Junior Level Designer
Job Summary
Job Description
- Experience in level design for video games or related degree
- Portfolio showcasing level design and Unreal Blueprints proficiency
- Passion for games across multiple genres
- Solid grasp of game design mechanics and principles
- Fluency in English
- Experience on a published video game or game mods
- Expertise in other game design areas
- Completion of official Unreal training programs
- Work on AAA titles
- Growth opportunities
- Healthy work-life balance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Global training and development
- Relocation support
5 skills required
Job Details
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PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.
About the Position:
Black Shamrock is looking for a Junior Level Designer to join our Dublin team and collaborate on a range of exciting gaming projects with teams around the world.
Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of level design principles and possess a keen aptitude for creative problem-solving and critical analysis. The successful applicant will play an active role throughout the game development process while enhancing their skills under the guidance of our experienced staff.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about crafting engaging and immersive game levels across various genres and is enthusiastic about sharing this passion and collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative and engaging game levels, ensuring alignment with the overall game vision, as directed by Design leadership.
- Help in documenting level layouts, gameplay mechanics and other design content.
- Use Unreal Engine 5 to implement level designs as instructed by Design leadership.
- Implement levels from paper design to greybox, and through to final gameplay layout.
- Integrate gameplay elements into game levels using engine tools, e.g. Unreal Blueprints.
- Work closely with the entire game development team to ensure that game levels accurately reflect the intended design features, quality goals and maintain great player experiences.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in games and gain insights based on these trends.
- Follow studio best practice in all aspects of work and accept and act on feedback.
Qualifications
Must Have:
- The ability to demonstrate experience in level design for video games and/or a 3rd-level qualification in game design or a related field.
- A portfolio showcasing proficiency in level layout, level design, and in-engine implementation, as well as an understanding of Unreal Blueprints.
- A passion for playing and understanding games of multiple genres.
- Solid grasp of game design mechanics and principles, with an ability to critique and analyse games.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English, and comfortable with participating in group video calls.
Good to have
- Experience in a design role on a published video game or mods for existing games.
- Demonstrable expertise in other areas within game design.
- Completion of any official Unreal training programs.
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