Senior Level Designer - Sanzaru Game Studio

Sanzaru Games is looking for an experienced Level Designer. The Level Designers are responsible for ownership over creating exciting and evocative gameplay experiences from concept, block out to final. Level designers will help assist in daily level workload as well mentor and assist direct level design direction. As a level designer, you are responsible for identifying and assisting building out clear workflow and pipelines for the level design team. Level designers work closely with all disciplines to help ensure game levels have fun scenarios, are well-composed and are well integrated into the game’s overarching narrative. Sanzaru is looking for designers with the experience and talent for creating engaging worlds. We are big gamers at the studio and want to hire game developers with the same passion and fun pushing the boundaries of VR gaming.Identify workflow issues for clean fast team iterationHelp establish level design pipelines and help the team adhere to best practicesWork closely with leadership to ensure levels hit important narrative and game mechanics beatsLevel scripting using script-based languages like Unreal 5 blueprintDesign and establish a detailed level plan from paper to 3D block out and final art implementationCollaborate with Environment Artists to create a level’s feel and overall compositionWork with the level, team to manage assets and data associated with each levelDevelop a thorough understanding of hardware limitations and how to design around themWork with systems designers and engineers on global game systems needed to support levelsGather and act on game test feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all playersMinimum Qualifications5+ years of game industry experience working as a Level Designer or LeadPortfolio showcasing your Level Design workExperience managing and mentoring designersExperience identifying design issues for level design and flowExperience multi-tasking and adapting easily to changeExperience in shifting focus as neededExperience working in an environment with cross-functional feedbackWorking knowledge of Unreal 5Preferred QualificationsNarrative and storytelling experienceWorking knowledge of UnrealExperience working in VR environmentFor those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.About MetaMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.$137,000/year to $193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17