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Level Designer

High Voltage Software is an American video game developer known for creating titles like Lego Racers and The Conduit, with studios in Illinois and Louisiana.

High Voltage Software

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 60k-75k USD

Canada only

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High Voltage is seeking talented Level Designers to join our growing team. In this role, you will use your creativity, technical design skills, and strong sense of scale, pacing, and player flow to craft engaging and memorable game levels. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary partners to bring environments and gameplay experiences to life, from early blockouts to final polish. If you are passionate about level design, player experience, and building immersive worlds that captivate players, we’d love to hear from you.

Here are some of the exciting responsibilities you'll have:

  • Design, build, and polish game levels from concept and blockout through final ship quality.
  • Implement gameplay elements such as encounters, puzzles, objectives, and scripted events using Blueprints and in-engine tools.
  • Collaborate with artists, engineers, and designers to integrate gameplay, art, and technical systems seamlessly.
  • Apply level design fundamentals (flow, pacing, composition, player guidance) and incorporate playtest feedback to iterate on quality.
  • Create basic custom blockout geometry and maintain clear level documentation.

Join High Voltage, and let us supercharge your future!

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional level design experience in the game industry.
  • Strong understanding of core level design principles and end-to-end level production.
  • Minimum 2 years of Unreal Engine 5 experience, with proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprints and common level systems (e.g., World Partition, Data Layers, OFPA).
  • Experience with advanced level techniques such as HLODs, RVT, or PCG.
  • Ability to debug gameplay/blueprint issues and work with limited supervision.
  • Working knowledge of Lumen, World Partition and basic networking/replication concepts.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Bonus points:

  • Unreal Engine experience with Nanite and Sequencer.
  • Secondary technical skills (animation, UI/widgets, advanced Blueprint systems).
  • Exposure to multiplayer projects or performance optimization workflows.
  • Portfolio with shipped or production-quality levels.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy the following:

  • Opportunity to work on some of the biggest AAA games in the industry
  • Great work-life balance
  • Collaborative and casual work environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
  • 401K plan

Salary range: $60,000 to $75,000 CAD

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in ON.

High Voltage Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.

https://www.artstation.com/highvoltagesoftware

Role Information: EN

Studio: High Voltage

Location: Americas, Canada

Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote

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Salary: 60k-75k USD

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High Voltage Software, Inc. (HVS) is a distinguished American video game developer with a rich history spanning over three decades. Founded in April 1993 by Kerry J. Ganofsky, the company emerged from humble beginnings in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Initially a small team of four, HVS has since grown into a prominent independent game development studio, recognized for its creative and technical prowess in the interactive entertainment industry. The company's portfolio boasts over 95 shipped titles across a wide array of platforms, showcasing its versatility and adaptability to the ever-evolving landscape of gaming technology. Some of their most notable and commercially successful projects include 'Lego Racers,' the 'Hunter: The Reckoning' series, 'The Conduit,' and significant contributions to major franchises like 'Mortal Kombat X,' 'Saints Row: Gat out of Hell,' and 'Fortnite.'

Throughout its journey, High Voltage Software has remained at the forefront of innovation. The company developed the Quantum3 game engine, specifically optimized for the Nintendo Wii, demonstrating its commitment to pushing the boundaries of hardware capabilities. In a strategic move to expand its talent pool and operational footprint, HVS opened a second studio in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2015. This expansion allowed the company to leverage new creative energies and contribute to the growing tech scene in the region. In December 2020, High Voltage Software was acquired by Keywords Studios, a global provider of technical and creative services to the video games industry. This acquisition has provided HVS with greater resources and a broader international network, while allowing it to maintain its core identity and passion for creating engaging and high-quality gaming experiences. The studio continues to develop games for various platforms, including virtual reality, and remains a key player in both the Chicago and New Orleans development communities.

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High Voltage Software

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51-200 employees

Founded in

1993

Chief executive officer

Kerry J. Ganofsky

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