Game Level Designer

This role is a part-time contract position, with opportunity for renewal at the end of the contract period. (8 months) Location: Full Remote As Level Designer, you'll collaborate with game designers, program developers, and stakeholders in defining the environmental design of our game. Responsibilities: • Set and evolve the level design vision, collaborating with designers and stakeholders to help define the mechanical requirements for the game. • Lead both live map updates and major reworks as-needed during the design and prototyping phases of development. • Drive innovation on new maps, exploring new ideas while protecting core gameplay mechanics. • Coordinate each stage of the level design process, from early concept through final release, balancing player value, development cost, and long-term flexibility. • Anticipate player needs, understanding how different audiences engage with 3rd person shooter and roguelike games. • Implement data and feedback to evolve maps in ways that resonate with the community and fellow designers. Requirements: • 3-5+ years of experience with game development in a level design role. • Deep understanding of core level design concepts for 3rd person shooter games such as engagement distances, cover, verticality, and the framing of player objectives. • Previous experience with at least 1 shipped game title that used your level design work. • Experience with Unreal Engine 5. • Experience communicating and expressing complex and nuanced designs in simple ways. Extras: • Game design or related degree(s) & certifications. • Experience with indie game development. • Experience or interest in 3rd person shooter and roguelike design. About Midnight Den: We are a diverse, LGBT-led independent game development studio with a passion for anthropomorphic/"furry" video games. We are a passionate group of multi-disciplinary artists from all over the world and are currently in-production on our debut release. Pay: $2,900.00 - $3,750.00 per month Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: Remote