Lead Level Designer Assassin's Creed Franchise

Job Description

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Job Description

Lead the new Assassin's Creed Content Team in Ukraine!

Assassin's Creed is more than just a game; it has captivated millions of players with its rich, historical settings and engaging, immersive gameplay. Spanning centuries and civilizations, the Assassin's Creed universe offers endless possibilities for storytelling, innovation, and creativity. This is your chance to contribute to one of the most iconic franchises in gaming, working alongside top talent and industry pioneers to bring the next chapter of Assassin's Creed to life.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join the newly forming Assassin's Creed content team in Ukraine as a Lead Level Designer. In this role, you will be instrumental and will be a part of the core team and lead a new team of level designers from the ground up, working closely with the lead studio. This is your chance to shape the future of the Assassin's Creed franchise by creating immersive and captivating game worlds that millions of players will explore. As a leader, you will influence the creative direction, contribute to the expansion of Assassin's Creed in Ukraine, and help grow a talented team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game design. Join us and be at the forefront of this iconic project.

You will oversee the design of all levels and mission content, will ensure that the gameplay reflects the vision of the game and will make its mechanics shine. The position presupposes having great leadership skills and ability to motivate the team.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:
• Manage and mentor the Level Design team.
• Develop missions and levels according to the global vision of the game.
• Be Involved in the analysis of the needs of the Level Design team.
• Suggest creative new ideas and concepts.
• Assist the Game Design team in the development and evolution of the game content.
• Regularly commit to deadlines in line with the project's production roadmap.
• Help build better, more efficient processes and pipelines for the team.
• Provide assistance with technical issues.
• Handle additional job-related assignments when needed.

Responsibilities:
• Extensive experience in level design.
• Experience in a Managing or Lead position within the industry.
• Ability to design creative and interesting game levels utilizing 3D tools (Unreal Editor, Unity Engine, Maya, Max, Blender or similar 3D editor).
• Experience in using a scripting tool or a language to create game mechanics.
• Ability to conceptualize levels and mechanics that will be satisfying to the player.
• Ability to analyze and deconstruct both positive and negative elements in a variety of games; then applying and sharing the knowledge extracted.
• Strong knowledge of Game Design systems and Level Design elements and how they correlate.
• Knowledge of the ways Players react to Level and Game Design elements and ability to adapt them effectively according to the Game's needs.
• Solid knowledge of the game production pipeline.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently within a large group project environment.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines designated for team projects.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and agile team environment.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Some artistic background, formal or otherwise, 2D or 3D, is a big plus.
• Availability and readiness for international business trips is a plus.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r04eej-3-149-213-24-42 in your application.