Senior Level Designer - Global Remote Freelance

Summary: The Senior Level Designer role at Lakshya Digital involves designing levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5, with a focus on creating engaging FPS or action-based gameplay spaces. This fully remote freelance contract position requires collaboration with art and technical teams and offers the opportunity to mentor junior designers. The role is set to start in June 2025 and may extend for an additional 6-12 months. Candidates must be able to work within UK timezone hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Create engaging FPS or action-based gameplay spaces.
• Own large features or map areas, including roadmap planning and scope estimation.
• Develop benchmark examples and clear metrics to guide other departments.
• Ensure level content meets gameplay and visual goals through collaboration with art and technical teams.
• Communicate and present effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor or guide junior level designers.
• Utilize tools like Jira to write user stories and define clear acceptance criteria.
• Implement reusable modular design and hub-style world structures.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience designing levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Strong track record in creating engaging FPS or action-based gameplay spaces.
• Ability to own large features or map areas.
• Skilled in developing benchmark examples and clear metrics.
• Deep understanding of level pacing, encounter design, and storytelling through gameplay.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior level designers.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira.
• Understanding of reusable modular design and hub-style world structures.
• Previous experience on survival or stealth-focused games is a bonus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT