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Lingokids is on a mission to help families raise amazing kids through Playlearning†. Ready to join us on this exciting journey?Lingokids is a global leader in educational technology, helping over 185 million families worldwide raise amazing kids through Playlearning†, our unique approach that blends education with play. Our mission is to empower children with modern learning experiences, combining educational subjects with essential life skills to help them grow into confident, conscious, and resilient lifelong learners.Beyond our award-winning app, we've built a multi-platform educational universe, including our "Baby Bot" and "Baby Bot's Backyard Tales" shows, Podcasts, and Music Publishing. Our content, developed in collaboration with top education experts and Oxford Press University, ensures an engaging, high-quality learning experience in a safe, ad-free environment. This dedication to excellence has earned Lingokids multiple industry awards across app, podcast, and video categories, including Best Original Learning App by Kidscreen Awards, National Parenting Product Awards by NAPPA Awards, and Best Parenting Product by Good Housekeeping, among many others!As a Lead Level Designer you will build and run Level Design as an independent vertical team at Lingokids Studios. Level Design at Lingokids is not what you might expect from a traditional games company. Our level designers sit at the intersection of game design, technical implementation, and production. They reskin games for major IP partners (Disney and beyond), support localization at scale, contribute to template development, and increasingly drive initiatives that shape how we produce content across the entire studio.You would report directly to the Studios Director and manage a team of about 12 people. If you want to be part of a team that's redefining the future of education, we would love to hear from you!What you’ll doTeam Leadership & DevelopmentDevelop Level Design into a properly structured vertical team with clear roles, growth paths, and accountability.Manage and develop seniors, juniors, and interns – including a mix of remote and in‑office team members (Madrid office).Create a culture where level designers proactively contribute to game quality.Cross‑Department AlignmentAlongside engineering, QA and production, act as the connective tissue between Scale and Innovation.Ensure learnings from reskin production feed back into template design decisions early. Represent LD perspective in template development from day one.Coordinate with Game Developers and Game Designers to position LD as a strategic partner, not a downstream service team.Instance ProductionOversee the production of game instances across IP partners, meeting quality bars set by partners like Disney.Drive efficiency: understand production costs per template, identify which templates offer the best scalability for specific audiences and IPs.Support Production in instance planning and conceptualization – level designers have the deepest knowledge of what each template can and can’t do.Data‑backed suggestions to improve existing templates that would increase gameplay depth and scalability.Analyze performance data and translate those insights into clear, actionable strategic decisions for the team.LocalizationOwn LD’s role in localization. Work with the Sr Level Designer (Localization) to build scalable processes and leverage AI tooling to reduce manual effort.Ensure localization work doesn’t create a talent vacuum in other areas – staff and plan accordingly.Template Development InvolvementPush for structured LD involvement in the final phases of template development (asset integration, parametrization, visual polish).Define where LD adds value vs. where it overlaps with Game Development, and draw clear lines.Own post‑launch template support: bug fixing, parameter tuning, IP‑specific adaptations – freeing programmer capacity for higher‑leverage work.Initiatives & InnovationIdentify and champion new ways LD can add value – whether that’s tooling, process improvements, or expanding the team’s design influence.What you’ll bring10 years in level design or a closely related discipline (technical game design, content production) in a live, content‑heavy game environment.5 years leading a team – actual people management, not just project coordination. You’ve hired, developed, and made hard calls about people.Strategic thinker who can zoom out from day‑to‑day tasks to see where the team should be in 6–12 months, then build the roadmap to get there.Cross‑functional operator: comfortable working with game designers, developers, artists, animators, and producers.Process builder: you’ve taken an unstructured or under‑structured team and given it clarity without drowning it in bureaucracy.Experience managing remote and hybrid teams.English is a must: We’re a multicultural team providing a service in English, so while certifications aren’t necessary, fluency is essential. As a fully remote company, clear and effective spoken and written communication, especially in asynchronous, long‑form formats, is key to collaborating successfully.Strong plusesExperience with IP‑licensed content production (Disney, Nintendo, or similar quality‑bar partners).Experience with localization pipelines for games.Familiarity with mobile/casual game production at scale (hundreds of content pieces, not a single‑title AAA pipeline).Hands‑on experience with Unity or similar game engines in a level design context.Experience with AI‑assisted tools for content production workflows.Life at LingokidsCareer Growth: Your growth drives our success! We invest in your development up to €2,000 per year for books and training.Remote & Relocation‑Friendly: Work from wherever you’re most productive, whether that’s your home within a 2‑hour difference from Spain (GMT 1) or our vibrant hub in Madrid.Stock Options: Your contribution matters! You’ll receive stock options.Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a €400 allowance for setup and €35 per month for remote work expenses.Meal Allowances: Get €60 per month on your Cobee card.Flexible Compensation: Manage your meal, transport and childcare expenses easily with Cobee.Health Insurance: Access private health coverage at exclusive rates through Adeslas.Language Lessons: Enjoy free language classes in Spanish and English.Visa Sponsorship: If you need a visa to work in the EU, we’ll handle the process and cover the costs.Company events: We love getting together from time to time in different corners of Spain!Passion matters more than perfection. Didn’t check every box for this role? No worries! We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who believe in our mission.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt Lingokids, diversity isn’t just a checkbox—it's at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate differences and are committed to creating a space where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered.
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