Senior Level Designer - Sanzaru

1 Month ago • 8 Years +
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SummaryBy Outscal

Senior Level Designer with 8+ years of experience, managing designers, level design knowledge, Maya or 3D modeling, and multi-tasking.
Sanzaru Games is looking for a talented Senior Level Designer. Senior Level Designers will help assist in daily level workload as well as managing a small design tasking. As a Senior Level designer, you are responsible for assisting in identifying and creating a clear workflow and pipelines for the level design team. Senior Level Designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and navigable, and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative and vision. Sanzaru is looking for designers with the passion and talent for creating engaging worlds. We are big gamers at the studio and want to hire game developers with the same passion and fun for building games.


Senior Level Designer - Sanzaru Responsibilities:

  • Identify workflow issues for clean fast team iteration
  • Help establish level design pipelines and help the team adhere to best practices
  • Work closely with leadership to ensure levels hit important narrative and game mechanics beats
  • Level scripting and setup using script-based languages like UE4 blueprint
  • Design and establish a detailed level plan from paper to 3D block out and final art implementation
  • Collaborate with Environment Artists to create a level’s feel and overall composition
  • Work with the level, team to manage assets and data associated with each level
  • Develop a thorough understanding of hardware limitations and how to design around them
  • Work with systems designers and engineers on global game systems needed to support levels
  • Gather and act on game test feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all players



Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of game industry experience working at Sr or Lead capacity
  • Experience managing and mentoring designers
  • Experience identifying design issues for level design and flow
  • Intermediate knowledge of Maya or another major 3D modeling program
  • Experience multi-tasking and adapting easily to change
  • Experience in shifting focus as needed
  • Experience to be open to free form feedback



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong narrative and storytelling experience
  • Working knowledge of Unreal & Unity



About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.


Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$137,000/year to $193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
$137.0K - $193.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$165.0K/yr avg.
Worldwide

About The Company

The Oculus team at Facebook lets people experience anything, anywhere, with anyone through world-class VR hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to VR research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, Oculus is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation. 

The Oculus suite of hardware currently includes: Rift, our high-end PC VR headset; Touch controllers, to bring your hands into virtual reality; and Gear VR, to bring the magic with you wherever you are—all powered by the Oculus Platform. Since being founded in 2012—and furthered through our acquisition by Facebook in 2014—Oculus has grown from the idea of a single headset to multiple headsets, a powerful platform, and a thriving ecosystem. 

Our developer community has built nearly a thousand games, apps, and experiences, all available on the Oculus Store. As we continue to grow the possibilities of the technology, we’re partnering with communities and nonprofits from around the world to drive social change and foster a positive impact. VR’s potential to connect the world is immense—and we’re just getting started.

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