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Trion Redwood City

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Defining games and original entertainment for a connected world

Trion World Network (www.trionworld.com) is the publisher and developer of games and original entertainment for a connected world. We have assembled many of the most respected names in the industry – with the backing of the world’s biggest media companies, Time Warner, NBC Universal, Bertelsmann, and of top venture capital firms, Trinity Ventures, DCM, Rustic Canyon – to fulfill the incredible potential that global broadband has created for games. With our innovative technology, we’re combining the best of online, gaming and traditional media to revolutionize the way connected games are designed, developed, and delivered.

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Senior Systems Designer | Trion Redwood City  | Redwood City CA USA | Full Time
Job Description:
WE ARE REVOLUTIONIZING ENTERTAINMENT!

Trion World Network, the publisher and developer of games and original entertainment for a connected world, has assembled many of the most respected names in the industry along with the backing of three of the top five world’s largest media companies and top venture capitalists to fulfill the incredible potential that global broadband has created for games. With our innovative technology, we’re combining the best of online, gaming and traditional media to revolutionize the way server based games are designed, developed, and delivered.


Requirements
• 3+ years game design experience including systems design experience on a shipped product.
• Experience with data-driven game systems and a familiarity with database structure and management.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Absolute passion for playing and making computer games.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths of weaknesses of recent games.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, i.e., ability to convey ideas and concepts in a clear, detailed, and organized manner through verbal and written communication.
• Collaborate with your team to create and refine game-play mechanics.
• Prioritize well and meet deadlines, communicate progress with the lead designer well and frequently.
• A passion for developing for high quality games is expected.
• Experience playing games of many different types.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to creatively/analytically problem solve.
• Must be comfortable working in a team-based environment.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic.
• Highly creative and innovative with the ability to gain support for new ideas across departments.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to write comprehensive documents and communicate those to teams.
• SQL knowledge a plus.
• Programming knowledge a plus.


Responsibilities
This position involves creating game systems and using specialized tools to edit game data, working within an overall game design established by others.
• Collaborate with your lead and fellow design team members to develop core game concepts, game systems, and game content.
• Ownership or shared-ownership of specific game content as determined by the lead.
• Aggressively prototype and iterate on core game mechanics and content.
• Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the product's critical and commercial success.
• Works closely with project team members to execute design and work through design revisions as needed.
• Learn proprietary tools quickly and work within a complex asset development pipeline.
• Iterate over previously implemented content, with an eye toward improving flow and game play experience.
• Write specs that explain new content and incorporate feedback into those documents.
• Be prepared to receive constructive criticism, and respond to it positively
• Work within defined schedules.
• Ensures that prototypes are developed and champions tools and process improvements for more efficient content development.
• Participates in regular, hands-on interaction with producers and team members to ensure that the concepts and content of assigned games meet design requirements.
• Partner with others of the design team to develop new game systems and concepts.


How do I apply for this position?
Send your resume to: careers@trionworld.com
Please put- first name/last name: Title of position in the subject line of your email.
Categories: Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Work Site: On site

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