Level Designer at Keywords Studios

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Unreal, Unity or Proprietary engines experience
At least 1 published AAA title in a proven level design capacity
Confident 3D level prototyping & modelling skills across a range of packages i.e. Max, Maya, Unreal etc
Experience with gameplay and level/mission design scripting tools akin to Kismet, Unreal Editor, Lua
Effective aptitude in basic programming principles, C# knowledge a plus
Firm technical ability relative to game engine technologies
Expertise in level design concepts and 2D level layouts
Be very receptive to direction and feedback while performing well within a collaborative team environment
An enthusiastic gamer with an understanding of both level design and effective game design methodologies, with the ability to clearly and passionately communicate this to others
Experience or an appetite for 3rd person action adventure games is an advantage
Accomplished, enthusiastic and self-motivated

Responsibilities

Will be responsible for finding the fun, injecting personality and adding narrative into our games through their levels
Prototypes innovative level and gameplay concepts via 3D modelling, scripting and other tricks of the trade
Employs various modelling techniques to block out environments with level progression and the overall game experience in mind
Works in close collaboration with the environment artists and game designers, while extending collaboration and bringing solutions to the team across all disciplines
Assists in the continued improvement of production pipelines and workflows within the studio
Conducts regular playtesting sessions to gather user feedback and subsequent action points
Iterates on the gameplay experience to fine-tune it for maximum quality and optimum performance to ultimately ship an incredible product
Maintains strong knowledge of trending level design techniques and the capabilities/limitations of these techniques as they relate to project objectives
Willingly and regularly share your expertise with peers and expect the same in return

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Level Design3D ModelingScriptingGameplay PrototypingPlaytestingEnvironment BlockingProduction PipelinesGame Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The role is on-site in the Singapore Studio.

What is the employment type for this Level Designer role?

This is a six-month contract position with opportunities to start immediately.

What skills are required for the Level Designer position?

Required skills include experience with Unreal, Unity or Proprietary engines, at least 1 published AAA title in level design, confident 3D level prototyping and modelling skills (e.g., Max, Maya, Unreal), experience with gameplay scripting tools like Kismet or Lua, and basic programming principles with C# as a plus.

What is the company culture like at Keywords Studios?

The studio emphasizes close collaboration across disciplines like environment artists and game designers, sharing expertise with peers, and improving production pipelines through team efforts.

What makes a strong candidate for this Level Designer role?

Strong candidates are accomplished, enthusiastic, self-motivated mid or senior level designers with experience on published AAA titles, who can prototype innovative levels and collaborate effectively across teams.

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$487.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.

Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.

Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.

The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.

Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.

Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.

Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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