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From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company. Are you a level designer with experience creating procedural environments?  Have you worked with terrain tools to create organic exteriors or random dungeon generators to make sprawling dynamic layouts?  If creating randomized levels for a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP sounds like your dream job, we’d like to talk to you!  Velan Studios is entering pre-production on this forthcoming title and we are looking for a seasoned Level Designer who can drive critical early-stage design decisions and then lead the implementation of compelling level designs throughout the project.  Responsibilities   Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers  Collaborate with environment artists to create modular room pieces, corridors and static layouts that will come together dynamically to create replayable environments  Define and maintain procedural parameters for length, complexity, spawn-composition, etc. for gameplay environments in the game to achieve engaging challenge and pacing  Help define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit different biomes  Create and maintain simple scripts for doors, traps and spawn entrances.  Work closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and mission content.  Requirements 5+ years of design experience  At least one shipped title as a level designer  Experience with procedural level generation  A knack for visual storytelling  Familiarity with tool-use and basic scripting in any major game-engine such as Unity, Unreal or equivalent  Big Plusses  Experience in isometric ARPG level design  Experience creating dynamic exteriors in survival or exploration-based games  Experience seamlessly blending hand-made and procedural scenes  Familiarity with any major 3-d art creation tool such as 3d Studio Max, Maya or Blender  Experience in a lead or sub-lead role  on a mid- or large-size development project.    This is a  hybrid  or  onsite  position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio. Our studios are located in Troy, NY & Toronto, ON. The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.  US Salary Range: Senior $80,000.-$120,000. USD Specialist $100,000.-$150,000. USD Canada Salary Range: Senior $75,000. - $115,000. CAD Specialist $95,000.-$145,000. CAD  Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.