Job Description

Lead Level Designer

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  Full-time
  Department: Design
  Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)
  Project: Bifrost

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework. Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we\'re growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase \xe2\x80\x93 Red; as well as two projects in VR technology \xe2\x80\x93 Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio. With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community. If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide. Project Bifrost is a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF\xe2\x80\x99s European studios.

• Manage the entire design team
• Work hand in hand with the Creative Director to iterate, implement and execute on key design and level building principles
• Block out and build levels and iterate through playtesting and providing/implementing feedback
• Work with the art team to make sure that designs are up to the highest visual quality while retaining the gameplay and fun as well
• Take full design ownership \xe2\x80\x93 from paper design, through the whitebox phase, script, iteration, debugging, optimization \xe2\x80\x93 until our game ships
• Provide mentorship, troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving assistance to members of the level design team
• Proactively identify cross-discipline challenges and risks to the project and offer solutions
• Foster a culture of open, honest, and respectful communication across all disciplines

Qualifications

• Expert in game design both in practice and theory.
• MUST have designed levels with multiplayer title within last 5 years.
• 10 Years of professional level design experience including leading a level design team.
• Experience working in a AAA shooter title.
• At least 2 successfully shipped AAA games on PC or console.
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritize and deliver best quality work on deadlines.
• Ability to process, understand and implement feedback.
• High work ethic and self-motivated.
• UE knowledge would be beneficial.

Additional Information

What we offer: U.S.

• 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
• 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
• Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided.

Canada

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

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