May 4
• Unknown Worlds is seeking an accomplished lead world designer to work on the next game in the Subnautica series. Our ideal candidate is skilled at level creation in Unreal Engine 5 and has a passion for storytelling through world building. They are someone with a deep understanding of level design principles and practices and adept at fostering tight collaboration on larger cross discipline teams. We are looking for a balance of technical expertise and aesthetic composition skills. This is a remote position on a fully remote team.
• Experience creating streaming open world environments with an eye towards gameplay design and progression in open world games. • 5+ years of level design experience in the games industry with at least one shipped title in a design leadership role. • Proficiency in creating environments in Unreal 5, including landscape creation, prop placement and foliage painting. • Deep understanding of level design principles and best practices. • Aesthetic eye capable of creating stunning environments. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Self-motivated, highly organized and self managing. Comfortable working in a remote environment across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate the world development effort collaborating closely with gameplay, art, and narrative stakeholders. • Develop, document and maintain the level design pipeline and workflows for the game. • Lead and manage a team of level designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to ensure high-quality work. • Collaborate closely with the art team to identify needed assets for worldbuilding. • Conduct regular reviews and playtests to gather feedback, iterate on designs, and maintain a high level of quality throughout the development process. • Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to open world game design, and apply this knowledge to enhance our projects. • Identify and champion tools requests and pipeline improvements for the team.
Apply NowMay 4
501 - 1000
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💰 $110M Series D on 2021-07
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🎨 Product Designer (UI/UX)
🗽 H1B Visa Sponsor
May 3
11 - 50
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💰 $5M Pre Seed Round on 2022-12
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
🎨 Product Designer (UI/UX)
May 3
11 - 50
May 3
51 - 200
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
💵 $80k - $155k / year
💰 Venture Round on 2021-11
⏰ Full Time
🟡 Mid-level
🟠 Senior
🎨 Product Designer (UI/UX)