Level Design

Cristian Locke

One career path I am considering is Level Designer. They are responsible for creating the environment or world in the game. As a level designer you are responsible for how the gameplay is going to be.

            Your main responsibilities for Level Designer include:

·        Develop levels based on existing game design documents

·        Design, build, script, and tune 3D levels

·        Implement and script combat, cinematics, and lighting

·        Understand how their level(s) fit in the overall game experience and story

·        Communicate with other team members to design levels, and to explain how the level functions

·        Collaborate with artists and programmers to ensure smooth and feasible design

·        Bring levels from their initial pen-and-paper designs to fully polished and playable products

·        Clearly and intelligently communicate your design intent to everyone on the team

·        Work closely with designers to create and refine gameplay experience

·        Work in the studio’s specific toolset

·        Combine the team’s assets to create levels that are compelling and fun

·        Must be capable of analyzing and critiquing game designs and levels

·        Be familiar with the studio’s products

·        Document the level’s creation process from start to finish

·        Be able to respond correctly to feedback

·        Correct bugs discovered by testers

·        Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on time

·        Have a desire to be a part of the team

·        Carry out any additional tasks the studio may require

·        Demonstrate a passion to create levels

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Qualifications include:

·        Serious passion for games and level design

·        Experience designing, building, and populating levels

·        A strong knowledge of and experience with level editors

·        Experience building 3D environments

·        Shipped game titles, or 1-3 years industry experience

·        Experience with creating or working on a mod

·        High degree of creativity

·        Good understanding of design principles and construction techniques

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude

·        Strong decision-making and organizational skills

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        Ability to relocate to studio’s location, if not already living nearby

·        Excellent documentation skills

·        Ability to collaborate with other team members

·        Provide screenshots, videos, or playable samples of levels you’ve created

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Sources

https://praliedutzel.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/level-design-qualifications/