Lead Level Designer - BGE2 - (M/F/NB)

Job Description

Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an open-world action-adventure game set in a captivating space opera universe. It is also the direct prequel to the 2003 classic! Thanks to the technological advancements provided by our proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to offer an organic, seamless experience of exploration and space piracy on a solar system scale, featuring exotic locations, colorful characters, and numerous mysteries to uncover—either solo or with friends. If you’re looking for a unique adventure, join our team to help us create System 3!

Why we need you:

The Level Design team builds the key locations of an open world; it needs a leader to structure, streamline, and elevate the overall quality.

You’ll be at the heart of design decisions, working directly with the project leads.

Vision & Consistency

• Define and communicate the level design vision with the leads (World, Game, Narrative, Art)
• Ensure consistency across locations, from concept through final implementation
• Develop a clear and understandable design language for the player

Design & Player Experience

• Ensure the creation of gameplay situations that are clear, intuitive, and engaging
• Strive for simplicity, challenge complexity when necessary, and refocus the experience on fun

Iteration & Continuous Improvement

• Place playtesting at the center of the process
• Analyze player behavior
• Refine designs through iteration

Team Management

• Lead a team of 6–7 Level Designers
• Help less experienced team members develop their skills by sharing best practices
• Empower senior team members to take ownership of key areas
• Create a clear framework without being prescriptive: explain, persuade, and align

Organization & Documentation

• Anticipate risks, workload, and dependencies
• Facilitate smooth communication with the gameplay, art, and tech teams
• Define, document, and implement simple and effective processes
• Document best practices and world-building guidelines

Your future work environment:

You’ll join a team of level designers and report to the World Director: Cédric BARTHEZ