Posted at: 21 August

Senior Level Designer

Company

Unknown Worlds

Unknown Worlds is a San Francisco-based game developer specializing in unique video game experiences, including the *Subnautica* and *Natural Selection* franchises, primarily targeting the global PC gaming market.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Unknown Worlds Entertainment supports remote work and has a globally distributed team, with candidates expected to align with US East Coast or European hours. The company primarily operates within the United States.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

Austria, Worldwide

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Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Unknown Worlds is looking for an experienced Senior Level Designer to join the team working on Subnautica 2. In this role you will design memorable locations that blend exploration, challenge and wonder. Working closely with environment artists and game designers, you will collaborate to create a rich and believable underwater world.

This is a remote position on a globally distributed team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with game designers and environment artists to build a diverse range of locations within the game
  • Define the vision and player experience for dedicated locations, combining your ideas with gameplay systems, art and narrative to create memorable spaces
  • Prototype and iterate on layouts, traversal challenges, puzzles and environmental interactions to bring that vision to life
  • Collaborate with the world design lead to refine tools, workflows and pipelines for open world creation
  • Mentor and provide feedback to other level designers, helping raise the quality bar across the team
  • Share progress regularly, give and receive feedback, and iterate based on playtesting and team input

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years experience as a Level Designer or World Designer on open world, survival or sandbox games, having shipped at least one shipped title in the role
  • Expertise in Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) including landscape sculpting, prop placement and foliage workflows
  • Strong understanding of level design principles such as flow, pacing, player guidance and environmental storytelling
  • Ability to work effectively demonstrating excellent communications skills in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment
  • Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working remotely

PREFERENCES

  • Experience with UE5 specific workflows and Blueprint scripting
  • Familiarity with modular or procedural content creation
  • Familiarity with Multiplayer Co-op games
  • Basic 3D asset creation knowledge

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com, @unknownworlds.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com. 

We make games that are accessible and engaging for players all over the world.  We believe in hiring and supporting the most talented and creative people of diverse backgrounds.  That support includes annual professional development and home office stipends, as well as paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work.  Join us and be a part of our growing and innovative studio. 

Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

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