As a Senior Level Designer with over 20 years of experience in crafting immersive and engaging game worlds, I specialize in delivering high-quality level design solutions for both freelance and contract projects.
My expertise spans FPS, open world, 3rd Person, Action and Puzzle design, with a deep understanding of tools like Unreal Engine 5.5.
Whether you’re a AAA studio, an indie team, or a solo developer, I’m here to help bring your vision to life with levels that captivate players and elevate your game.
What I Offer
I provide a range of level design services tailored to meet the needs of your project, ensuring seamless integration with your team’s workflow and creative goals.
Here’s how I can support you:
1. Full Level Design & Implementation
Custom Level Creation: Design and build levels from concept to completion, including design sketches, blockouts, iteration, and final polish. I create levels that balance gameplay flow, narrative integration, and visual storytelling, tailored for genres like FPS, open-world, or action-adventure.
Environment Layouts: Craft immersive environments with a focus on pacing, player guidance, and spatial awareness. From sprawling open-world cities to tight, tactical FPS arenas, I ensure every space enhances the player experience.
2. Open-World Design & Exploration
World Building: Create expansive open-world maps with meaningful points of interest, hidden secrets, and organic exploration cues. I focus on making every journey visually stunning and narratively rich.
Traversal Mechanics: Design levels that enhance traversal, ensuring movement feels intuitive and rewarding for players.
3. Narrative & Environmental Storytelling
Story-Driven Design: Work with writers to embed narrative into the environment through visual cues, set pieces, and interactive elements.
Thematic Consistency: Ensure levels align with the game’s art direction and tone, whether it’s a gritty post-apocalyptic wasteland or a vibrant fantasy realm.
Player Guidance: Use lighting, architecture, and environmental landmarks to guide players intuitively, minimizing reliance on UI markers.
4. Consultation & Collaboration
Design Consultation: Provide expert feedback on existing levels, offering solutions to improve flow, pacing, or player engagement. I can help identify and fix design bottlenecks, drawing from my experience with level design problems.
Team Integration: Work closely with artists, programmers, and other designers to ensure levels align with the project’s vision. I adapt to your pipeline, whether you use Jira, Trello, or another workflow system.
Prototyping: Create rapid prototypes to test gameplay ideas, iterating quickly to find what works best for your game.
Why Work With Me?
Proven Expertise: With a background in FPS and open-world design, I’ve tackled complex projects and delivered levels that resonate with players.
Passion for Level Design: As noted by my mentors, my passion for level design shines through in my work, ensuring every project I take on is approached with dedication and creativity.
Flexible & Reliable: I offer flexible scheduling for freelance or contract work, delivering on time and within scope, whether it’s a short-term gig or a long-term collaboration.
How It Works
Initial Consultation: We’ll start with a free 15-30 minute call to discuss your project’s needs, goals, and timeline.
Proposal & Agreement: I’ll provide a detailed proposal outlining the scope, deliverables, and timeline, along with a contract to ensure clarity for both parties.
Design & Iteration: I’ll deliver regular updates, incorporating your feedback to ensure the final level meets your vision.
Final Delivery: You’ll receive polished levels, fully integrated into your project, along with any documentation or assets needed for handoff.
Let’s Build Something Amazing Together
Ready to elevate your game with expertly crafted levels? I’m available for freelance and contract work, eager to bring my skills to your project.
Contact me at mmaddeniw@gmail.com or via LinkedIn to discuss how I can help.
Let’s create worlds that players will never forget!