False Signal Studio is a game development studio focused on creating immersive, atmospheric, and psychologically driven games.

We're building original gaming experiences centered around storytelling, tension, atmosphere, exploration, player immersion, and meaningful gameplay.

We're looking for a creative and analytical Game Designer / Level Designer who can turn ideas into engaging gameplay experiences and build levels that guide players through memorable moments.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Game Designer / Level Designer to take ownership of gameplay design and level design across our projects.

You'll work closely with the Game Director, Lead Unity Developer, artists, and other team members to design gameplay mechanics, puzzles, encounters, environments, exploration, pacing, and player progression.

The ideal candidate understands that great level design isn't simply about creating beautiful environments—it is about controlling player attention, discovery, tension, pacing, emotion, and interaction.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be expected to prototype ideas, build levels, playtest them, analyze player behavior, and continuously iterate.

Key ResponsibilitiesGame Design

- Design and prototype gameplay mechanics and systems.
- Translate creative concepts and game vision into playable experiences.
- Design player interactions, objectives, challenges, puzzles, and progression.
- Develop gameplay loops and moment-to-moment player experiences.
- Create and maintain game design documentation.
- Balance difficulty, pacing, rewards, and player progression.
- Work with programmers to implement and refine gameplay systems.
- Continuously evaluate whether mechanics are actually fun, meaningful, and aligned with the game's vision.

Level Design
- Design levels from initial concept through implementation and polish.
- Create level layouts, blockouts, gameplay spaces, encounters, exploration routes, and interactive environments.
- Design player flow and navigation.
- Control pacing, tension, discovery, and progression within levels.
- Place gameplay interactions, objectives, puzzles, triggers, collectibles, and encounters.
- Use environmental storytelling to communicate information without relying entirely on dialogue or exposition.




- Build and iterate levels directly in Unity.
- Conduct frequent playtests and modify levels based on player behavior and feedback.

Horror & Atmosphere For False Signal Studio projects, you'll play an significant role in creating psychological tension and atmosphere.

- Design moments of suspense, uncertainty, anticipation, and discovery.
- Understand how lighting, sound, space, timing, and player control influence psychological tension.
- Create environments that encourage exploration while maintaining appropriate pacing.
- Avoid relying exclusively on predictable jumpscares.
- Design encounters that support the narrative and emotional direction of the game.

Collaboration
- Work closely with the Game Director to translate the creative vision into gameplay.
- Collaborate with the Lead Unity Developer to implement mechanics and systems.
- Work with environment artists to communicate level requirements.
- Collaborate with sound designers and artists to enhance gameplay moments.
- Participate in playtesting sessions and development reviews.
- Communicate design decisions clearly to the development team.

Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in game design, level design, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Strong understanding of game design principles.
- Experience with Unity.
- Experience creating level blockouts and gameplay spaces.
- Strong understanding of player flow, pacing, difficulty, and progression.
- Ability to create clear game design documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on ideas.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Genuine passion for games and interactive storytelling.

Good to Have
- Experience working on horror, psychological horror, thriller, narrative, or atmospheric games.
- Experience with Unity's ProBuilder or similar blockout tools.




- Experience with scripting or basic C#.
- Experience designing puzzles.
- Experience with environmental storytelling.
- Understanding of AI and enemy encounter design.
- Understanding of lighting and audio as gameplay tools.
- Experience with Steam/PC game development.
- Experience shipping an independent or commercial game.
- Experience working with small indie development teams.

What We Look For

We're looking for someone who:

- Thinks deeply about why a player does something, not just what they do.
- Understands pacing and knows when to give the player information—and when not to.
- Can turn a rough idea into a playable prototype.
- Is comfortable killing weak ideas instead of becoming attached to them.
- Uses playtesting and evidence rather than personal assumptions to improve designs.
- Understands that level design is about player experience, not just environment creation.
- Can balance creativity with technical and production constraints.
- Takes ownership of their work and actively looks for ways to improve the game.
- Is passionate about creating memorable and unsettling experiences.

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on original IP at an emerging game studio.
- Direct collaboration with company leadership and the creative team.
- Significant creative ownership over gameplay and level design.
- Opportunity to help establish the design language of NightChilds.
- Fast learning and career growth within a growing gaming company.
- Hands-on experience across game design, level design, prototyping, narrative gameplay, and production.
- Collaborative environment with a small, focused development team.

Position Details

Role: Game Designer / Level Designer

Company: False Signal Studio

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: 3 years

Work Mode: Remote

Department: Game Development

How to Apply

Please submit

- Your CV/Resume
- Portfolio
- Examples of levels or gameplay systems you've designed
- Gameplay videos or playable builds
- Links to games/projects you've worked on
- A brief description of your specific contribution to each project

Candidates with playable level-design portfolios or prototypes will be given preference.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

📌 Game Designer / Level Designer (India)
🏢 False Signal Studios
📍 India