Expert Level Designer (Single Player) - Sledgehammer Games Requisition ID:R Job Opening Type:New Position / HeadcountYour Mission Your mission is to develop, implement and tune player-first experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of gamers across the globe. You are a self‑sufficient, fire‑and‑forget teammate who takes ownership of tasks, proactively and independently solves challenges, and delivers high quality work in a timely manner. You must thrive in a challenging and often ambiguous environment. An agile and flexible mindset is also vital since this position actively partners with a variety of internal and external partners. Excellent and persuasive communication skills are a must. Above all, we are looking for an innovative and dedicated teammate to help tell our story.Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators to deliver a world‑class player experience.Research subject matter relating to the design objective to ensure an authentic experience.Be a proactive self‑starter that can independently implement high‑level direction.Clearly and effectively pitch designs and features using multimedia tools.Work in Radiant to create play‑spaces that are engaging and immersive.Mentor fellow Designers.Play builds of games in‑progress and provide concise and prioritised feedback to both internal teams and external partners.Work with other teams to ensure level requirements and plans are understood.Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process spanning all facets of the game.Work closely with our user‑testing teams during play‑balancing to provide expert feedback.Minimum Requirements8+ years in the games industry working in a level design capacity, with at least 3 shipped titles in the AAA console / PC space.Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism, and enjoys working in a collaborative, iterative, and agile process.Strong understanding of geometry building, flow, and layout.Ability to lead by example.Impressive communication skills.Solid understanding of level design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends.Strong problem‑solving skills.Hunger for gaming (especially online) with a broad range of game experience.Open to working in / relocating to Toronto.Extra PointsProfound understanding of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone.Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the F2P games space.Prior experience working on a games‑as‑a‑service product.Experience with visual software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for "Every World" – we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and other benefit programs such as supplemental life & critical illness and legal services.Relocation assistance if the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job.Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full‑time employees and interns with the Company.The standard base pay range for this role is $146,700.00 - $189,875.00 CAD. These values reflect the expected annualised base pay range of new hires in Ontario, Canada. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr