Level Designer

We are Grinding Gear Games, creators of the award-winning dark fantasy Action RPG Path of Exile. We're a studio of 165 world-class developers based in Auckland, New Zealand and we're currently expanding the Path of Exile 2 development team. 

We seek a Level Designer to create content for Path of Exile. You will develop randomised levels with high replayability while maintaining the Path of Exile aesthetic across the game.

     Location:    Onsite in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
                         *Relocation assistance if required

Responsibilities

• Create immersive and replayable gameplay that supports and enhances the core mechanics and aesthetic.
• Ensure a high level of quality through close collaboration with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Game Designers, Environment Artists, Sound Designers and other disciplines.
• Integrate the content produced by other disciplines for your designs into the game engine (new gameplay elements, AI, sound, etc)
• Quickly learn to master our internal tools, and assist in making them better.
• Conduct gameplay evaluations with the team, providing feedback and suggestions to help fine-tune the game Locate and fix bugs in both your own and your colleagues' work

Requirements

• 2+ years of game industry experience 
• Game design sensibilities
• Experience using Maya or a high level of proficiency in a similar 3D modelling tool
• Proactive and self-reliant
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work within a team environment

Pluses

• Avid gamer that has a deep understanding of Path of Exile and its themes.

How to apply:

Send us an email with a cover letter and your CV including link/s to your portfolio/reel (whichever is relevant to the role you are applying for). 

Email your cover letter and resume to: jobs@grindinggear.com with your name + position you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.