diff --git a/levelup/generator/styles/default.py b/levelup/generator/styles/default.py
index 3202b30..6a68678 100644
--- a/levelup/generator/styles/default.py
+++ b/levelup/generator/styles/default.py
@@ -218,7 +218,6 @@ def generate_default_profile(
     # Stats positioning - progress bar starts after profile, stats on right
     left_edge = pfp_x + pfp_size[0] + 30  # Start progress bar after profile picture
     stats_x = desired_card_size[0] - 400  # Right side stats position
-    top_padding = 20  # Reduced top padding for higher text placement
     
     # Draw stats with consistent spacing
     title_font = ImageFont.truetype(str(font_path or imgtools.DEFAULT_FONT), 32)