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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 ... Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have you worked with ...

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 ... Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments? Have you worked with ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Level Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for blocking out the world and ... Shipped at least one AAA title as a designer. * 5+ years professional experience in video game ...

Velan Studios

Level Designer (Senior+)

Troy, NY

$100K - $150K/yr

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

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 ...

The Walt Disney Company

Level Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$91K - $140K/yr

Level Designer Req ID: 10154485 Disney Digital Entertainment Disney Digital Entertainment is ... If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Level Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for blocking out the world and ... Shipped at least one AAA title as a designer. * 5+ years professional experience in video game ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Level Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for blocking out the world and ... Shipped at least one AAA title as a designer. * 5+ years professional experience in video game ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Level Designer

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Level Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for blocking out the world and ... Shipped at least one AAA title as a designer. * 5+ years professional experience in video game ...

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Level Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$100K - $154K/yr

Job Posting Title: Senior Level Designer Req ID: 10154487 Disney Digital Entertainment Disney ... If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney ...

AGBO

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 ...

AGBO Films LLC

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 ...

AGBO

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 ...

Lionbridge

Video Game Tester

Boise, ID · On-site

$14/hr

On-site in Boise, ID Compensation: $14.00 USD/hour Level Up Your Career at Lionbridge Games! Are you a proud nerd with a passion for video games? Whether you're a Jedi, a wizard, a coder, or a comic ...

Lionbridge

Video Game Tester

Boise, ID · On-site

$14/hr

On-site in Boise, ID Compensation: $14.00 USD/hour Level Up Your Career at Lionbridge Games! Are you a proud nerd with a passion for video games? Whether you're a Jedi, a wizard, a coder, or a comic ...

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

As of Jul 31, 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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Level Designer (Senior+)

Velan Studios

Troy, NY • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. 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 you worked with terrain tools to create organic exteriors or random dungeon generators to make sprawling dynamic layouts? If creating randomized levels for a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP sounds like your dream job, we'd like to talk to you!
Velan Studios is entering pre-production on this forthcoming title and we are looking for a seasoned Level Designer who can drive critical early-stage design decisions and then lead the implementation of compelling level designs throughout the project.
Responsibilities
  • Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers
  • Collaborate with environment artists to create modular room pieces, corridors and static layouts that will come together dynamically to create replayable environments
  • Define and maintain procedural parameters for length, complexity, spawn-composition, etc. for gameplay environments in the game to achieve engaging challenge and pacing
  • Help define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit different biomes
  • Create and maintain simple scripts for doors, traps and spawn entrances.
  • Work closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and mission content.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of design experience
  • At least one shipped title as a level designer
  • Experience with procedural level generation
  • A knack for visual storytelling
  • Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or equivalent

Big Plusses
  • Experience in isometric ARPG level design
  • Experience creating dynamic exteriors in survival or exploration-based games
  • Experience seamlessly blending hand-made and procedural scenes
  • Familiarity with any major 3-d art creation tool such as 3d Studio Max, Maya or Blender
  • Experience in a lead or sub-lead role on a mid- or large-size development project.

This is a hybrid or onsite position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio. Our studios are located in Troy, NY & Toronto, ON.
The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.
US Salary Range:
Senior $80,000.-$120,000. USD
Specialist $100,000.-$150,000. USD
Canada Salary Range:
Senior $75,000. - $115,000. CAD
Specialist $95,000.-$145,000. CAD
Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.

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