Level Designer (hybrid/remote)

Abstraction is a Dutch game development studio aiming to deliver cutting-edge game experiences. Specializing in both technically and creatively demanding projects, we have collaborated on renowned IPs like Halo, Dune, Mass Effect, and Baldur’s Gate. Our portfolio boasts over 60 titles, reflecting our commitment to quality and technical prowess. We're not just partners with industry giants such as BioWare/EA, 343/Microsoft, Funcom, Sega, and others; we're innovators in our field.

We are currently seeking a talented Level Designer to join our team. In this role, you get the opportunity to AAA project. You will work on a current FPS AAA project we are working on, where you will be overseeing the gameplay passes and adding value on level creation, as well as maintaining the scripts, passes and balancing. You will also be working cross-disciplinary with our game designers, art & Tech team to ensure the relevance of layouts.

Your Impact :

In this role, you'll be much more than your job title. You will: 

• Cultivate Collaboration: Enhance our team culture through active participation and open communication

• Ignite Innovation: Bring fresh, creative ideas that challenge conventional thinking

• Embody Our Values: Live our core values and inspire others by example

• Encourage Growth: Share your knowledge, fostering both individual and team development

• Champion Positive Change: Help steer our company towards impactful, industry-leading initiatives. 

Your contribution will extend beyond tasks and targets; it's about making a lasting, positive difference in our workplace and community. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Design, script and implement areas of the game

• Actively participate design-specific discussions regarding Level Design reviews and design issues

• Clear and reliable communication with own cross-disciplinary team and internal stakeholders

• Conceptualize, design, and create levels

• Create design documentation based on the direction of our Lead and Design Director

• Work closely with the GD & Tech team to ensure the relevance of layouts with existing system

• Work in close collaboration with Environment Team to design balanced, readable environments that serve the player experience

• Validate the playability of the environment with testers, Artists, and Gameplay Programmers. 

What You Will Bring:  

• You have solid experience in Level Design, ideally on AAA FPS games

• Expertise in UE5

• You have a good ability to illustrate your intentions

• Solid experience with scripting and balancing

• You are creative, analytical, autonomous and rigorous

• Your English is fluent

• You are passionate about video game creation and have a very good video game culture.

What We Can Offer:

• A flexible work environment (Hybrid/Remote) 

• Opportunity to have an impact on one of the biggest industries in the world 

• A competitive salary 

• A lot of room for growth and taking responsibility 

• Training budget to keep you learning and growing  

• Compounded days off for our long-standing employees  

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, are encouraged to thrive, and we empower all team members to bring their unique perspectives to the table.