Skydance’s Behemoth

Level Design Contributions – First & Final Regions

• Overall Responsibility

  • Designed and developed both the opening region and the final region of the game in Unreal Engine 5.

  • Built detailed level blockouts focusing on layout, mechanics, and visual storytelling.

  • Shaped the player journey from onboarding core systems to delivering a climactic finale.

• First Region (Onboarding & Exploration)

  • Structured level flow to smoothly introduce mechanics and systems.

  • Balanced exploration with tutorial elements to teach gameplay naturally.

  • Designed encounters that established pacing and set expectations for the game.

• Final Region (Climax & Challenge)

  • Crafted high-stakes scenarios emphasizing pacing, difficulty tuning, and narrative payoff.

  • Balanced resource placement, enemy encounters, and environmental hazards to create a challenging but fair finale.

  • Reinforced story themes through environmental design and player progression.

• Collaboration & Integration

  • Worked cross-discipline with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure seamless integration into systems and story.

  • Aligned gameplay and narrative beats through continuous communication and iteration.

• Iteration & Playtesting

  • Led playtesting sessions to gather feedback on level flow, challenge balance, and engagement.

  • Iterated extensively based on player insights and team feedback to polish both regions.

• Documentation

  • Maintained comprehensive design documentation, including maps, design notes, and iteration logs.

  • Provided clear references to keep the broader team aligned and efficient.

• Overall Contribution

  • Delivered two of the game’s most impactful regions, blending gameplay, narrative, and world-building into a cohesive and memorable experience.