Description
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of level design from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring a smooth and engaging player experience aligned with the core gameplay vision.
- Design, build, and iterate high-quality level layouts tailored for FPS / action gameplay, with a strong focus on flow, pacing, and combat scenarios.
- Craft layouts that support intense combat encounters, smart AI pathing, and player agency in fast-paced environments.
- Implement player guidance systems to ensure intuitive navigation even during chaotic action sequences.
- Use terrain, structures, and verticality to create strategic opportunities and diverse tactical options for players.
- Integrate occlusion, cover systems, line of sight control, and funneling techniques to enhance gameplay rhythm and technical performance.
- Place and tune gameplay elements such as AI, triggers, objectives, pickups, and interactive set-pieces.
- Iterate based on frequent playtesting and telemetry to refine pacing, difficulty, and player flow.
- Collaborate closely with art, tech, and narrative teams to ensure a cohesive experience across all level elements.
Requirements
- 5+ experience as a Level Designer and preferably at least one shipped FPS or action title.
- Deep understanding of core level design principles: flow, pacing, sightlines, player navigation, and encounter staging.
- Expertise with modern level design toolsets (e.g. Unreal Engine 5)
- Strong spatial thinking, with the ability to translate gameplay goals into effective 3D layouts.
- Solid grasp of combat dynamics, arena design, and player motivation in high-pressure environments.
- Familiarity with best practices in visual language, traversal readability, and combat readability.
- Ability to iterate quickly, balancing player challenge, exploration, and reward pacing.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills — especially when working across disciplines.
- Experienced in mentoring junior designers and contributing to level design guidelines and documentation.
Benefits
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- Learning & development opportunities
- Exceptional private medical insurance plan
- Casual workplace environment; new renovation and relaxation area
Role Information: EN
Studio: Sperasoft
Location: Serbia, Belgrade
Area of Work: Production Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent