Level Designer – Extraction Shooter; Unreal Engine | Multiplayer FPS Job Eugene area,Oregon USA,Software Development

Level Designer I – Extraction Shooter (Unreal Engine | Multiplayer FPS)

Join to apply for the Level Designer I – Extraction Shooter (Unreal Engine | Multiplayer FPS) role at Pipeworks Studios

Level Designer I – Extraction Shooter (Unreal Engine | Multiplayer FPS)

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Description

Join Pipeworks Studios as a Level Designer I and help build the first playable foundations of a multiplayer extraction shooter. You’ll collaborate closely with your Level Design Lead and systems, AI, art, and narrative partners to create gameplay-rich POIs and map sections that emphasize risk/reward exploration, readable combat spaces, and dynamic PvEvP encounters.

Department: Design

Location: Eugene, OR

Compensation: $65,000 - $78,000 / year

Support the Lead Level Designer in designing, prototyping, and iterating on POIs and map sections from greybox to first playable.
Build clean layouts, sightlines, cover, lanes, and traversal with a focus on player options and encounter flow.
Implement basic Blueprint logic (spawns, objectives, triggers, extraction points) and integrate AI/navmesh and loot/objective hooks.
Collaborate with systems, AI, and art/world building to maintain readability, pacing, and environmental storytelling.
Participate in playtests, capture feedback, triage bugs in Jira, and iterate quickly to improve feel and clarity.
Maintain clear documentation (callouts, flows, encounter notes) and good map hygiene (naming/layers/world partition practices).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

Practical experience with UE5 level tools and Blueprint fundamentals; able to implement simple encounter scripting.
Understanding of extraction shooter loops (risk vs. reward, pathing, third-party pressure, extraction timing) and competitive FPS readability.
Strong communication, collaboration, and iteration mindset.
Comfort working across global time zones.
Familiarity with basic AI placement, nav, and spawn/encounter setup.

Nice to haves

Experience building POI-driven maps or PvEvP spaces.
Knowledge of callout conventions and map readability.
Exposure to Perforce, Jira/Confluence, profiling basics, and optimization friendly practices.
Playtest facilitation or user research collaboration experience.

Education & Experience

3+ years of professional level design experience
Contributions to at least one shipped title

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter how they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off
20 Paid Company Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Club Discounts
Sports Team Sponsorship
Annual Company Events
Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.

By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!

Pipeworks provides equal employment…