Company Description
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios
with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from
offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world
thanks to our remote work programs.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as
Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of
the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are
expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is
our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger
are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one
project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology –
Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the
Group's portfolio.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim
to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking
talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games
for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you'll have a chance to perfect
your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the
industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Project Bifrost is a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed
by our North American team supported by PCF's European studios.
Job Description
Manage the entire design team
Work hand in hand with the Creative Director to iterate, implement and
execute on key design and level building principles
Block out and build levels and iterate through playtesting and
providing/implementing feedback
Work with the art team to make sure that designs are up to the highest
visual quality while retaining the gameplay and fun as well
Take full design ownership – from paper design, through the whitebox
phase, script, iteration, debugging, optimization – until our game ships
Provide mentorship, troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving
assistance to members of the level design team
Proactively identify cross-discipline challenges and risks to the project
and offer solutions
Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all
disciplines
Qualifications
Expert in game design both in practice and theory.
MUST have designed levels with multiplayer title within last 5 years.
10 Years of professional level design experience including leading a level
design team.
Experience working in a AAA shooter title.
At least 2 successfully shipped AAA games on PC or console.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize and deliver best quality work on
deadlines.
Ability to process, understand and implement feedback.
High work ethic and self-motivated.
UE knowledge would be beneficial.
Additional Information
What we offer:
U.S.
100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical,
Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of
employment.
401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as
other benefits provided.
Canada
Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of
claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family
coverage).
Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.