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The
entertainment and games industry is growing and so is Namco Networks!  We
are looking for exceptionally talented people to join our team.  Work with
evolving and challenging technologies across many best-selling game titles in a
fast-paced, creative and fun environment.  Join Namco Networks and play a
vital role in this rapidly growing company and industry! For more information
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Designer

Namco Networks America is
looking for experienced game designers with the desire to create games for the
ever-expanding casual PC and mobile markets. The Designer is responsible for
generating a detailed, comprehensive Game Design Document, which is the roadmap
for the entire development team. An important part of the role is then
communicating that vision clearly and concisely to the rest of the team.  A
strong technical or art background is highly desired. Designers are a key
member of the Production team and are expected to proactively create, manage
and coordinate the implementation of game designs with a primary focus on
product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Communicating
  the game design and vision to the team and company.


• Designing
  and documenting the creative vision of casual games, from high concept to
  complete GDD.


• Delivering
  unique, innovative and engaging designs while dealing with technical and
  other possible limitations.


• Communicating
  with artists, programmers and other members of the design team.


• Galvanize
  team members around the design's core features and build excitement about
  the game throughout production.


• Develop
  and implement positive changes to the game based on feedback from QA,
  consumer insights, senior staff members, and others. 


• Responsible
  for the organization of design, programming and production documents.


• Remaining
  current on industry trends, game design techniques.


• Creating
  mock-ups of gameplay mechanics, menus and user interface.


• Balancing
  and adjusting game-play experiences, features and mechanics.


• Delivering
  unique, innovative and engaging designs while dealing with technical
  limitations.


• Giving
  and accepting critique in a constructive manner.


• Collaborate
  on game balancing and overall game experience.


• Responsible
  for developing the highest quality, most imaginative and fun casual
  titles!

Qualifications:

• Positive,
  professional attitude.


• Minimum
  of 3 years of professional experience as a game designer.


• Credited
  on at least 2 shipped titles on any platform as a designer.


• Credited
  as a Designer on 1 or more titles.


• Disciplined
  , Self-managed and self-motivated with a strong work ethic


• Strong
  organizational skills, superior communication skills and excellent writing
  skills are a must.


• Ability
  to multitask and be flexible about changing role requirements.


• Ability
  to think creatively and analytically.


• Creative
  problem solving ability.


• The
  ability to document ideas, concepts, and technical design in a format that
  is easy for all team members to understand.


• A
  thorough understanding of major elements of game design including story,
  dialog, interface, character interaction, mission /environment design,
  look and feel, AI, combat, strategy, game-flow, balance and difficulty.


• The
  ability to productively discuss ideas, decisions, and communicate ideas in
  a wide variety of aesthetic areas.


• An
  in-depth understanding of how gameplay works and how to create fun,
  meaningful experiences for the player.


• Able to both
  conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology.


• Able to
  craft a fun game experience based on an established game mechanic.


• Willing
  and able to design within technical and other constraints.


• Passion
  for interactive computer/video/mobile games.

Bonus

• BA/BS
  degree in related field or equivalent training preferred.


• Programming
  or Scripting language experience.


• Familiarity
  with C++ and JAVA a plus.


• Knowledge
  of wireless devices.


• Testing/QA
  experience a plus.


• Prototyping
  skills a plus.

Professional
Attributes

• Enthusiastic,
  outgoing, excited about working at Namco Networks and possesses a positive
  attitude about the potential of this company.


• Must be
  responsible, accountable, and proactive.


• Must be a
  flexible and strong team player who enjoys managing multiple projects.


• Possesses
  a friendly and professional manner.


• Able to
  listen to and implement constructive criticism.


• Supportive,
  not only with primary responsibilities described above, but also
  cross-functionally supportive with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
  towards getting things done.  Does not “pass the buck,” even if it is not
  within your job description.


• Thinks
  “out of the box” with ability to come up with creative solutions.

Established January 1, 2006,
Namco Networks America Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA)
Inc., a worldwide leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Namco uses
cutting-edge technology to provide fun, quality entertainment to mobile
consumers throughout the Americas.