Gargantuan Studios is creating Marvel® Universe Online, the upcoming MMORPG set in the amazing Marvel Universe. We need Artists, Designers, Programmers, Managers, and others with super abilities – send us your resume to begin your day-job and secure your future. Gargantuan Studios is located in San Mateo, CA, and is a division of Gazillion Entertainment, one of the largest independent developers of MMO games in North America.
* Spearhead all level creation efforts for the project. Work with the Creative Director and the design team to help design world and mission concepts and implement them * Aggressively prototype and iterate on levels, missions, and mechanics * Assist in the selection and improvement of level design technology and tools * Balance and adjust game play experiences to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success. * Create and maintain design, tools, and standards documentation throughout the project cycle * Plan and guide the evolution of level building tools and methodology * Mentor and guide other level designers
Requirements:
* 5+ years experience in game and level design * 3-4 shipped titles, ideally with multiple toolsets * Demonstrated success and passion creating compelling game play, environments, scenarios, activities, and encounters.
Knowledge/Skills:
* Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology * Strong, demonstrable level design and planning skills * Strong technical background with experience in scripting * An avid gamer, especially in the MMO genre, with strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively * Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills * Enthusiastic, positive, team oriented, and organized * Ability to estimate work and work under a schedule
Education:
* Bachelors degree or training from a specialized school
Pluses:
* Design experience on MMO game titles * Experience in 3D art packages such as Maya, 3D Studio MAX, or Softimage XSI * Familiarity with the Marvel IP and New York City architecture
