Jobs in the Northern Ireland Sector
HAZIMATION
Job Title: Unreal Engine Level Designer
Location: NI-Based, On-site or Remote / Hybrid
Start date: ASAP
Job Type: 2-Month Contract, Fixed Term Contract
About Us:
HaZimation Ltd. is a transmedia production company founded by HaZ Dulull and Paula Crickard, dedicated to developing and producing live-action and animated feature films, series, and video games. The studio specializes in cutting-edge storytelling, seamlessly blending mediums to create immersive, next-generation content.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented Unreal Engine Level Designer to create immersive and engaging game environments. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising levels using Unreal Engine 5.5, working closely with artists, programmers and the Game Director to ensure high-quality, interactive experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Level Design & World Building
• Design, prototype, and implement high-quality levels that align with the game’s vision.
• Utilise UE5 tools (Landscape, World Partition, Nanite, Lumen, etc.) to craft detailed environments.
• Maintain strong composition, lighting, and visual storytelling in level layouts.
• Gameplay & Co-Op Player Experience beneficial.
• Ensure levels run efficiently across target platforms (PC and Xbox series console)
• Optimize collision, lighting, and asset streaming for performance.
• Collaborate with the Lead Dev /Programmer to integrate gameplay elements.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5
- Strong understanding of level design principles, environment storytelling, and gameplay flow.
- Experience with Blueprint scripting beneficial
- Knowledge of 3D modeling, materials, shaders, lighting, and optimisation.
- Ability to work with asset packs or create modular level designs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take creative direction.
- Strong collaboration skills—ability to work with artists, programmers, and designers.
How to Apply:
To apply please email your current CV along with your full contact details and the contact details of two industry referees to [email protected] with the Job Title that you wish to apply for in the subject line by 16th March 2025. Portfolio must include: Examples of Unreal Engine levels, gameplay videos, and any relevant design documentation.
We are committed to building a culturally & socially diverse workforce and welcome applications from individuals from all groups who are underrepresented in the Film and TV industry.
We would welcome applications from pairs of people who would like to share. Please submit only 1 application with both CVs for the job share team attached, and add “job share” after the job title in the subject line.
PLEASE NOTE: Successful applicants will be invited for interview by March 17th 2025. If you have not been invited for interview by this date your application has not been successful and we have the right to withdraw this application at anytime.
