Designers

Level Designer

Working with a small design team, you will create balanced, consistent and thrilling levels for online play, based on our games’ mechanics and core vision. Ultimately, you will make a huge mark on the project, ensuring our game is fun to play!

Hellbent Games is in the process of growing our talented team to launch a high calibre Unreal 4 action game in 2020. We are an independent development studio located in beautiful Burnaby, BC, adjacent to restaurants, public transportation and nature.

Hellbent is seeking eager and passionate designers with a desire to build innovative maps for a new online action experience.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years of game development experience in a design role on a shipped title
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or equivalent (Unity, Source Engine)  
  • A minimum of 2 years level design experience
  • Experience with design production tools and level editing pipelines

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of various environment creation tools, as well as popular 3D packages such as 3DStudioMax or Maya
  • Quantifiable knowledge of pipelines, pacing of multi-player maps and sightlines and visual blockers for tuning gameplay and performance
  • A proven problem solver with an analytical mind and critical thinking
  • Ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language
  • Current ability to work in Canada is required

Bonus Points:

  • Experience designing multiplayer games
  • One AAA credited title on console/PC
  • Ability to think of creative solutions to technical limitations of the game engine
  • Passion for gaming

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Extended Health & Dental benefits.
  • Family-focused studio with holidays, studio closures, and sick days.
  • Flexible and laid back office environment (overtime is very rare).
  • Individual contributions make a huge impact to our game.
  • Play games everyday, including the game you’re working on.
  • Lunchtime videogames, boardgames, sports, and pilates.

 

Must be eligible and available for Full Time & On-site work in Vancouver, BC. Please send a cover letter with your CV to jobs@hellbentgames.com