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Remote Level Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Designer

Ontario, CA · On-site +1

$28 - $35/hr

About this Role A Designer at HBK Engineering is a dynamic individual adding their technical ... remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of ...

Designer

Ontario, CA · On-site +1

$28 - $35/hr

A Designer at HBK Engineering is a dynamic individual adding their technical expertise to our ... remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of ...

Electrical PV Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $143K/yr

San Jose, California | Remote Salary Range: $108,750 to $143,000 *This position is eligible for the ... ABOUT THE ROLE Engineer Level 3: An independent designer with functional knowledge and experience ...

Electrical PV Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $143K/yr

San Jose, California Remote Salary Range: $108,750 to $143,000 *This position is eligible for the ... ABOUT THE ROLE Engineer Level 3: An independent designer with functional knowledge and experience ...

You'll operate at the highest level of craft and strategy, partnering with Product, Engineering ... This is a hybrid-remote role based out of our San Francisco offices, with an expectation to be on ...

ASAP This is a remote role but you are required to work PST hours. Our agency client, is looking for a Senior Designer with an elite level of craft to join a dedicated project team. This is not a ...

Fire Alarm Designer

Escondido, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

The ideal designer should be self-driven, resourceful and detail oriented to manage a high level of ... Working Environment • This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote ...

Senior Graphic Designer, Lead

Fremont, CA · On-site +1

$135K - $150K/yr

Creative Director Hybrid-1 day remote and 4 in-office. ABOUT THE ROLE Hyve Solutions is looking for ... with a high level of craftsmanship. Collaboration & Leadership - Collaborate with creatives ...

High level of efficiency, attention to detail, and production readiness *Must be a US Citizen or ... This is a remote position *M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity ...

Senior Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $195K/yr

... designed, developed, and built. Our platform combines a modern, cloud-native CAD environment with ... We are headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with both a local and remote team. We were founded and ...

Reference Designer About TrueShort TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the ... Los Angeles preferred (open to remote) To Apply Please send: * Portfolio or relevant work samples

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Remote Level Designer information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Level Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Level Designer, you need a deep understanding of game design principles, spatial reasoning, and proficiency with level editing tools, often supported by a portfolio of completed projects. Familiarity with engines like Unity or Unreal Engine and version control systems such as Git is typically required. Strong communication, collaboration, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for remote work and creative iteration with distributed teams. These skills and qualities are essential to create engaging, functional game environments and to ensure smooth teamwork despite physical distance.

How do Remote Level Designers typically collaborate with other team members given the virtual work environment?

Remote Level Designers frequently work with artists, programmers, and game designers through a combination of virtual meetings, project management tools, and shared digital assets. Effective communication is key, and teams often rely on platforms like Slack, Zoom, and version control systems such as Perforce or Git to coordinate updates and feedback. Regular check-ins and collaborative playtesting sessions help ensure alignment on design goals and maintain productivity despite the distance. Adapting to different time zones and being proactive about sharing progress are common challenges, but most studios provide structured workflows to support remote teamwork.

What is the difference between Remote Level Designer vs Remote Environment Artist?

AspectRemote Level DesignerRemote Environment Artist
Primary FocusDesigning game levels, layouts, and gameplay flowCreating and modeling game environments and backgrounds
Skills & ToolsLevel design software, scripting, game engines3D modeling, texturing, environment creation tools
Work EnvironmentGame studios, remote teams, collaborative designArt departments, remote environment teams, game studios
Common Industry UsageUsed in game development for level planningUsed for environment visual creation and art assets

While both roles contribute to game development, Remote Level Designers focus on designing playable levels and gameplay flow, whereas Remote Environment Artists specialize in creating the visual environments. Both roles often collaborate remotely within game studios and require related skills, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What is a Remote Level Designer?

A Remote Level Designer is a professional who creates and structures the environments, stages, or levels within a video game while working from a remote location. Their responsibilities include designing layouts, establishing gameplay flow, and collaborating with other game development team members online. Remote Level Designers use various software tools to build interactive and engaging experiences for players, ensuring that levels are both fun and challenging. Effective communication and time management are essential skills for succeeding in this remote role.
What are the most commonly searched types of Level Designer jobs in California? The most popular types of Level Designer jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Remote Level Designer jobs? Cities in California with the most Remote Level Designer job openings:
Infographic showing various Remote Level Designer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.
Designer

$28 - $35/hr

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Job description

About Us

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta's focus on the utility industry and HBK's focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

About this Role

A Designer at HBK Engineering is a dynamic individual adding their technical expertise to our Ontario, CA Design Team. A successful candidate for this Ontario, CA based role possesses five or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design, Distribution Line construction, or an Electrical Engineering discipline. Location: Ontario, CA

What You'll Do
  • Design and construction knowledge for Lighting, Underground (UG) and Overhead (OH) Utility systems.
  • Design and engineering services on multiple concurrent projects ranging from single unit to large complex projects with strict adherence to standards and deadlines.
  • Experience in utility Geographical Information Systems, planning database systems, and material ordering systems.
  • Technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex design issues utilizing published construction standards and regulations
  • Effective planning, organizing, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
  • Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, drawings and sketches.
  • Continuous improvement of job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
  • Mentorship and collaboration to peers and trainees in a fast-paced team environment
  • Position may require up to 30% travel and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory including remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of typically less than 40lbs. Work in various weather conditions. 
  • Additional duties as needed and/or assigned.
What You'll Bring
  • Experience working with current utility industry GIS and WMIS programs as a Service Planner, Engineer, or equivalent field is a HUGE PLUS.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing pole loading software such as SPIDA, O-Calc, or equivalent including overhead design and engineering principles.
  • Proven AutoCAD, AUD, and/or Microstation skills preferred.
  • We are seeking five or more years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design, Distribution Line construction.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellent values including teamwork
  • Ability to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate effective analytical and problem-solving skills
What You'll Get
  • Advanced GIS role with increased technical responsibilities and leadership opportunities
  • Professional development in utility distribution system modeling and advanced GIS applications
  • Mentorship opportunities with junior team members
  • Quality assurance responsibilities including peer review of GIS projects
  • Experience in detailed design tasks and project research activities
  • Advanced training in GIS troubleshooting and corrective action implementation
  • Leadership development through project document preparation and technical reporting
  • Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's GIS Track
  • Opportunity to work on complex projects requiring moderate computations and analysis
  • Field data collection experience and outdoor work opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Advanced preparation for senior GIS roles and project leadership positions.
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $28.00/Hr. - USD $35.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

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