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Bad Robot Games · 14 hours ago

Principal Level Designer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $210K/yr
date10+ years exp

Bad Robot Games, founded by Bad Robot, is on a mission to reinvent how stories are played through engaging games. They are seeking a Principal Level Designer who will collaborate with various teams to create polished and enjoyable game levels for their project 4:LOOP.

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Responsibilities

Own gameplay-focused design work for combat maps
Work with Designers, Artists, Engineers, Animators, and our Narrative team to create compelling environments that reflect the game's creative vision
Build and implement layouts using set game metrics with Unreal Engine
Work in Unreal Blueprints
Help maintain consistent navmesh and gameplay metrics throughout our levels
Prioritize well, meet project deadlines, and communicate progress clearly and frequently
Present design ideas, receive feedback, and adjust accordingly with rapid iteration
Playtest and iterate on implemented levels to polish
Help drive external/outsourced level development
Implement level design assets across all areas of the game, all while collaborating to ensure that levels are implemented appropriately in the game engine by internal and external collaborators

Qualification

Level Design experienceUnreal EngineMultiplayer shooter experience3D design packagesShooter combat designOutsource team collaborationProblem-solvingSelf-motivatedCommunication skills

Required

A portfolio with a strong sense of scale, pacing and spatial design
Experience working on a multiplayer shooter title and an understanding of shooter gameplay mechanics
10+ years of Level Design experience with at least one shipped game in Unreal Engine
Expertise using 3d design packages such as Maya, Blender, or 3DS Max
Deep understanding of shooter combat design
Expertise with Unreal Engine & Blueprints
Experience working with Outsource teams to achieve excellent environments and level design
Ability to improvise and creatively solve problems in collaboration with other artists and designers
Self-motivated and able to work independently and take initiative
All of our roles require up to 10% air travel. Examples include Studio/Team Offsites, Team/Studio Events, etc

Preferred

Architectural Background or a good understanding of the principles
Working knowledge in Unreal Engine Sequencer and Camera setup
C++ knowledge

Company

Bad Robot Games

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Bad Robot Games is passionate about telling stories and building worlds that can only be experienced through games.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Encino, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.badrobotgames.com

H1B Sponsorship

Bad Robot Games has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$40M
Key Investors
Galaxy Interactive
2021-05-18Series B· $40M

Leadership Team

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Anna Sweet
Chief Executive Officer
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Kateřina Smělá, CD-L
Executive Business Partner
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