Level Designer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Build A Rocket Boy

Build A Rocket Boy

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our team consists of industry-leading veterans and creative pioneers committed to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences.

With a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we invite you to be a part of shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Role Overview:

As a Level Designer focused on User Generated Content (UGC), you will be instrumental in creating AAA-quality content, ranging from multiplayer maps to single-player missions, using player-facing creation tools.

This role is a blend of artistry and technical skill, requiring a deep passion for crafting engaging, immersive, and fun game environments.

Whether you have years of industry experience or a portfolio that speaks for itself, we're looking for talent that can bring fresh ideas and a unique perspective to our game.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop engaging levels, from concept to final implementation, ensuring they align with the overall game vision.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including artists and programmers, to incorporate gameplay elements, logic, and aesthetics into levels.
Utilise feedback from leads and directors to iterate on level design, maintaining a balance between creative aspirations and gameplay functionality.
Communicate effectively across teams to solve problems, address risks, and ensure cohesive project progression.
Stay ahead of industry trends and tools, continuously seeking ways to enhance the player's experience through innovative level design.

Requirements:

A compelling portfolio showcasing levels or missions created within game engines or through playerfacing creation tools.
Strong understanding of level design principles and what makes games enjoyable.
Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) is beneficial but not mandatory.
Familiarity with scripting or blueprint systems is a significant plus.
Games industry experience is highly valued, though not required with an outstanding portfolio.
Excellent problemsolving skills and a selfmotivated drive to overcome design challenges.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced environment, adaptable to changing priorities.

Our Global Benefits & Perks:

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Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
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Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
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Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
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Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
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Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
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Socials —
office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
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And even more benefits based on your location

If you're based in the UK:

29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays
we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you

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Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
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Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
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Healthcare Cash Plan

Level 3 cover with Medicash

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Enhanced Family Leave after 2 years' service - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- **Cycle2Work
Scheme** - lease a bike through us and save on tax too
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Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

About us:

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time.

We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.