Level Designer

Quezon City, National Capital Region

Posted 19 days ago


Company:: HPL Gamedesign Corporation
Company Description:: HPL Gamedesign Corporation stands at the forefront of the game design industry, boasting a team of almost 300 highly skilled and creative professionals. Originally founded as Lanot Design Studio in 2020, the company has since grown and evolved to become a full-fledged corporation in the following year. Our headquarters are currently located at 82 Road 3 Project 6, Quezon City. Our company is comprised of several specialized departments, including Illustration, Graphic Design, 3D, Animation, Game Design, Game Development, and more. Each department is made up of passionate individuals who strive to deliver the best possible experience to our clients. Our journey began in 2007 when Harvey Paulo O. Lanot, a young man of 19 years, decided to pursue a full-time freelance career in Manila. In a time when most young Filipinos pursued careers in Nursing, IT, or as Seamen, Harvey followed his passion for design and began producing logos, website designs, and mascot designs for clients abroad. Over time, Harvey honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the game design industry. With a vision to create unique and immersive gaming experiences, Harvey founded Lanot Design Studio in 2020. Since then, the company has undergone significant growth and has become a leading player in the industry. At HPL Gamedesign Corporation, we are committed to creating games that are engaging, memorable, and enjoyable for players of all ages. We pride ourselves on our talented team and innovative approach, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of game design.
Contract Type:: Contract
Experience Required:: 1 year
Education Level:: Bachelor’s Degree
Gender:: Any
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

A level designer plays a critical role in the game development process, responsible for creating engaging and immersive levels that provide exciting gameplay experiences. They work closely with the game design team to design, develop, and implement various game levels, ensuring they align with the overall vision and mechanics of the game.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the creative team to grasp the game's design and vision.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and work with artists, writers, and game designers to create levels that align with the game's theme, mechanics, and narrative.
- Creates detailed plans and layouts for the level, including the placement of objects, obstacles, enemies, and interactive elements.
- Design the terrain, architecture, and other environmental features to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing world.
- Must have a deep understanding of the game's mechanics and systems.
- Design levels that showcase and challenge players' abilities, considering factors such as pacing, difficulty progression, and opportunities for exploration, puzzle-solving, combat, or other gameplay features.
- Playtest and iterate on their designs to ensure a well-balanced and enjoyable experience.
- Gather feedback from playtesters or other team members, make adjustments to the level's layout, difficulty, or pacing, and refine the gameplay experience based on the collected data and observations.
- Create clear and comprehensive documentation to communicate their design intentions, including level flowcharts, diagrams, or written guidelines.
- Collaborate with various members of the development team throughout the production process.
- Work closely with artists to ensure the visual assets align with the level design, collaborate with programmers to implement gameplay mechanics and systems, and coordinate with audio designers to create immersive soundscapes.
- Should have a good understanding of the game development tools and engines used in the project.
- Must be capable of using level editors or other software to build, modify, and test levels effectively.