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Gearbox

Level Designer

Frisco, TX · Remote

$102K/yr

Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling ... Mentorship and sharing of expertise with junior level designers and other design staff. Ability to ...

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Epoch Games

Unreal Engine Level Designer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$93K/yr

The Co-Founders of Epoch Games were originally part of a Modding Team developing the total ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...

Spellbrush

Level Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$128K/yr

Collaborate closely with other game designers, artists, and engineers on the team. Help engineers improve the level design tooling that you are using. Maintain knowledge and context of all of the ...

Spellbrush

Level Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$128K/yr

Collaborate closely with other game designers, artists, and engineers on the team. Help engineers improve the level design tooling that you are using. Maintain knowledge and context of all of the ...

Warnerbros

Level Designer, Missions

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$105K/yr

Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful ... Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is seeking a Mission Level Designer to join our team of ...

Pinnacle Design

Junior Level Designer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Key Responsibilities • Assist Project Managers and Senior Designers with development of conceptual space plans, design concepts, and presentation materials • Produce schematic design, design ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Troy, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company. Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Troy, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company. Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry ... Apply your years of experience and knowledge to mentor junior designers and encourage them to grow ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry ... Apply your years of experience and knowledge to mentor junior designers and encourage them to grow ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry ... Apply your years of experience and knowledge to mentor junior designers and encourage them to grow ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry ... Apply your years of experience and knowledge to mentor junior designers and encourage them to grow ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Troy, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company. Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have ...

YO AI Labs

Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$78K - $102K/yr

Cocos2d-x Junior Game Developer Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role ... level projects. * Collaborate closely with the customer's team to provide high-quality real-world ...

Epic Games

Senior Level Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

$94K - $101K/yr

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Lead Level Designer to join our dynamic team. This person will ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry ... Apply your years of experience and knowledge to mentor junior designers and encourage them to grow ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry ... Apply your years of experience and knowledge to mentor junior designers and encourage them to grow ...

SupportFinity™

Senior Level Designer

Boston, MA · On-site

$78.40 - $145.60/hr

About the role WB Games Boston's Mobile Publishing is seeking a Senior Level Designer with a strong eye for visual design and deep experience designing action oriented playable ads. The role focuses ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior game level designer in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior game level designer?

A Junior Game Level Designer is responsible for creating and designing engaging levels for video games. They work closely with senior designers, artists, and developers to implement gameplay mechanics, environmental storytelling, and player flow. Their role often involves using game engines, scripting basic interactions, and playtesting to refine level designs. Juniors are expected to follow design guidelines while bringing creative ideas to enhance the player experience. This position is an entry-level role, ideal for those looking to grow their skills in game design and development.

What does a junior game level designer do?

As a Junior Game Level Designer, your typical day involves designing and building playable game environments, iterating on level layouts, placing interactive elements, and collaborating closely with artists, programmers, and senior designers. You will attend team meetings to discuss project updates, receive feedback on your levels, and often tweak your designs based on playtesting results. Expect a mix of independent creative work and teamwork, with regular opportunities to learn from more experienced colleagues. This dynamic environment helps you continually grow your technical skills and understanding of game development pipelines while contributing directly to the player experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a junior game level designer?

To thrive as a Junior Game Level Designer, you need a solid grasp of game design fundamentals, spatial reasoning, and visual storytelling, often backed by a relevant degree or portfolio of creative work. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and level editing software is typically required, while basic scripting or familiarity with version control systems is a plus. Strong teamwork, communication, receptiveness to feedback, and problem-solving skills set successful candidates apart. These abilities enable efficient collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams and contribute to creating engaging, high-quality gameplay experiences.

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Infographic showing various Junior Game Level Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,698 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Level Designer

Gearbox

Frisco, TX • Remote

$102K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld.

The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.

What We Are Looking For

Gearbox Software is looking for a passionate level designer to join us in crafting upcoming first and third person shooters. This role involves working with the Lead Level Designer and Creative Director to pitch, build, polish, and ship levels using Unreal Engine. Level Designers are responsible for owning the vision of their levels, and working with a variety of other departments to see that vision come to fruition. It involves close collaborative work with artists, mission designers, writers, coders, and a variety of other disciplines to ensure the level ships on time at a high standard of quality, while also being fun and memorable to players.

Responsibilities

  • Develop single player and cooperative levels based on existing game design documents, direction from project leadership, and collaboration with peers. This involves taking a design all the way from a paper design to a shipping product, iterating over time based on feedback, creative goals, and project deadlines.
  • Prototype, iterate, and polish moment-to-moment gameplay while working with narrative designers, enemy designers, artists, and other disciplines to ensure quality combats and mission experiences for the final customers.
  • Mentorship and sharing of expertise with junior level designers and other design staff. Ability to model a positive tone and work ethic to junior members of the team. Ability to provide and receive good feedback when iterating levels.
Qualifications

  • Proven track record of building and shipping large level environments. Should include videos or screenshots of shipped levels, and any additional documentation showing design and iteration process.
  • Understanding of modern level design practices, including layout, pacing, technical implementation, and above all else creating fun experiences for players.
  • Strong eye towards aesthetics, with an ability to work hand-in-hand with art teams. Previous experience in an art role is a plus.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to maintain focus and self-motivation towards the current project goals.
  • Have shipped a AAA title, with a preference towards Unreal technology and first person shooters.
Nice-to-Haves

  • Shipped games using Unreal 4 or 5 technology.
  • Experience with the certification and shipping process on modern consoles.
  • Experience working with large inter-disciplinary teams.
  • Co-op and/or Online Multiplayer experience.
  • Previous leadership experience.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Gearbox Entertainment is committed to ensuring that all team members work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and one that reflects the diversity of the world it strives to entertain. As an equal opportunity employer, Gearbox Entertainment does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Gearbox Entertainment is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, and to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by individuals without disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the job application process, please contact us for more information.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

Please note that Gearbox is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.

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