About the role
Company Overview
Robot Entertainment is an independent developer, creator of the Orcs Must Die! franchise. The company fosters an inclusive environment that prioritizes quality of life and values a team of friendly, talented individuals who care about their craft.
Working Conditions
- Remote Policy: Employees work remotely.
- Geographic Requirement: Roles are open only to individuals living within two hours of the US Central Time Zone, including residents outside the United States.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, dental, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and families.
- Competitive salaries.
- Potential for equity participation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Ample vacation time.
- Official company closures: one week during the summer and three weeks during the Fall/Winter.
- Support for continuing education.
- Annual stipends for personal game purchases and home office improvements.
Position: Level Designer — Independent Contractor
- Engagement Type: Independent contractor.
- Expected Term: Twelve months, with the possibility of extension.
- Location: Fully remote. Contractor must be based within two hours of US Central Time.
About the Opportunity
Robot Entertainment is seeking an experienced level designer to contribute to a project built in Unreal Engine. The contractor will work independently to create and deliver game levels while coordinating with the development team.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, script, and iterate on game levels and combat encounters.
- Coordinate with Designers, Art, Programming, Production, and QA groups to ensure levels are fun, function as intended, and support the game’s design goals.
- Work with the Game Director on level specifications, milestone review, and feedback.
- Deliver work through the company's source control and project management systems.
Qualifications
- Proficiency designing and scripting levels and combat encounters in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
- At least three years of professional level design experience.
- Experience decorating levels with environment art assets.
- Credited contribution to at least one shipped video game.
- Familiarity with industry-standard collaboration and development tools such as JIRA, Perforce, Slack, and Miro.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work against agreed milestones in a remote environment.
- A degree in Game Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Preference for candidates who play and enjoy a broad variety of games.
Independent Contractor Details
- Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, workspace, and equipment.
- Contractors are not eligible for company employee benefits.
- The company may provide project-specific software or equipment when necessary.
- The selected contractor will enter into a standard Independent Contractor Services Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Equal Opportunity
Robot Entertainment, Inc. selects candidates based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.