Level Designer

Position Description

Drinkbox Studios is looking to hire an experienced Level Designer to help us create our upcoming Metroidvania ARPG “Blighted”. As a member of the Drinkbox Design team, you'll use our proprietary game development tools to craft memorable player experiences, working hand-in-hand with fellow designers to continuously refine and iterate on new levels and ideas.

We're crafting a stylized 3D isometric world, and the level design will be unique and challenging. The candidate must have a portfolio of previous level design experience, ideally including three-dimensional levels in an isometric perspective.

Responsibilities

Drinkbox Studios is a collaborative environment. We’re seeking someone with great communication skills and a flexible problem-solving mind. Responsibilities will include:

  • Design, prototype, and refine isometric 3D level layouts and combat scenarios

  • Take initiative and quickly prototype visually clear and compelling game spaces as well as higher level navigation and flow

  • Implement combat scenarios and adjust enemy / object behavior to create compelling gameplay

  • Present new level drafts and gameplay concepts to the rest of the dev team

  • Apply feedback from the team to iterate on levels to improve the gameplay, challenge, and player enjoyment

  • Communicate with other departments to help improve our level production pipeline and tools

  • Create and maintain game design documentation as required

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position has the following:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing your recent level design work.

  • Foundational knowledge of the game development pipeline

  • Proficiency with level design tools for prototyping and building levels

  • Proficiency with scripting and scripting languages

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present and discuss ideas

  • At least 3 years of professional experience as a Level Designer, with at least one shipped commercial title

  • Familiarity with version control systems like SVN, Perforce, or Git

  • A willingness to think technically, learn new tools, and solve creative challenges

  • Strong problem-solving, time management, and task management skills

  • A passion for video games and game design

Duration

12-month full-time initial contract.

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience level of candidate.

Location

Drinkbox Studios’ office is located in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto, Canada. Our team enjoys a hybrid work model, with flexibility to work from home or in the office. While we welcome all applicants, preference will be given to candidates residing in Ontario.

About Us

Drinkbox Studios is a small independent Toronto-based video game developer. Founded in 2008, Drinkbox is best known for the award winning Guacamelee! series, the 2016 iPad Game of the Year Severed, and their co-op ARPG Nobody Saves the World. 

We believe that diverse experiences lead to diverse creations and encourage artists from all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please email an up-to-date resume and level design portfolio to jobs@drinkboxstudios.com.