Digital Extremes is searching for Level Designers passionate about continuing the tradition of contributing to some of the most creative and influential games in our industry, which have included smash-hits from the Unreal and BioShock series! We are deeply absorbed in the development of yet another super secret, hugely anticipated, and very prestigious AAA 1st person shooter, and you could join our team and be involved!

Digital Extremes has been named one of 'Canada's Top 100 Employers' with competitive salaries, profit sharing, stock options, retirement matching, ample vacation and free daily homemade lunches."

Main Responsibilities:

• Follow the level design pipeline from “pen & paper” game designs to implement spectacular character based levels and ultra-fun gameplay mechanics.
• Work closely with level layout artists to identify level assets and gameplay direction to ensure visual and technical quality for the levels.
• Follow direction of Lead Level Designer to maintain gameplay vision consistency.
• Contribute to level concept, layout, implementation (camera, entity, etc.), prototype modeling, scenario creation, event scripting, game balancing, pacing, and gameplay tuning.
• Contribute to general game design, as well as cooperate with all other facets of game production (programming, environment/world art and animation).
• Place and trigger entities (such as enemies, movers, and objects) to create fun, absorbing gameplay.
• Master internal tools for modeling environments and integrating game play.
• Rough out world geometry, camera paths, and lighting using 3D world-building tools.
• Assist with the scripting of gameplay entities and events.
• Creatively resolve gameplay and production issues.
• Meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Design team to define and refine gameplay mechanics.
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details

Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of game editors.
• Previous experience creating maps for 1st person shooters in a modding community or a professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for learning new software tools.
• Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to relocate to Canada

Preferred Extras:

• Knowledge of LUA or other scripting languages.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.