Crystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it.
Benefits for our regular full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, 12 company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.
Join us and shape the future of an amazing studio culture committed to creating award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider, the next Perfect Dark, and more!
At Crystal Dynamics, our commitment is rooted in the revolutionary capabilities of AAA game development. As a Lead World Designer, your influence is central to developing a comprehensive layout that engages our worldwide players. You'll meticulously design and adjust dynamic player experiences that align with our vision, delivering unmatched gameplay moments.
As a Lead World Designer, you will:
- Lead the team in creating impactful level design spaces that engage the players abilities, traversal and combat needs while focusing on a coherent and plausible space.
- Engage in meaningful dialogues with fellow designers and leadership, transforming multifaceted design concepts into actual gameplay elements.
- Work closely with Gameplay Leadership to bring to life designed spaces that best demonstrate and challenge the players mechanics.
- Collaborate with Campaign Leadership, keeping them informed about the evolving design perspectives related location construction building.
- Adjust and hone world building, always bearing in mind the project's timelines, technical boundaries, and overarching gameplay goals.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation, providing a clear guide for the team.
To be considered for this role, we require the following:
- Experience as a Senior, Lead, or Principal Level Designer (or equivalent), developing level layout and world building for high-fidelity games.
- Expert understanding of level design layout to bring about the best in player mechanics.
- Knowledge with visual scripting tools such as Kismet, Blueprint, or their equivalents.
- Comprehensive communication skills, particularly with art teams to collaborative on world and location construction.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience creating levels for AAA Action-Adventure games for PC/Console.
- Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine.
- Management experience.
It'll be a bonus if you also have:
- Shipped multiple AAA titles.
The pay range for this role includes the annual base salary, not including bonus and the generous benefits package that Crystal Dynamics provides all full-time employees. Individual compensation is determined by work location within our approved states or regions, as well as additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about total compensation.
Pay Range (United States)
$120,000—$157,500 USD
Pay Range (Canada)
$115,000—$169,000 CAD
Not sure if you are qualified? We hope that you will still choose to apply so we may review your application!
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What We Do
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, top of class game development studio located just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, CA. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Crystal Dynamics is owned by the Embracer Group.
Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the massively successful Tomb Raider franchise, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.
Team work makes the dream work, and at Crystal Dynamics diverse perspectives, equal voices, and inclusive philosophies create the best teams who make the best games. Diversity leads to productivity, tolerance, and a welcoming spirit as part of the Crystal Dynamics family. Inclusivity breaks down barriers of all kinds to ensure all people can take joy in their work, have pride for being heard, and take comfort in being respected. We prize all perspectives so that we can be our best selves and the best game developers at a company beloved for our games as well as our culture of creativity. To all who wish to enter this place and continue evolving Crystal Dynamics to be its best self, we say welcome.
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