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Full-Time

Level Designer

Posted on 6/28/2024

Big Time Studios

51-200 employees

Free-to-play multiplayer action RPG game

Consumer Software

Gaming

Junior

Remote in USA

Category

3D Modeling

Animation

Art, Graphics & Animation

Requirements

Have 2 years minimum hands on experience in the entertainment industry as a level designer/content designer.
Experience with level and encounter design in at least one shipped game using the Unreal 4 Editor.
Have a great understanding and ability to create engaging encounter experiences end to end.
Must love games.

Responsibilities

Own the creation and delivery of a “AAA” game world experience.
Designing, developing, and polishing game levels including level layout, enemy encounters, puzzles, and unique gameplay.
Work closely with our creative teams to shape our world building efforts to ensure game levels have cutting edge features, are creatively entertaining, and well balanced.
Contribute innovative and original ideas on all aspects of game production and development, providing constructive insight and feedback when needed.

A BIT ABOUT US

We are a bold new game studio with a mission to build cutting edge AAA entertainment for the 21st century. Our team are veterans in the fields of online games, social games and crypto from EA, Epic Games,Riot, Blizzard, Sony, EA and Decentraland. We are fully funded and building a dream team of A-players who want to work with the best of the best and take their careers to the next level.

We are seeking a scrappy hands-on Lead Level Designer and Content Designer to contribute to the design and development of a brand new IP. This is a full-time, remote position that can be done from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection.

Responsibilities

Own the creation and delivery of a “AAA” game world experience.
Designing, developing, and polishing game levels including level layout, enemy encounters, puzzles, and unique gameplay.
Work closely with our creative teams to shape our world building efforts to ensure game levels have cutting edge features, are creatively entertaining, and well balanced.
Contribute innovative and original ideas on all aspects of game production and development, providing constructive insight and feedback when needed.

Requirements

Have 2 years minimum hands on experience in the entertainment industry as a level designer/content designer.
Experience with level and encounter design in at least one shipped game using the Unreal 4 Editor.
Have a great understanding and ability to create engaging encounter experiences end to end.
Must love games.

Desirable

Experience working with RPG and online multiplayer games.
Experience with procedurally generated level systems.
Experience with multiplayer co-op encounter design.
Experience using game scripting language (Blueprint, Python, Lua, etc).
Experience working on a distributed team spread across several time zones.

What We Offer

Fully remote work, with a yearly company offsite.
Experience working with gaming veterans who’ve created titles with a gross aggregate revenue of over $10B USD.
Flexible 20 days off PTO (holidays + local national holidays).
Experience creating a new IP with franchise potential.

Big Time Studios

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Big Time offers a free-to-play multiplayer action RPG that combines fast-paced combat with adventure elements, appealing to both seasoned and new gamers. The game allows players to engage in thrilling battles while exploring a rich virtual world. Players can enhance their experience through in-game purchases of collectible cosmetics and other virtual items, which can also be traded in an open marketplace, creating a virtual economy. What sets Big Time apart from its competitors is its focus on building a shared community where gamers and investors can interact, facilitated by guilds like Vast Impact Gaming. This collaborative environment encourages engagement and connection among players and investors alike. The company's goal is to provide an engaging gaming experience while fostering a vibrant community and generating revenue through in-game purchases.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$21.3M

Headquarters

Cape Town, South Africa

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 10%

2 year growth

↑ 22%

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Winning multiple awards, including Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best RPG, highlights Big Time's industry recognition and potential for growth.
The launch of the BIGTIME token and its integration into the game's economy could attract a broader audience and increase player engagement.
Strategic partnerships and investments, such as those with Animoca Brands and Earn Alliance, enhance Big Time's market presence and development capabilities.

What critics are saying

The highly competitive nature of the gaming industry means Big Time must continuously innovate to maintain its player base and market position.
Reliance on in-game purchases for revenue could be risky if players do not find the virtual items appealing or necessary.

What makes Big Time Studios unique

Big Time's unique blend of fast-paced combat and adventure elements in a free-to-play multiplayer action RPG sets it apart from traditional RPGs.
The integration of a virtual economy and open marketplace for in-game items adds a layer of economic interaction that is rare in the gaming industry.
Their emphasis on creating a shared community for gamers and investors through guilds like Vast Impact Gaming fosters a collaborative environment, unlike many competitors.

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Benefits

Fully remote work

Yearly company offsite

Flexible PTO

Experience creating a new IP with franchise potential

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