Senior Level Designer

HundredStar Games is an independent video game developer based in Hackney Wick, East London, founded by Jamie Walker and Sefton Hill, previous founders of Rocksteady and the creative leadership team of Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham series. Growing to a maximum of 100 people over the next few years, we’re doing things differently at Hundred Star, so we can focus on making great games and building meaningful connections with those we work with. Our company culture and way of working is unique to the industry and encourages leadership at all levels, autonomy, accountability, team support, sharing vulnerability, and building context, connection, and treating people well. We’re looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our growing studio and create engaging, memorable, and highly playable game spaces that support both gameplay and storytelling. Working closely with our existing design team to take levels from early concept through final polish, collaborating with all disciplines to balance technology with creativity. We’re a hybrid studio, with everyone working in studio Tuesday through Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays open to WFH within the UK. In this role you will: Create grey block level layouts which guiding players through their objectives by crafting environments built with clear gameplay and pacing intentions in accordance with the direction guidelines. Collaboratively work with other departments across the studio to request assets and tools allowing for the creation of grounded and rich environments which tell a story. Playtest and refine level layouts, embracing feedback to ensure that our levels balance fun, challenge and story pacing. Monitor the evolution of your levels as they pass through other disciplines, ensuring the level design intentions are respected towards final delivery. Implement scripted story sequences, dialogue or events in levels. Support with the creation of thrilling gameplay content that excites and delights our players. Provide mentorship and support to more junior members of the team, facilitating a positive and collaborative working environment. What we’re looking for: Excellent communication and collaboration skills Strong knowledge of working in UE4/UE5 and it’s related tools. Sustained experience designing levels for realistic, AAA projects and using in engine 3D modelling tools. Strong understanding of space, flow and pacing. Innately curious, you keep up to date with new and emerging technologies and industry trends. Experience with visual scripting and sequencing tools would be an advantage. Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave Discretionary annual bonus Private Medical, Cash Plan and Dental insurance through BUPA (Couple and Family cover) - medical history disregarded Life, Critical illness and Income Protection benefit Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave and Pay Focus on Wellbeing which includes, subsidised gym membership, annual fitness grant, inhouse yoga and fitness classes and discounted massages Regular social events throughout the year, including a Summer Wellness Retreat and monthly birthday and milestone celebrations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Different perspectives make the world a better place, don't they? Here at HundredStar, we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and from groups traditionally underrepresented in our industry. Not sure you meet all the role requirements? We'd still love you to get in touch, as we review each individual who applies on how they can contribute and help us make great games, alongside their specific skillset and experience.