Gunzilla Games
Summary
Gunzilla Games, an independent AAA developer, is seeking a Level Designer to join their team in Frankfurt, Germany, Los Angeles, USA, or Kyiv, Ukraine. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing high-quality game systems and mechanics for both PvP and PvE maps, mentoring junior-level designers, and collaborating with level artists to ensure levels are playable. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in level design, proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software, and good knowledge of Unreal level-editing tools and scripting languages. Gunzilla Games offers flexible working, health insurance, revenue-based bonuses, English/German courses, 25 annual paid vacation and sick days, public transportation, relocation and accommodation support, and office perks and gym membership.
Job description
ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES
Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is a fresh, independent AAA developer working on its Battle Royale 2.0 Off The Grid in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Los Angeles, USA; and Kyiv, Ukraine. The company is helmed by serial entrepreneur CEO, Vlad Korolev and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the industry.
Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ etc) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, that has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.
Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports’ NHL series, the Need for Speed franchise, Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Oleksiy Plaksin, Lead Art Director, (Moto GP and RIDE, Warface and Act of Aggression, Sniper: Ghost Warrior), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro: Exodus, Arktika.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO Chernobyl series).
OUR VALUES
- Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
- We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
- Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
- Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
- Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.
ABOUT THE JOB
Gunzilla Games is looking for a Level Designer to help us to imagine and develop compelling and engaging rules for our games. From conception to release and throughout post-launch, the successful candidate will design high-quality game systems and mechanics that are adapted to the intended audience and enable players to live out unique, fun, and rich gaming experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As the Level Designer, you will:
- Participate in level and gameplay conception for both PvP and PvE maps
- Understand and apply the narrative ambition and desired gameplay
- Actively participate in design-specific discussions and design reviews
- Mentor junior-level designers
- Use available tools to create game spaces
- Fix design bugs entered into the database by testers
- Work in collaboration with the level artists to ensure levels are playable and that graphic elements support each other
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability and desire to work in creative and collaborative teams
- Ability to create fun and exciting levels using a full complement of game mechanics
- Excellent sense of 3D game space and environmental storytelling
- Ability to write clear and concise documentation in English
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software
- Good knowledge of Unreal level-editing tools and scripting languages
- Minimum 3 years of experience in level design and at least one shipped title
- Ability to manage own time and work within deadlines
- Portfolio with examples of your previous work/projects
GUNZILLA OFFERS
- Flexible Working & Work from Home
- Health Insurance
- Revenue Based Bonuses
- English / German Courses
- 25 Annual Paid Vacation & Sick Days
- Public Transportation
- Relocation & Accommodation Support
- Office Perks & Gym Membership
COME AS YOU ARE
Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We’re looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we’re developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else’s, regardless of your background. Let’s make video game history together!
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Here’s what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.
· Simply fill in the registration form and send us your CV & Portfolio, if applicable
· If your selected, you’ll be contacted by our recruitment team for a Zoom call.
· After this the next steps would be Hiring manager and Team Zoom interviews, or you’ll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
· Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
· Following your interview, we’ll contact you either way.
· If the interview went well but we feel you aren’t suited to the specific role, we’ll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.
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Location: FrankfurtKyiv /
Country: ,Germany,Ukraine
Date found: 2023-03-17