Senior Level Designer
Eleventh Hour Games · United States
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design engaging levels for action RPGs.
- Own level design from concept to polish.
- Collaborate with art, engineering, and design.
- Utilize modern game engines and tools.
- Mentor junior and mid-level designers.
About the role
About Eleventh Hour Games
Eleventh Hour Games is a fast growing studio, focused on a passion for top-down action RPGs. We value open communication, close-knit teamwork, and opportunity for ownership and growth! Our mission is to gather and empower the next generation of creators to forge extraordinary games. Extraordinary games build passionate communities, which create passionate people. Passionate people turn into next year's creators. With our breakout title Last Epoch, we are moving fast into the next round of adventure!The Opportunity
As a Senior Level Designer at Eleventh Hour Games, you will craft engaging, memorable, and replayable environments that define the player experience. You’ll take ownership of level design from concept to polish, creating gameplay spaces that balance flow, combat rhythm, and visual storytelling. You’ll collaborate closely with design, art, and engineering teams to bring the world of Last Epoch to life, building spaces that challenge, reward, and inspire players. This role requires both strong creative instincts and technical understanding of modern game engines and tools.Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and implement levels that deliver strong gameplay loops, pacing, and player progression.
- Collaborate with environment art, narrative, and systems design teams to ensure cohesive worldbuilding and gameplay integration.
- Develop layouts and encounter designs that align with the game’s combat systems, enemy AI, and player abilities.
- Apply player feedback, analytics, and iteration to refine level flow, difficulty, and readability.
- Optimize levels for performance, accessibility, and scalability across multiple platforms.
- Ensure levels meet artistic, design, and technical quality standards throughout development.
- Contribute to documentation, feedback sessions, and ongoing refinement of the level design pipeline.
- Mentor mid-level and junior designers, helping maintain consistency and design excellence across the team.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional level design experience in the game industry.
- Proven track record of shipping at least one title as a level designer.
- Understanding of encounter design, pacing, and environmental storytelling.
- Proficiency with modern game engines and level design tools such as Unreal or Unity.
- Familiarity with gameplay scripting and event systems.
- Communication, documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to balance creative vision with technical constraints and production timelines.
- Familiarity with ARPGs, live-service pipelines, and multi-team collaboration.
Preferences
- Experience with ARPG or action-combat-driven games.
- Understanding of procedural design tools and modular environment workflows.
- Interest in mentoring and contributing to team best practices.
- Passion for player experience and iterative design grounded in gameplay feel.
Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.EEOC Statement
KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com, @unknownworlds.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.Key skills/competency
- Level Design
- Game Design
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Action RPG
- Environment Design
- Gameplay Scripting
- Encounter Design
- Player Progression
- Game Development
Skills & topics
- Senior Level Designer
- Game Design
- Level Design
- Action RPG
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Environment Design
- Gameplay Scripting
- Encounter Design
- Game Development
- RPG
- Designer
- Gaming
- Last Epoch
- Eleventh Hour Games
- Top-down RPG
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4+ years of level design experience, shipped titles, and proficiency with Unreal/Unity.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of your work demonstrating encounter design, pacing, and environmental storytelling.
- Research Eleventh Hour Games: Understand their focus on top-down action RPGs and their mission to empower creators.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your creative process, technical skills, and experience with ARPGs.
- Network with recruiters: Connect with recruiters via official email addresses (e.g., recruiting_ka@krafton.com) for legitimate inquiries.
Technical preparation
Master Unreal Engine or Unity level design tools.,Practice gameplay scripting and event systems.,Design levels with strong pacing and flow.,Optimize environments for performance and accessibility.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging level you designed.,How do you handle constructive criticism?,How do you collaborate with other disciplines?,How do you mentor junior designers?
Frequently asked questions
- What type of games does Eleventh Hour Games specialize in?
- Eleventh Hour Games specializes in top-down action RPGs, with their breakout title being Last Epoch.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Level Designer at Eleventh Hour Games?
- The Senior Level Designer is responsible for crafting engaging, memorable, and replayable environments, taking ownership of level design from concept to polish, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring game worlds to life.
- What technical skills are required for this Senior Level Designer role?
- Proficiency with modern game engines like Unreal or Unity, familiarity with gameplay scripting, and an understanding of technical constraints are required.
- Does Eleventh Hour Games offer opportunities for career growth and ownership?
- Yes, Eleventh Hour Games values opportunity for ownership and growth, and encourages its team members to empower the next generation of creators.
- How does Eleventh Hour Games ensure a positive and inclusive work environment?
- Eleventh Hour Games emphasizes open communication and close-knit teamwork. KRAFTON Americas, the parent company, is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and provides equal employment opportunities.
- What is the experience requirement for the Senior Level Designer position?
- The role requires a minimum of 4 years of professional level design experience in the game industry and a proven track record of shipping at least one title.
- How can I be sure I'm communicating with a legitimate recruiter from Eleventh Hour Games?
- Eleventh Hour Games recruiters will only reach out via official email addresses such as @sds.com, @krafton.com, @unknownworlds.com, or @pubg.com. If in doubt, you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.
- What kind of collaboration is expected in this Senior Level Designer role?
- You will collaborate closely with design, art, and engineering teams, as well as environment art, narrative, and systems design teams to ensure cohesive worldbuilding and gameplay integration.