About the companyPTW is a boutique games services company powered by a global team of passionate, hard-working, and ambitious gamers. For nearly three decades, PTW has expanded rapidly, now boasting 40 sites in 12 countries. Our family of companies, including SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Entalize, enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services from dialogue production and localization to art services and esports management.We have been dedicated to perfecting the gaming experience for players worldwide, recognizing them as integral members of our community. Our commitment to providing industry-leading solutions has allowed us to work on over 1,500 titles across all genres and platforms, solidifying our reputation in the games industry.We believe that great work is achieved by teams who love what they do. By leveraging the strength, creativity, and passion of our global workforce, we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy - an approach that ensures that we consistently deliver innovative and effective solutions to our clients, helping them accelerate innovation across the globe.We connect and bring fun to the world!About the rolePTW's Portugal studios is looking for a Senior Game Level Designer who will be responsible for designing, creating, and balancing game levels and encounters. You will take concepts from initial ideas through to prototyping, detailed design, and implementation. The role involves collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple disciplines to deliver innovative and high-quality levels, while adhering to industry standards. You will also contribute to the development of design methodologies and best practices within the team.Key Responsibilities:Design, create, and balance game levels and encounters.Carry ideas from concept through prototyping to implementation.Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across various disciplines.Demonstrate innovation while adhering to industry standards.Develop knowledge of current design methodologies and practices.Apply design principles from a wide range of games across multiple platforms.Manage time effectively and develop prioritization skills.Balance and pace single-player levels, utilizing AI behaviors and gameplay spaces.Solve problems collaboratively with other departments.Support leads with recruitment and mentoring of junior designers.Utilize metrics to ensure consistency throughout the game.Ensure strong player navigation, signposting, and progression.Create balance, variety, and replayability throughout the player's journey.RequirementsExperience with Unreal Engine ver. 4 or 5Strong understanding of game design principles and player navigationGood interpersonal, communication, and time management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesProactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownershipExperience mentoring junior colleaguesFamiliarity with a variety of game platforms and design practicesAbility to adapt and remain flexibleMust be in Portugal and have the right to work in PortugalWhat we offer:You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH
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