AVAILABLE POSITIONS Principal Level Designer – Star Wars
At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create
experiences that previously were impossible and that would not exist without
us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and in creating
communities that last. For the past five years NaturalMotion Studios have been
named as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by
gamesindustry.biz.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Principal Level Designer to join us in creating Star
Wars™:Hunters , a competitive arena combat game for the Nintendo Switch
system and mobile devices. Star Wars: Hunters will bring players together to
engage in thrilling, team-based, multiplayer battles featuring a diverse array
of distinctive new Star Wars characters.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the core gameplay experience of our
game. You will lead a team of level designers and work closely with the
design, product, art, and engineering departments to create captivating
environments that foster strategic, balanced, competitive gameplay. Your
expertise will be essential in designing innovative arenas, ensuring a dynamic
gameplay experience, and ensuring seamless integration with the game's
mechanics and narrative.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Create amazing levels full of Star Wars narrative richness, set in jaw
dropping locations, with unexpected twists and turns that support our
hero-based combat and multiple game modes
Research, propose, and design block out levels for prototyping and final
levels for art, following our maps production pipeline
Lead and mentor a team of level designers, providing guidance and feedback
to elevate their performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define level design objectives
that align with the game's vision
Design and develop engaging and balanced arenas, considering player
movement, tactical possibilities, and competitive elements
Create detailed intent documents, sketches, and layouts for level designs,
effectively communicating your vision to the team
Iteratively test and refine levels, analysing play test feedback, consumer
testing results, and analytics to optimize gameplay
Maintain a strong understanding of player trends, market competitors, and
emerging industry innovations to continuously enhance the game's level
design
Required Skills & Experience
Experience in level design for video games, operating at a senior or lead
level
Proven track record of designing levels for competitive multiplayer games
or arena combat games
Proficiency in level design with Unreal Engine, Maya, or similar software
Strong understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and level flow
optimization
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to
motivate and inspire a team
Passion for gaming, with a solid knowledge of competitive gaming trends
and best practices
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and collaborative development
environment
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience designing levels for Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms, with
at least one released title on those platforms
What we offer you:
Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players
around the world
Work in a family-oriented, collaborative team that invests in your
development and growth on-the-job
A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers
Flexible working hours & crunch-free working culture
Summer/Winter parties and weekly Happy Hour in the studio
26 days holiday + bank holidays, 2 paid personal days
6 months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave or 16 weeks of fully paid
paternity leave (eligibility criteria apply)
Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution (capped at 8%)
Private medical insurance, dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
Life insurance, accident insurance and long-term disability insurance
Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligibility criteria
apply)
Fitness Reimbursement plan worth £600 per annum
Charitable Giving Platform to which the Company contributes a 2:1
Annual season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a
diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition,
disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds
to join us!
We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner
consistent with applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in
the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions,
and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us
at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with
your application for an open position.
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