Black Ember Games, a newly formed development team within Xsolla, is seeking a Level Designer to join our design team in creating an asymmetrical multiplayer first-person shooter using Unreal Engine 5.

We’re a small, passionate team with an indie spirit, driven by our love for games. Our diverse and energetic group thrives on exploring new ideas within the genres we enjoy. We work in a hybrid model, collaborating from our offices in Berlin and Novi Sad, though fully remote work is also an option.

As a Level Designer, you’ll be responsible for crafting levels that are functional, gameplay-driven, visually engaging, and narratively rich. Our team values flexibility and innovation—if you have a better approach, we encourage you to share it and help shape our direction alongside design leadership.

Responsibilities:

– Collaborate across departments, identifying design risks early and offering constructive feedback throughout development.
– Design, prototype, and build competitive multiplayer maps for first-person shooter gameplay in Unreal Engine 5.
– Develop engaging, balanced, and readable environments that encourage fair and tactical gameplay.
– Define and refine level flow, chokepoints, sightlines, spawn logic, and cover placement to support various playstyles and weapon types.
– Use UE5 tools—including Modeling Tools, World Partition, Blueprints, and Data Layers—to block out and iterate on level geometry for smooth movement and clear spatial design.
– Work closely with other disciplines to take maps from initial concept to polished, playable experiences.
– Script and implement level features, objectives, and interactive elements (e.g., capture points, respawn systems, dynamic components) using Blueprints.
– Run regular playtests, gather feedback, and iterate quickly to improve balance, flow, and player engagement.
– Maintain clear and consistent design documentation.

Requirements:

– 3–5 years of professional experience in level design within the video game industry, using Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
– Demonstrated ability to design and iterate on game levels from initial blockout to final polish.
– Strong understanding of FPS mechanics, including weapon ranges, sightline design, player movement, cover systems, and spawn logic.
– Solid grasp of competitive balance, flow, timing, and readability in PvP map design.
– Experience with metrics-driven design and data-informed iteration.
– Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5.
– Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Perforce) and collaborative workflows.
– Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to translate gameplay goals into compelling level designs.
– Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience designing for multiple FPS, TPS, or action-adventure games.
– Knowledge of AI pathfinding and bot navigation for PvP testing and balancing.
– Understanding of lighting and material optimization for visibility and performance in competitive shooters.
– Experience optimizing multiplayer environments, including collision, lighting, and performance profiling.
– Familiarity with key principles of multiplayer shooter level design, such as readability, fairness, and learnability.
– Passion for multiplayer shooters and a strong understanding of current genre benchmarks (e.g., Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant).

At Xsolla, we prioritize the personal and professional well-being of our team. Our Benefits Program supports the physical, mental, and emotional health of full-time employees.

To combat burnout, we offer unlimited Flexible Time Off and 28 paid holidays annually. We emphasize personal and career growth, with each team member receiving a tailored career development plan aligned with their goals and those of the company. We support this growth through internal training, self-learning, conferences, and higher education opportunities.

About the Company:

Xsolla is a global video game commerce company offering a comprehensive suite of tools and services tailored for the gaming industry. Since 2005, we’ve helped thousands of developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games across platforms and regions. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization so our partners can expand their reach, increase revenue, and connect with players worldwide.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, and other global locations, Xsolla supports major titles such as Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, NCSoft, and more.

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