Level Designer
Sperasoft
Posted: January 23, 2026
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Quick Summary
Design and implement high-quality level layouts for FPS/Action gameplay, focusing on flow, pacing, and combat scenarios.
Required Skills
Job Description
Responsibilities :
• Take ownership of level design from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring a smooth and engaging player experience aligned with the core gameplay vision.
• Design, build, and iterate high-quality level layouts tailored for FPS / action gameplay, with a strong focus on flow, pacing, and combat scenarios.
• Craft layouts that support intense combat encounters, smart AI pathing, and player agency in fast-paced environments.
• Implement player guidance systems to ensure intuitive navigation even during chaotic action sequences.
• Use terrain, structures, and verticality to create strategic opportunities and diverse tactical options for players.
• Integrate occlusion, cover systems, line of sight control, and funneling techniques to enhance gameplay rhythm and technical performance.
• Place and tune gameplay elements such as AI, triggers, objectives, pickups, and interactive set-pieces.
• Iterate based on frequent playtesting and telemetry to refine pacing, difficulty, and player flow.
• Collaborate closely with art, tech, and narrative teams to ensure a cohesive experience across all level elements.
Requirements:
• 5+ experience as a Level Designer with at least one shipped AAA FPS or action title.
• Deep understanding of core level design principles: flow, pacing, sightlines, player navigation, and encounter staging.
• Expertise with modern level design toolsets (e.g. Unreal Engine 5)
• Strong spatial thinking, with the ability to translate gameplay goals into effective 3D layouts.
• Solid grasp of combat dynamics, arena design, and player motivation in high-pressure environments.
• Familiarity with best practices in visual language, traversal readability, and combat readability.
• Ability to iterate quickly, balancing player challenge, exploration, and reward pacing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — especially when working across disciplines.
• Experienced in mentoring junior designers and contributing to level design guidelines and documentation.
Benefits:
• Medical Care package
• MyCafeteria system - including Multisport card and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential legal, financial, and personal counseling
• English or Polish language classes
• Sensibly flexible working hours
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
• Additional benefits: care bonus to cover health, educational and safety needs, corporate parties and team buildings
Role Information: EN
Studio: Sperasoft
Location: Europe, Poland, Krakow/Warsaw
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid