Description:

At Crystal Dynamics, our commitment is rooted in the revolutionary capabilities of AAA game development. As a Lead World Designer, your influence is central to developing a comprehensive layout that engages our worldwide players. You'll meticulously design and adjust dynamic player experiences that align with our vision, delivering unmatched gameplay moments. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in creating impactful level design spaces that engage the players abilities, traversal and combat needs while focusing on a coherent and plausible space.   
• Engage in meaningful dialogues with fellow designers and leadership, transforming multifaceted design concepts into actual gameplay elements. 
• Work closely with Gameplay Leadership to bring to life designed spaces that best demonstrate and challenge the players mechanics. 
• Collaborate with Campaign Leadership, keeping them informed about the evolving design perspectives related location construction building. 
• Adjust and hone world building, always bearing in mind the project's timelines, technical boundaries, and overarching gameplay goals. 
• Ensure comprehensive documentation, providing a clear guide for the team.  

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior, Lead, or Principal Level Designer (or equivalent), developing level layout and world building for high-fidelity games.   
• Expert understanding of level design layout to bring about the best in player mechanics.
• Knowledge with visual scripting tools such as Kismet, Blueprint, or their equivalents. 
• Comprehensive communication skills, particularly with art teams to collaborative on world and location construction. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating levels for AAA Action-Adventure games for PC/Console. 
• Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine.
• Management experience. 

It'll be a bonus if you also have:
Shipped multiple AAA titles.

The pay range for this role includes the annual base salary, not including bonus and the generous benefits package that Crystal Dynamics provides all full-time employees. Individual compensation is determined by work location within our approved states or regions, as well as additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about total compensation.

Pay Range (United States) $120,000—$157,500 USD
Pay Range (Canada) $115,000—$169,000 CAD