Creative Designer

WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience, which opened its proof-of-concept venue in Natick MA in June 2021.

A massive World of Challenges, over 48,000 square feet in size, Level99 offers a physical open-world game environment where groups of 2-6 guests choose from over 40 rooms, each containing a unique physical or mental team challenge.

Coupled with craft drinks and food in the Night Shift Beer Hall and an authentic brewery dining experience in the Night Shift Tap Room & Kitchen, Level99 is an exciting new entertainment experience designed for young adults.

More information is available at http : / / www.level99.com.

A young, entrepreneurial company, Level99 has immediate plans to expand nationwide. We are venture backed with 8-figure financing and have an amazing team that has worked on such successful entertainment projects as 5 Wits, Boda Borg, Escape Rooms, Blue Man Group, and Walt Disney Imagineering.

This position is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to dive into a fast-paced, dynamic environment and experience a true growth company, where you can apply your skills in a fun and exciting setting that brings joy and entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The multi-functional Creative Designer role involves aspects of game design, graphic design, scenic design, lighting / sound design, and creative project management, at all stages of the process from concept inception to realization.

This is a "working" design role, with the Creative Designer responsible for the hands-on execution of finished solutions and guest experiences, whether digital or physical, in a variety of media, as well as managing internal and external resources to complete assigned scopes of work.

All Level99 employees are passionate about getting the details right, anticipating staff and guest needs, and advancing the Level99 brand.

The Creative Designer has honesty and personal integrity that is above reproach, prefers a joyful and positive approach to challenging situations, chooses humility over the need to "be right," and in all things acts as though s / he is the Owner and Operator of each Level99 venue.

RESPONSIBILITIESCreate

high quality, original production graphics and visual assetsCreate

rapid early concepts and previsualization, both 2D & 3DDevelop

concepts from creative briefs, taking them from early concept exploration, to sketches, to detailed drawings, production assets, etc.Create

presentation documents and accurate bid / scope documents for creative and technical items. Designs and

documentation

may be required to be executed in 2D or 3D digital environments and design / CAD software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, etc.

Ideate, develop, and perform detailed

design

for new content in collaboration with project management, engineering, software, construction, and other Creative Team members.

New content could include games and challenges, scenic designs, immersive art experiences, venue design, lighting design, sound design, creative writing, presentations, mockups, marketing materials, and much more.

Regularly attend and contribute to design and planning

meetings,

including scheduling those meetings when appropriate and keeping projects on trackPrototype

new games and concepts, including testing with players as neededMaintain schedules,

estimate

time hours required to complete assignments, and provide regular check-ins to review the status of projects and deliverablesComplete

administrative

tasks associated with a successful professional role including : hours / timesheet / cost reporting, documenting costs, and maintaining a prioritized list of tasksKeep individual workspaces, and the building as a whole,

clean , organized, and efficientPrioritize personal

safety

and the safety of coworkers and guests in the day-to-day execution of dutiesIdentify and

interface

with external contractors and suppliers to complete creative development, artistic, and content creation tasksDisplay skill in leading and

navigating hard conversations

and show skill, grace, maturity, and decisiveness in relationships with subordinates and co-workersTake

initiative , seeing what needs to be done and assembling the resources to accomplish self-determined goals, in continual pursuit of improvement of our guest experience and development processContinuously uphold Level99 brand and visual

standards

across all parts of the business, including product, experience, graphic design, and display standards, as well as environmental cleanliness and organizationFollow the direction of supervisors and manage time effectivelyMaintain a

positive , upbeat, pro-active attitude and inspire the same in co-workersOther duties, as assignedMUST-HAVE SKILLS

2+ years relevant experience (graphic design, production design, 3D design, scenic design, illustration, etc)Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects in particular)Proficiency with Blender or similar Modeling, Layout, Lighting, Rendering, etc solutionsFamiliarity with After Effects or similar motion graphics solutionsStrong eye for visual designAbility to self-manage time and resources in a low-oversight environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized with strong attention to detailHigh integrity and professionalismAbility to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environmentUnderstands, utilizes and embraces new technology and its implementation into our operation, with specific knowledge in, but not limited to, Microsoft OfficeA positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude - leading by exampleAbility to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which may include days, nights, weekends and holidaysAbility to travel periodically as required for site visits or installing new venuesAble to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs / laddersAbility to read and comprehend technical drawings, manuals, and instructionsAble to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 poundsOTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant disciplineFamiliarity with creating large-scale print filesTraditional painting & fabrication experience, along with a familiarity with standard materials, finishes, and fabrication methods

While we don't expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we're looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU...

• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
3 days ago