Senior Level Designer

Senior Level Designer

Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.

With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.

Job Title: Senior Level Designer Location: Barcelona - European Remote options available

We are looking for a Senior Level Designer to help shape the worlds and gameplay experiences of our upcoming title. You'll be responsible for crafting memorable spaces that challenge, guide, and delight players, while collaborating with cross-discipline partners to bring those environments to life. As a senior, you'll also mentor other designers and help define Anchor Point's best practices in level design.

What You'll Do

• Design, prototype, and implement engaging levels and encounters that align with the game's core vision.
• Balance gameplay flow, pacing, difficulty, and player guidance through level layout and worldbuilding.
• Collaborate with art, narrative, systems, and engineering to create cohesive, immersive experiences.
• Take levels from concept to final polish, ensuring high-quality execution across gameplay, aesthetics, and performance.
• Build whitebox/greybox layouts and iterate based on feedback, playtesting, and analytics.
• Document design intentions, pipelines, and feedback for clarity across the team.
• Mentor junior level designers, providing constructive critique and guidance.
• Stay up-to-date on best practices in level design and bring fresh ideas to the team.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in level design, with at least one shipped PC or console title.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a mastery of level design fundamentals (flow, pacing, combat setup, navigation, and world readability).
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine (preferred) or similar 3D game engines.
• Skilled in creating blockouts/greyboxes and iterating based on playtest results.
• Understanding of narrative and visual storytelling in level design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Bonus, proficiency with 3d modeling programs.
• Bonus, experience working within a procedural level system.

Why Anchor Point Studios? We're drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We're humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.

We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.