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

Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Work flexibility: Office-based

About the Position

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!

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Key Skills for This Role

Level Design

• Excellent proficiency in 3D level design
• Strong UX sensibility applied to level design

Methodology & Production

• Experience with iterative design (prototype → test → improvement)
• Ability to anticipate problems and dependencies
• Good understanding of 3D engines and pipelines

Communication & Leadership

• Ability to justify your decisions
• Challenge requests without causing roadblocks
• Find the right balance between quality, time, and constraints
• Communicate regularly

Structuring

• Be comfortable with documentation
• Establish clear processes
• Provide transparency to the team

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of open-world games

We Offer

• Work on an ambitious open-world project
• A close-knit, supportive team that truly helps one another
• A high degree of creative freedom in gameplay situations
• An ideal environment for growing a team and structuring a project

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Additional Information

Location: Montpellier, France

Start date: As soon as possible