Level Designer (AAA)

Senior Level Designer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Level Designer to craft engaging, polished, and memorable gameplay experiences for our projects. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in FPS level design, strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, and a passion forcreating environments that challenge and inspire players.

Responsibilities

• Design and build engaging game levels that balance challenge, reward, player progression, and overall gameplay goals;
• Collaborate closely with art, programming, narrative, technical art, and design teams to integrate gameplay mechanics, visuals, story, and assets into cohesive levels;
• Ensure levels are technically feasible within engine and project constraints, working closely with programmers and technical artists;
• Organize and participate in playtesting sessions, gather feedback, and iterate on level designs based on player, team, and stakeholder input;
• Track level design progress, communicate updates to lead level designers and project managers, and identify blockers or risks in a timely manner;
• Refine and optimize levels to improve gameplay flow, readability, pacing, and overall player experience;
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers when needed.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of game design experience with a strong focus on FPS level design.
• Participation in at least two AAA titles and a strong portfolio with polished, well-structured levels.
• Deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, narrative design, and player psychology, with the ability to balance difficulty and pacing.
• Experience with scripting and advanced tools to create dynamic, interactive environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with art, programming, sound, and narrative teams; strong communication and receptiveness to feedback.
• Solid time-management skills, ability to work with deadlines, and iterate based on testing and feedback.
• Experience designing levels across multiple genres and building immersive environments through environmental storytelling.
• Knowledge of Unreal, Unity, CryEngine, or proprietary engines; strong scripting/programming skills for events, triggers, and AI behaviors.
• Ability to motivate and support the team, mentor junior designers, and provide constructive feedback.
• Proactive problem-solving and flexibility in handling various design challenges (combat, narrative, puzzles).
• Strong conflict-resolution skills and the ability to maintain a positive, productive team environment;
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games.

Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe. In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap.

Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

What We Offer

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;
• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.

Job Info

• Job Function Identification 2166
• Locations Ukraine, Kyiv (Remote)
• Job Function Schedule Full time