Job Opportunity: Level Designer at High Moon Studios

Requisition ID: R023238

Company: Activision Blizzard

Job Description

Great Games Start with Great People! This is an exciting time to join High Moon Studios as we build a culture of collaboration. We are seeking an imaginative, skillful, and versatile Level Designer to join our team in Carlsbad, California. If you’re passionate about developing groundbreaking worlds and player experiences, this is the position you’ve been waiting for!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own multiplayer levels from the ground up.
• Block out and build 3D levels through various development phases.
• Research and become deeply familiar with the game's subject matter, locations, and architecture.
• Collaborate with the Systems Design team to support gameplay mechanics.
• Work with other multiplayer level designers and environment artists to iterate on level designs.
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate progress to Leads and Directors frequently.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A passion for shooters on Console and/or PC.
• Proven experience creating fun, visually impressive 3D multiplayer levels for a first-person shooter.
• Multiplayer map design & building experience.
• 3+ years of professional level design experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills: communication, receiving and following direction, meeting deadlines, and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong game design skills, including the ability to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of recent games and techniques for creating fun multiplayer FPS levels and systems.

Preferred Skills

We’d love it if you also have:

• Drawing/art/Photoshop skills.
• Experience with common scripting languages (C#, Lua, Python, Unreal Script).
• A background or education in game design, architecture, or traditional art.
• MOD community experience.

About High Moon Studios

Founded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio developing for the Call of Duty® franchise, with past development on over 15 titles including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, Bungie’s Destiny 2: Forsaken, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. We employ over 170 people in Carlsbad, CA, a seaside city in San Diego County.

Our pride lies in our people and the experiences we create for our fans. High Moon's team includes some of the most talented entertainment and technology professionals responsible for some of the most successful games ever made. We are part of Activision Blizzard and strive to enhance our studio’s quality of life through innovative techniques that boost productivity and product quality.

Our Mission at Activision

At Activision, we create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences together, we house beloved franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. We aim to delight millions of players globally with innovative, fun, and engaging entertainment experiences.

As we move forward, our goal is to create the most inclusive company, acknowledging that our success stems from our passionate, creative, and diverse teams. We are committed to delivering memorable and fun entertainment to our player community, and the opportunities for the future have never been greater.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

Rewards

We provide comprehensive benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Subject to eligibility requirements, these benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching. <