Lakshya Digital - Senior Level Designer - Global Remote Freelance

Game Designer is needed in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Client: Lakshya Digital

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Lakshya Digital, a part of Keywords Studios, is a leading provider of Game Art services to the global games industry. With over 800 employees and contributions to more than 150 AAA titles, the studio is known for its high-quality work and best-in-class processes. We are experiencing rapid growth with studios in India and teams in the US, UK, Japan, and the Philippines. Our studio works on multiple exciting projects, including well-known IPs like Diablo Resurrected, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. We are looking for an experienced Senior Level Designer to join our team on a fully remote 6-month freelance contract starting in June 2025, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate must be able to work within UK timezone hours.

Requirements

The requirements for the Senior Level Designer role include:

• Significant experience designing levels for single-player games using Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• A strong track record in creating engaging FPS or action-based gameplay spaces.
• Ability to own large features or map areas, including roadmap planning and scope estimation.
• Skilled at developing benchmark examples and clear metrics to guide other departments.
• Deep understanding of level pacing, encounter design, and storytelling through gameplay.
• Ability to collaborate with art and technical teams to ensure level content meets gameplay and visual goals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior level designers.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira to write user stories and define clear acceptance criteria.
• Understanding of reusable modular design and hub-style world structures is a plus.
• Previous experience on survival or stealth-focused games is a bonus.

Additional Information

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Role Information:

• Studio: Lakshya Digital
• Location: Americas, North America
• Area of Work: Creative
• Service: Create
• Employment Type: Contract
• Working Pattern: Remote