GAME/LEVEL DESIGNER




Designer Duties:

•   Ability to conceptualize, communicate and implement game ideas using various tools and technology

•   Design levels in 2D, build out 3D roughs in engine (or with Maya) and work with artists to ensure that the levels are built to spec

•   Create any drawings, diagrams and flowcharts necessary to communicate and document design functionality and vision

•   Prototype designed elements or oversee prototype by other team members

•   Demonstrable success in creating compelling game play, scenarios, activities, and encounters

•   Evolve and iterate the designs with programmers and animators

•   Coordinate with the production group to maintain a consistent rate of output, schedule tasks and estimate time costs associated with deliverables

•   Ensure features and assets are implemented correctly and are up to FBI’s high quality standards by communicating regularly with team

•   Frequently play levels, and review all features and game mechanics for fun factor Provide feedback and suggest necessary design changes

•   Integrate feedback from Clients, design lead, focus tests and the QA group

•   Document finished designs on intranet wiki

Qualifications:

•   Has shipped a console or mobile action game as a designer

•   Experience with creating accessible game mechanics and game systems

•   Motivated and passionate about games

•   Good communication and presentation skills

•   Excellent and vast knowledge of latest games

•   Excellent written and spoken English

•   Knowledge of 3D software packages

•   Intermediate experience with level editing tools

•   Experience with a form of scripting or programming language (text based or visual)

•   Very strong creative and problem solving skills

•   Ability to learn new software tools and technologies

•   Ability to work in a team setting, under deadlines and time constraint

•   Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bonus Points:

•   Experience or knowledge of major 3D Game Editors and 3D modeling programs

•   Art and scripting experience a plus

•   An avid gamer with strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively

•   Knowledge of game design theory/practice of pacing and mission flow

•   Designers with artistic or programming background

•   Candidates in the Seattle Area

•   Self-motivated people who have worked hard to create their own projects

How do I apply?

Show us your best examples of polished design features or playable 3D levels (with screenshots), with an explanation of what substantial role you had in completing them. This is the best possible way to get hired.

A portfolio like this is something you can build up whether or not you have ever worked in the industry, and to us, is the strongest indicator of skill and passion for the job.

We're looking for the "wow" factor and a game designer that will blow our minds.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.