Level Architect

We have a great opportunity for a Level Architect. We're currently looking for innovative architects for an immediate opening.

Responsibilities (to include but not limited to):

• Work in close-collaboration with a Level Designer and a Level Modeler as a team to create levels for a next-gen console title.
• Sketch/paper-map ideas for 3D game locations.
• Design and work out the details of modular systems of architecture for levels.
• Create 3D assets in 3D Studio Max.
• Layout and light levels in Unreal.
• Optimize final levels for performance.
• Work with Level Designer to make gameplay and 3D space function harmoniously.
• Collaborate with the narrative team to create environmental story-telling.
• Work with Art Director and Environment Lead to ensure artistic unity across the game.

Qualifications:

Skills:

• Possess a wealth of experience modeling, texturing, and lighting levels for games.
• Have an solid understanding of the game art pipeline.
• Able to communicate visually using quick thumbnail sketches or paper-maps.
• Self-motivated towards solving creative problems.
• Able to collaborate with other departments.
• Can take direction well.
• Organized and able to plan and scope level work effectively.
• Able to respond elegantly to creative changes, often late in the process.
• Understand concepts of game-play space and possess a keen interest in the medium of videogames.

Extra Credit:

• Fluency with 3D Studio Max and Photoshop.
• Experience with the Unreal Engine.
• 3+ years game industry experience.

If you are an inspired architect who wants the opportunity to work with a creative and talented team and have a positive, "can do" attitude, we want to hear from you! To apply, please send resume and cover letter with "Your Name | Level Architect" in the subject line to: careers@blindsquirrelgames.com

** Resume submissions missing the title of the position in the subject line WILL NOT be considered. **