Radical Entertainment, an operation of Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a leading developer of interactive entertainment. We are proud to have released hit titles such as Scarface: The World is Yours, Hulk Ultimate Destruction and Crash of the Titans. We are continuing to work on licensed properties and are set to deliver an original title, Prototype, in 2009. Our 50,000+ square foot studio situated on the cusp of downtown Vancouver, overlooks the coastal mountains and offers a fully stocked kitchen, in-house gym, log cabin, ski lift tickets, art gallery passes and a wide variety of training, mentorship and career development initiatives. At Radical we’re here to create great games and learn and have fun doing it. Our motto is simple: Play Work Live Breathe Games!
Job Title: Mission Designer (Intermediate) Reports To: Lead Designer
Division/Department: Production
Basic Function:
Collaborates on the overall gameplay vision.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Gathers and verifies requirements for areas of responsibility - Consistently generates creative ideas and concepts that are suitable and workable - Develops one or more complex subsets of overall gameplay design - Creates robust, clear visual and written design documents that are well organized and concise - Understands, maintains and actively promotes vision across game team - Uses game vision as filter for all design decisions; ensures consistency of design - Determines ideal parameters through experience and reference - Seeks and identifies problems and diagnoses complex causes in own and other areas - Tunes and balances own areas and meta game - Proactively mentors team members on design and implementation methodologies and challenges
Principal Working Relationships:
Works with designers to contribute to the development of the overall gameplay.
Position Qualifications:
Educational Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Computer Science, Architecture, Graphic Design or CAD, Communications, Art History) or equivalent level of experience required
Special Knowledge, Skills: - Proficiency with MS Word and Excel required - Creative writing skills - Ability to define and articulate the design of assigned areas - Knowledge of a variety of games required
Prior Experience/Previous Positions related to current position: - Two to five years of professional experience required - Has shipped at least one AAA title or possesses equivalent experience from a related industry
Other Qualifications and/or Requirements: - Ability to build collaborative relationships and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner - Provides others the information that they require to make decisions - Communicates in a clear and succinct manner, considering the audience - Ability to plan own work and understand contingencies - Properly estimates time to complete work and manages competing priorities - Takes risks, makes mistakes and takes steps to prevent repeat mistakes
