Velan Studios, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Level Designer (Senior+)
Troy, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expVelan Studios, Inc. is dedicated to pioneering groundbreaking gaming experiences, and they are seeking a seasoned Level Designer to drive early-stage design decisions for a new ARPG title. The role involves collaborating with engineers and artists to create dynamic and engaging gameplay environments.
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Responsibilities
Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers
Collaborate with environment artists to create modular room pieces, corridors and static layouts that will come together dynamically to create replayable environments
Define and maintain procedural parameters for length, complexity, spawn-composition, etc. for gameplay environments in the game to achieve engaging challenge and pacing
Help define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit different biomes
Create and maintain simple scripts for doors, traps and spawn entrances
Work closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and mission content
Qualification
Required
5+ years of design experience
At least one shipped title as a level designer
Experience with procedural level generation
A knack for visual storytelling
Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or equivalent
Preferred
Experience in isometric ARPG level design
Experience creating dynamic exteriors in survival or exploration-based games
Experience seamlessly blending hand-made and procedural scenes
Familiarity with any major 3-d art creation tool such as 3d Studio Max, Maya or Blender
Experience in a lead or sub-lead role on a mid- or large-size development project
Company
Velan Studios, Inc.
Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Velan Ventures
2017-07-11Series A· $7M
Leadership Team
Kerry A Coffey
CFO
David Pokress
Chief Marketing Officer
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