Level Designer

This is an on-site role in Redmond, WA .

Pay Range : $50 / hr - $55 / hr​

Get ready to level up your career! Aquent Talent is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Gameplay Designer to join a pioneering entertainment studio renowned for its iconic game franchises. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gaming by crafting immersive and engaging gameplay experiences that captivate players worldwide.

As a Gameplay Designer, you will be responsible for finalizing shipping levels by refining gameplay spaces, implementing scripting, setting up and tuning combat encounters, and creating unique events using proprietary engine tools. Collaborating closely with level design, gameplay, art, programming, and partner teams, you will ensure a seamless and high-quality player experience.

What You'll Do :

• Finalize encounters, scripting, and design of ship-ready levels, building upon existing foundations.
• Construct captivating gameplay moments, including combat encounters, vignettes, and interactive narrative sequences.
• Author and review level design documentation.
• Conduct playtesting and iterate on level content to ensure top-tier quality.
• Collaborate with fellow level designers to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure a best-in-class production process, player experience, and team dynamic.
• Work closely with art and engineering teams to meet level metrics, budgets, performance targets, and visual goals.
• Develop reusable and readable level scripts that can be easily shared and implemented by other designers.

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The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50.06 to $55.63 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent :

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description :

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you'll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed, you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you'll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits :

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.