Level Desier [Beyond Good And Evil 2] in Mainz bei Ubisoft

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

About Ubisoft Mainz

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering some of Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heart of Germany, the studio develops games pushing the limits of the genre like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com

Beyond Good And Evil 2 is an action-adventure sci-fi RPG set in the same universe as Ubisoft’s original cult classic. You can now join our crew at Ubisoft Mainz to help us shape this amazing project with cutting edge graphics.

As a Level Designer your role will involve creative design and practical implementation of game levels based on the creative vision, using our in-house engine, Voyager.

You will use your experience and technical skills to create 3d spaces, terrain and encounters to craft a living and believable game world.

What you will do:

• Rapidly prototype levels within engine to test out new ideas, gameplay systems and modes
• Collaborate closely with Technical Artists and Technical Level Designers to develop an exceptional player experience
• Prototype the environment, establish the layouts, and suggest ways of using the interactive and non-interactive elements to create the desired emotions
• Integrate elements produced for the game (new gameplay, AI, sound, etc.) and intensify the player experience
• Ensure a good player guidance and consistent difficulty level
• Develop a solid design documentation for level progression (flow), layouts and 3D block-outs for in-engine playtesting
• Daily cooperation with other Ubisoft teams in Europe

What you bring:

• 2+ years of experience in game development
• Ability to create fun and exciting levels using a complex array of mechanics
• Good sense of 3D game space and environmental story telling
• Familiar with indoor and outdoor level design
• Solid knowledge of level design fundamentals
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written
• Creativity, ability to challenge the player
• Knowledge of any scripting language or programming skills is a plus
• Experience with various level editors to create levels in AAA environment

What to send our way:

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us
• It is required that you submit a portfolio of your work with your application. You may do so by providing a link to an online portfolio (preferred) or attaching documents to your resume

Your benefits:

• Relocation Support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance
• Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy: We offer multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas. Guest speakers from the industry, workshops and access to our training and development platform
• Discounted Games: Discount on employee game orders & free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect
• Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket
• Up To 350€ Childcare Support Per Child Per Month: In addition, we also offer 5 ‘care for ill children days’ per child per year
• Self-study And Training Hours: You have access to our in-house library
• Company Pension Scheme
• Gym Subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice
• Hybrid