Senior Designer

Role Overview

Lightspeed L.A. is seeking a Senior World Designer to create immersive open‑world experiences, collaborating with a team to build 3D spaces, implement gameplay systems, author dynamic content, and bring the world to life.

• Design large‑scale, immersive open‑world spaces with narrative themes and environmental storytelling.
• Block out exterior and interior 3D spaces for optimal layout, flow, sightlines, and gameplay.
• Script gameplay situations for players to engage in a sandbox context.
• Design and implement dynamic ambient elements such as NPC behaviors and wildlife.
• Collaborate with design, art, animation and engineering teams to bring the world to life.

• 3+ years of experience building open‑world games.
• Expertise with modern game engines and editors.
• Strong understanding of level design principles, architecture, composition, lighting, and mood.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and game development tools.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, time‑management and organization skills.
• Passion for crafting meaningful, engaging interactive experiences.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 considered a plus.

Location:

Irvine, CA, USA. Base pay $93,100–$216,700 per year, plus potential sign‑on payment, relocation package and restricted stock units. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, 15–25 days vacation, 13 holidays, 10 days paid sick leave. Benefits vary by location, status, duration and level, and may be prorated for new hires.

Tencent is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive work environment.