Lead Level Designer

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, they have built an international team of more than 500 professionals dedicated to game development. They are known for franchises like Call of Juarez and Dying Light, played by over 45 million players worldwide, focusing on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement.

• 10+ years of experience in game development or at least one shipped AAA title as a Senior/Lead Level Designer.
• Experience working on multiplayer or online games (co-op, PvP, or live service) is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of level design for online gameplay including re-playability, systemic design, multiplayer balance and fairness, encounter design in co-op/PvP, player flow, and readability in competitive environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of level design tools and game engines.
• Understanding of live game development cycles and content pipelines.
• Ability to design engaging gameplay spaces supporting moment-to-moment gameplay and long-term player goals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams in an agile environment.
• Good command of English.

Nice to have:

• Experience working on live service games or post-launch content.
• Experience working with telemetry and player data to inform design decisions.
• Understanding of networking constraints and their impact on level design.
• Basic knowledge of architecture.
• Artistic skills (drawing, painting, 3D, etc.).

• Leading a team of Level Designers in creating high-quality, re-playable levels for single player and online gameplay aligned with the game's core pillars.
• Ensuring the game vision is consistent across levels through clear communication and actionable feedback.
• Collaborating closely with Game Design, Tech, Online/Backend, and UX teams to integrate levels with live systems (matchmaking, progression, events).
• Incorporating player data, telemetry, and user research insights to iterate and improve player experience.
• Balancing gameplay spaces for fairness, readability, and performance in multiplayer environments.
• Establishing and evolving best practices for online level design including modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Working with production to scope and prioritize deliverables in a live development environment.
• Mentoring and growing the team, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, feedback, and player-first thinking.
• Identifying hiring needs and actively participating in recruitment processes.
• Continuing hands-on work directly in the editor alongside the team as a top-level specialist.