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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>JOB DESCRIPTION:</span><span> </span><span>Level</span><span> Designer</span></span></span><span> (12 month contract)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>DISCIPLINE: </span><span>Design</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>REPORTS TO: </span><span>Lead Level Designer</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>The Studio</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Compulsion Games is a proud member of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada. Since our </span><span>inception</span><span> in 2009, </span><span>we’ve</span><span> been dedicated to crafting extraordinary games that delve into the depths of human experience. Our titles, such as </span></span><span><span>Contrast</span></span><span><span>, </span></span><span><span>We</span><span> Happy Few &amp; South of Midnight</span></span><span><span> have garnered acclaim for their distinctive art, immersive music, rich world-building, and captivating narratives. <br></span></span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Studio Culture</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>At Compulsion Games, we champion a human-first culture built on trust, autonomy, harmony, and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team thrives on experimentation and artistic expression, embracing diversity and accessibility as core values. We believe in fostering a close-knit, inclusive environment where creativity flourishes, and every voice is heard.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>The Role</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>As a </span><span>Level Designer</span><span> at </span><span>Compulsion Games</span><span>, you will be responsible for designing and crafting </span><span>immersive and engaging game levels</span><span> that align with the game’s vision and mechanics. 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