

Client Industry: AAA Gaming
Contract Terms: 18 Months
Start Date: October 8th, 2024
End Date: April 8th, 2026
Location: HYRBID - Vancouver, BC (3 Days a week in office | 2 Days Remote)
SUMMARY
The Coalition is seeking an inspiring, highly motivated Level Designer with a proven track record of delivering highly engaging, high-quality levels in action games. In this position you will work with the Lead Level Designer to design and implement multiple levels from conception to the final stages of polish. You will be expected to partner with other members of the Level Design Team, the Level Art Team, programmers, and other design disciplines to help make the design vision set out by design direction a reality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ideate and steward the design of multiple levels from conception to the final stages of polish.
Use Unreal as well as proprietary tools to create and debug levels.
Own the design and quality of your levels.
Regularly collaborate with other level designers, technical designers, and artists.
Become a contact point for other departments (Cinematics, VFX, Sound, Programmers, etc.)
Use the Unreal tools to implement memorable challenges, combat, objectives, and scripted events.
Participate in critique sessions to provide input to personal and peers’ work.
Regularly present your work to your leads and adjust quickly to Feedback.
Create and maintain design documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1-2 years of experience working on an Action-Shooter or Action-Adventure console title.
1-2 years of experience working on visual game editors, ideally Unreal Engine.
Experienced with the level design fundamentals, constraints, and narrative.
Strong knowledge and experience using gameplay systems in levels.
Experience working collaboratively in a cross-discipline development environment.
Experience with current scripting languages and level editors.
Experience with game consoles and tools.

SOFT SKILLS:

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity with respect to both video games and workspace environments.
Comfortable working with and communicating with other disciplines and teams.
Strong desire to improve workflows and pipelines.
A positive, collaborative team-centric mentality

Passionate about games and gaming.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

2 - 5 Rounds Anticipated
Professional Portfolio needs to be shared at submission stage.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.