Senior Level Designer

April 8

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Digital Extremes

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Digital Extremes is a video game development company known for its popular game Warframe. Based in Canada, the company offers career opportunities both locally and globally. They actively participate in gaming events such as the Tokyo Game Show and TennoCon, showcasing their latest developments. Digital Extremes emphasizes a workplace environment where employees love where they work. The company respects user privacy, providing options for managing cookie preferences on their website. Digital Extremes continues to develop and expand its gaming portfolio with upcoming releases like Koumei & the Five Fates and Warframe: 1999.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1993

🎮 Gaming

📋 Description

• We are looking for Senior Level Designers to join our teams working on Warframe and Soulframe. • You will play a key role in designing immersive worlds, compelling encounters and engaging gameplay experiences. • Design and Implement Levels – Conceptualize, block out, and refine engaging, high-quality game levels that align with the vision of either Warframe or Soulframe. • Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with artists, programmers, and other designers to ensure levels are visually stunning, technically sound, and mechanically engaging. • Scripting & Gameplay Integration – Utilize Lua and in-editor scripting tools to implement interactive elements, pacing, enemy encounters, and environmental storytelling. • Gameplay Balancing & Iteration – Playtest and refine levels based on internal feedback and data to ensure smooth flow, challenge, and engagement. • Technical & Artistic Considerations – Optimize levels while respecting artistic direction and technical constraints. • Problem-Solving – Troubleshoot and resolve gameplay, scripting, or performance issues within levels • Mentorship (Senior Level Only) – Provide guidance, feedback, and support to junior designers where applicable. • Other responsibilities as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in level design for AAA as a Level designer • Strong understanding of level layout, pacing, and encounter design for action-based or immersive games. • Experience with Lua or other scripting languages (C#, Python, etc.). • Proficiency in 3D world-building tools and a keen eye for environmental storytelling. • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. • Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities • Excellent benefits and paid time off • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app • Professional development and career support • Work-life balance wellness subsidies • Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE • Employee events and team building exercises