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Senior Video Game Level Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Level Designer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

ARK is the most successful Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview title ever and continues to break industry records on consoles and PC. We are looking for a capable Level Designer to fill a remote ...

Level Designer

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

$123K/yr

ARK is the most successful Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview title ever and continues to break industry records on consoles and PC. We are looking for a capable Level Designer to fill a remote ...

Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the ... Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have you worked with ...

Level Designer (Senior+)

Troy, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the ... Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have you worked with ...

Level Designer (Senior+)

Troy, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the ... Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have you worked with ...

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 ...

Senior Level Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$99K - $106K/yr

... Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 ... You will design and build gameplay spaces, including test maps and sandbox environments, that ...

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 ...

Senior Level Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$99K - $106K/yr

... Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 ... You will design and build gameplay spaces, including test maps and sandbox environments, that ...

Senior Level Designer

Raleigh, NC

$99K - $106K/yr

... Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 ... You will design and build gameplay spaces, including test maps and sandbox environments, that ...

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 ...

... expert level in both, building complex timelines, advanced animations, templates and highly ... Collaborate with producers, designers, copywriters and marketers to translate briefs and scripts ...

As a senior team member, this role is additionally expected to lead workstreams, mentor other designers, and contribute to discipline initiatives. The Video Design team is responsible for video and ...

... expert level in both, building complex timelines, advanced animations, templates and highly ... designers, copywriters and marketers to translate briefs and scripts into compelling visual ...

As a senior team member, this role is additionally expected to lead workstreams, mentor other designers, and contribute to discipline initiatives. The Video Design team is responsible for video and ...

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How much do senior video game level designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior video game level designer in the United States is $130,762.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Video Game Level Designer vs Level Designer?

AspectSenior Video Game Level DesignerLevel Designer
CredentialsTypically requires 5+ years of experience, portfolio, and industry knowledgeEntry to mid-level experience, portfolio preferred but less extensive
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with artists, programmers, and producers in game development teamsWorks closely with artists and developers, often under supervision
ResponsibilitiesDesigns complex levels, mentors junior designers, and contributes to game mechanicsCreates levels based on design documents, focuses on layout and gameplay flow

The main difference between a Senior Video Game Level Designer and a Level Designer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior designers handle complex level creation, mentor others, and influence game design, while Level Designers focus on executing level layouts and gameplay elements. Both roles require strong design skills and industry experience, but seniors bring additional leadership and strategic input to projects.

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Senior Level Designer - Studio Sirens

Senior Level Designer - Studio Sirens

Snail Games USA

Loveland, CO • On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Senior Level Designer - Studio Sirens
About Studio Sirens
Founded in 2024 under Snail Games, Studio Sirens is a development team focused on prototyping innovative gameplay systems, crafting bold new IP, and co-development projects. Blending technical precision with narrative ambition, the studio brings immersive worlds to life through a gameplay-first approach, supporting major releases while forging its own creative path within the Snail Games portfolio.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Level Designer to help drive level design on a small project built on existing tools and IP. This is a hands-on role for someone who can own level design work directly while mentoring other designers, reviewing their work, and helping maintain a strong quality bar across a lean team.
Job Type: Full-Time Location: Hybrid in Loveland, Colorado (preferred 4 days/week onsite).
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement high-quality levels and environments in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Own level design work for a small team project using existing tools and established IP.
  • Mentor other level designers by reviewing work and giving clear, actionable feedback.
  • Help uphold quality standards, workflows, and best practices for level design.
  • Collaborate with design, art, and engineering to support gameplay goals.
  • Debug, optimize, and iterate on maps based on testing and feedback.
  • Maintain clear documentation for level design workflows and map systems.

Minimum Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional level design experience in games.
  • Strong Unreal Engine 4/5 experience, including Blueprint and level creation pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of player flow, spatial design, and gameplay readability.
  • Ability to mentor other designers and provide useful creative and technical feedback.
  • Experience debugging and optimizing game content for performance.
  • Strong communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills.

Nice to Have
  • Experience leading level design on a small team or project.
  • Experience improving workflows for rapid iteration.
  • Experience with multiplayer or open-world survival games in Unreal.
  • Experience working within an established franchise or existing IP.

Salary Range:
$70,000 - $110,000 Annually
Why Join the Studio Sirens Team?
  • True focus on work/life balance
  • Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave
  • Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD
  • 401k with company match

Work Authorization Requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future (including H-1B).
Additional Information
As part of the Company's activities in video game development, publishing, and short-form video content creation, certain projects, discussions, or creative materials may include themes, visuals, language, or subject matter that some individuals could find mature, violent, sexual, graphic, or otherwise sensitive in nature (collectively referred to as "Mature Content"). Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult themes or relationships, suggestive or satirical humor, or strong language. Employees are expected to engage with such material in a professional and creative context as part of their job duties.
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