Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow

/Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is a narrative-driven stealth VR experience developed over two years. As Senior Level Designer I owned and co-owned multiple levels across the full development cycle; from the first sketch through blockout, iteration, and shipped content. VR brought specific constraints around sightlines, comfort, and performance that shaped every spatial decision

Dev Time: February 2023 - December 2025 Role: Level Designer Tools: Unity, Miro, Maya

/Key Responsibilities

Designed and shipped approximately half of all missions in the game, owning levels from initial concept through blockout, iteration, and final polish
Implemented all core mission logic across levels
Sole owner of visual and audio occlusion systems across the entire game, working directly with engineering to implement and maintain them throughout production
Collaborated with the lead, director, and narrative team on the ideation and planning of every mission in the game
Supported lighting, flow, and enemy placement planning across all missions alongside the lead designer
Contributed to quality review across all levels, working with the lead to identify and resolve design issues throughout development
Co-implemented gameplay VO across all missions in collaboration with the narrative team
Primary point of contact for all level design systems across the team

Every level was built around the same core principles: open, sandbox-style spaces where players choose their own approach; environments that feel like believable, lived-in places rather than game arenas; strong verticality and layered traversal options; and a primary objective always supported by multiple routes and optional paths