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Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$70K - $92K/yr

Level Designer Department: Design Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Eugene, OR ... Professional experience designing and implementing gameplay spaces in Unreal Engine 5 or a ...

Pipeworks, Inc.

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site

$70 - $92/hr

Level Designer Department: Design Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Eugene, OR ... Professional experience designing and implementing gameplay spaces in Unreal Engine 5 or a ...

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Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$70K - $92K/yr

Collaborate with level design leadership to define the goals, intended player experience, and ... Professional experience designing and implementing gameplay spaces in Unreal Engine 5 or a ...

Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$109K/yr

Professional experience designing and implementing gameplay spaces in Unreal Engine 5 or a ... Strong understanding of level design fundamentals, including spatial composition, navigation ...

Epic Games

Lead Level Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

In this role, you will lead a team of designers to create engaging experiences and points of ... Experience with a level editor (Unreal Engine 5 or similar). * Hands-on involvement with prop ...

Vailexa

Unreal Engine C++ Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

This role is for a software engineer specializing in Unreal Engine (C++), not a designer or artist ... level-of-detail logic (e.g., converting MASS entities to full actors based on range/visibility ...

Vailexa

Unreal Engine C++ Developer

Saint Louis, MO

This role is for a software engineer specializing in Unreal Engine (C++), not a designer or artist ... Implement level-of-detail logic (e.g., converting MASS entities to full actors based on range ...

Together Group

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

... designed, presented, and sold. We're passionate about redefining what's possible in real-time 3D ... The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

... the low-level C++ architecture of Unreal Engine. This is a role meant for a highly motivated ... designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

... the low-level C++ architecture of Unreal Engine. This is a role meant for a highly motivated ... designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. Engine Programmer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... the low-level C++ architecture of Unreal Engine. This is a role meant for a highly motivated ... designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple ...

Together Group

Senior Unreal Developer

Sarasota, FL

... designed, presented, and sold. We're passionate about redefining what's possible in real-time 3D ... The Senior Unreal Developer plays a pivotal role in shaping Imerza's Unreal Engine development ...

Weekday AI

Game Tools & Modding Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain engine-level systems and game development tools using C++. * Build ... Extend engine capabilities to improve workflows for developers, artists, and designers. Graphics ...

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How much do unreal engine level designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for unreal engine level designer in the United States is $90,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Unreal Engine level designer do?

An Unreal Engine Level Designer is responsible for creating and designing game environments using Epic Games' Unreal Engine. They craft immersive worlds by placing objects, setting up lighting, and scripting interactive elements to enhance player experience. Level designers work closely with artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure that the levels are visually appealing, engaging, and function smoothly within the game's mechanics. Their work involves both creative and technical skills, balancing aesthetics with gameplay functionality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Unreal Engine level designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Unreal Engine Level Designer, you need strong proficiency in level design principles, 3D modeling, and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine, often supported by a degree in game design or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools such as Unreal Engine's Blueprint system, asset management workflows, and version control systems like Perforce is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and crafting engaging player experiences. These skills ensure that levels are not only visually compelling and functional but also optimized for gameplay and performance within complex development environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Unreal Engine level designers when collaborating with artists and programmers?

Unreal Engine Level Designers frequently need to balance creative vision with technical constraints, which can be challenging during cross-disciplinary collaboration. Communicating level design requirements clearly to artists helps ensure assets match gameplay needs, while close coordination with programmers is essential to optimize performance and implement interactive elements. Effective collaboration often involves regular meetings, detailed documentation, and iterative feedback to align everyone's contributions and deliver cohesive, high-quality levels on schedule.

What is the difference between Unreal Engine Level Designer vs Environment Artist?

AspectUnreal Engine Level DesignerEnvironment Artist
Primary FocusDesigning and building playable levels within Unreal EngineCreating detailed, realistic environments and assets for games
Skills & ToolsUnreal Engine, level scripting, gameplay integration3D modeling, texturing, environment composition
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, using Unreal EngineArt departments, using 3D software and Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine Level Designers focus on constructing engaging levels and gameplay flow within Unreal Engine, while Environment Artists specialize in creating the visual assets and environments that populate those levels. Both roles often collaborate but have distinct skill sets and responsibilities.

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Unreal Engine Level Designer

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

$93K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. The Co-Founders of Epoch Games were originally part of a Modding Team developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order

The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/

See our Benefits page for more information about what we can (and can't) offer Team Members at this time:
https://epochgames.co.uk/wordpress/benefits
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are working as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be asked to create landscapes and building interiors for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), based off concepts and layouts, in the Unreal Engine. We are still building a long list of assets; we expect our Level Designers to be resourceful with the assets they use. We also expect you to use various Houdini Tools that we've built, so Houdini is recommended, but not required. Blueprint Scripting and Quixel Megascans experience is also recommended.

Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members. Don't be afraid to ask questions. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must. All of this is especially important for Level Designers as we expect them to communicate with 3D Artists letting them know assets that are still needed.

If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area.

Other duties include following team policies (given through team orientation as upon acceptance to the team) as well as attending meetings through Slack (our instant message program that we use to communicate).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to create detailed landscapes and building interiors in Unreal Engine 4
  • Ability to optimize with use of LODs (Level of Detail)

Recommended Requirements:

  • Houdini experience, used for creating Procedural Development tools to be used in Unreal Engine
  • Unreal Engine 4 Blueprint Scripting experience
  • Quixel Megascans Asset Library usage
  • Heightmap development experience

Required Software:

  • Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4: https://www.unrealengine.com/register

Optional Software:

  • SideFX's Houdini: https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/ - we can provide Level Designer with a copy if needed
  • Heightmapping Software (such as QuadSpinner Gaea: https://quadspinner.com/)

Minimum Hardware Requirements:

  • The ability to run Unreal Engine 4
  • The disk space and Internet Speeds to download (Git Pull) at least 25 GB of game files

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