Level Designer

As a Level Designer at Unknown Worlds, your responsibilities will include working closely with the design and art teams to create immersive environments, collaborating on compelling gameplay content, and sharing progress regularly while incorporating feedback. You'll play a vital role in the world-building process and provide expertise and feedback to fellow team members.

Candidates for the Level Designer position at Unknown Worlds should have 2-3 years of experience in the gaming industry, particularly in level design. Proficiency in Unreal Engine, especially in landscape creation and prop placement, is essential. Additionally, a deep understanding of level design principles, aesthetic composition skills, strong communication abilities, and an ability to work independently in a remote environment are crucial to succeed in this role.

Yes, while not a strict requirement, prior experience creating open-world environments will be advantageous for the Level Designer position at Unknown Worlds. Familiarity with recent tools such as UE5 and basic 3D asset creation knowledge will also be beneficial, enabling you to contribute effectively to our innovative projects.

Absolutely! At Unknown Worlds, we believe in diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. If you're excited about the Level Designer role and your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your passion and unique background may bring valuable perspectives to our team.

As a Level Designer at Unknown Worlds, you should be willing to adapt to US East Coast or European hours as our team operates globally. This flexibility is crucial to ensure effective collaboration with colleagues and complete exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

When answering this question, outline your approach, starting from initial concept development through to asset creation and playtesting. Highlight your collaboration with other team members and how you incorporate feedback throughout the process to enhance gameplay experiences.

Discuss your proficiency with tools relevant to the role, particularly Unreal Engine, and mention any other software you use for asset creation or world-building, showcasing your technical capability in line with the Level Designer position at Unknown Worlds.

You should demonstrate your openness to feedback by explaining how you assess constructive criticism, implement changes, and how you view feedback as a vital part of the design process to improve games and enhance collaborative efforts.

Share techniques such as effective use of lighting, sound, and narrative elements that evoke emotions or set moods. Discuss how these contribute to player engagement and create an impactful gaming experience.

Provide a specific example that details the challenge you faced, the innovative solutions you implemented, and the positive outcome of your efforts, demonstrating your problem-solving skills and creativity.

Discuss any relevant projects you've worked on related to open-world games, emphasizing the critical aspects you encountered and how you ensured captivating gameplay in an expansive setting.

Explain your understanding of narrative design and how you align your level designs with the overall story, creating environments that enhance player engagement through carefully crafted gameplay experiences.

Emphasize the importance of working closely with other designers and artists, sharing ideas and feedback to create cohesive and stunning game environments that enhance the player experience.

Mention specific communities, resources, or platforms you utilize to learn about the latest trends and technologies in level design, demonstrating your commitment to professional development.

Reflect on what draws you to the company’s vision, the appeal of the Subnautica Universe, or your desire to join a diverse and inclusive team that values creativity and innovation in game development.