Take one legendary comic artist, one technological guru, and add a host of experienced artists, designers, programmers and managers, and you have a recipe for groundbreaking gaming - you have Vigil Games. In 2006, Vigil Games became a part of the rapidly expanding THQ family. We are at work on the next-gen title Darksiders and the Warhammer 40K MMO. Vigil Games is located in sunny Austin, Texas. Austin features a rare mix of outdoor activities, nightlife, artistic and cultural diversity as well as technological sophistication - while still maintaining affordable living costs. We at Vigil are on a mission to develop the kind of experience that gamers remember forever. If this sounds like your kind of place and you are a talented and passionate game developer, please take a look at our currently open positions and apply today.
Vigil Games is looking for a passionate systems designer to help develop our MMO based on the Warhammer 40,000 IP. Interested applicants should have a strong design sense, MMO experience, and a thorough understanding of games and game-play mechanics. A strong candidate will have some knowledge of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Work with the Lead Designer to implement gameplay • Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success. • Using existing documentation as a guideline, implement game mechanics using proprietary tools. • Contribute to ongoing tools development
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • 3+ years experience in game design or level design • Design experience on MMO game titles a plus. • Proven success and passion in creating compelling gameplay activities• Strong organizational skills: ability to keep track of minute details as well as the big picture while multitasking. • Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology. • Previous scripting and programming experience highly desirable. • Knowledge of Warhammer 40,000 a huge plus. • An avid gamer, especially in the MMO genre
To apply: Please send all resumes, code samples and online portfolios to michael.nichols@thq.com
