CREATIVE DIRECTOR (TCOV3072) - Frankfurt, Germany

Looking for an experienced Creative Director to support, enhance and bring to life the vision of multiple projects and franchises. This is a studio level leadership position. The successful candidate should understand all areas of design and production as it relates to AAA titles on Next-Gen platforms. The role of the Creative Director is to ensure high quality in the overall product or franchise, covering all areas of the discipline: game play, art, audio and design.
Job Responsibilities
- Define and support the creative vision for a franchise or multiple projects along with the appropriate directors and leads
- Champion exceptionally high but achievable production values
- Inspire, mentor and support production teams in the creation of a unified vision
- Provide input, direction and mentoring support to creative and design leads
- Enforce the creative vision throughout the development cycle
- Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement
- Show a strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
- Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
- Directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures
- Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, game design information and technical know how
- Takes initiative and is willing to expand own horizon
- Additional tasks in the area of a Creative Director
- Reports to Executive Management
- Present the work of the team and the project in a professional manner
- Capable of balancing a project’s creative and visual requirements within schedule and staff limitations
- Demonstrated ability to integrate the creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised
- Balance impacts of deadlines and resources against quality requirements of a title and quality of life for staff
- Passion for making games
- Technology and pipelines
- Potential impact of production-phase change requests on quality, stability and schedule

LEAD DESIGNER (TCOV3071) - Frankfurt, Germany

Requirements
- Has shipped at least one title as Lead Designer (Console a plus)
- Previous hands on experience in the implementation of game play, game play systems, and level designs (preferably level design)
- Excellent understanding of player expectations
- Superb writing skills
- Ability to work in a proactive and positive way with other department leads
- Articulate in English in both spoken and written formats
- Displays initiative and passion for creating high quality and engaging games
Pluses
- Capable of scheduling and meeting deadlines, tracking project
- Experienced and working knowledge of design tools and techniques, systemic designs
- Expert in systemic, sensory based AI Systems in Action Games
- Expert in advanced challenge designs including advanced physics, sound and graphics technologies
- Expert in emergent gameplay design, sandbox designs and simulation designs
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are must
- Worked as Level Designer on two shipped action games
- Worked as a Lead Designer on one shipped action game
- Works well under pressure and is capable of multi-task tracking
Responsibilities
- Reports to the Creative Director and Development Director about all aspects of the project in order to execute the project’s production while proactively pushing the quality bar and fun factor of the title
- Directly responsible for management and inspiration of the design team on a day to day basis
- Works closely with the Lead Level Designer in overseeing and managing the level design process and production pipeline from both an aesthetic and game play perspective
- Coordinate with all disciplines (management, art, programming, audio, and animation) to ensure the project’s vision is stable and clear
- Problem solver
- Assist in any additional design documentation and in-game dialogue writing
- Has an expansive knowledge base of games of all genres and platforms
- Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
- Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
- Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Creative Director or Development Director with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties

AUDIO DIRECTOR (TCOV3070) - Frankfurt, Germany

Looking for an experienced Audio Director. This is a leadership position spanning multiple projects. The successful candidate should understand all areas of sound design and production as it relates to AAA titles on Next-Gen platforms.
Job Responsibilities
- Champion exceptionally high but achievable production values
- Direct and inspire the audio team
- Work with lead game designers / producer and audio programmers to insure all sound goals for each project are met or exceeded
- Design, create and edit game sound effects using standard audio tools (Sound Forge, Pro Tools, Vegas, Acid Pro)
- Provide technical and creative direction for music, sound effects and voice recording sessions
- Able to read, understand and make minor edits to orchestral scores, some keyboarding skills desirable
- Understand 3D sound positioning, dynamic music generation techniques, working within game engine & platform limitations, and other game specific sound issues and technologies
- Coordinate and manage workflow so all milestones for all company projects are achieved in a timely fashion
- Oversee the work of external audio contractors and approve their deliverables
- Ensure all copyright and licensing issues are correctly and appropriately dealt with
- Keep up to date with new product releases to ensure quality meets or exceeds competitor’s quality standards
- Excellent writing skills to be able to make on the fly edits to VO scripts as well as edit VO recordings
- Manage and organise audio assets for a smooth localisation process
- Directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures
- Continue to enhance art and communications skills
- Coordinate with internal technology groups as it relates to pipeline and process
- Provide creative input, direction and mentoring / support to sound designers
- Review levels and scenes for maximum impact and audio fidelity
- Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement
- Show a strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
- Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
- Directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures
- Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, game design information and technical know how
- Work with Agile development methodologies, including SCRUM
- Takes initiative and is willing to expand own horizon
- Additional tasks in the area of Audio Director
- Reports to Executive Management
Requirements
- Credited Audio Director on a minimum of 2 shipped titles (Movie / entertainment industry experience also considered)
- 5+ years of gaming industry experience
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and self motivated, work without direct supervision, and present the work of the team and the project in a professional manner
- Demonstrated ability to integrate the creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised. Balance impacts of deadlines and resources against quality requirements of a title and quality of life for staff
- Passion for making games
Excellent understanding of
- Audio direction as it relates to games development
- Strategic allocation of resources for maximum effect
- Overall game audio design: 1. dramatic arc. 2. Music usage. 3. Dialogue usage. 4. SFX placement and mixing
- Console and PC development processes
- Technology and pipelines
- Potential impact of production-phase change requests on quality, stability and schedule

SENIOR DESIGNER (JGUT3069) - Salt Lake City, UT

Major Responsibilities
- Lead the invention, discussion & debate of game features and mechanics under the direction of the Producer.
- Collaborate and communicate ideas with various project development personnel to solicit feedback and ensure support.
- Communicate and support gameplay design information to the development team.
- Iterate with the development team to review and refine gameplay systems and implementation.
- Anticipates, identifies and articulates problem areas and develops preventative solutions.
- Responsible for managing and escalating risks the Producer in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional Game Design experience.
- Has shipped more than three commercial titles.
- Ability to successfully multitask under considerable pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Creative thinker, focused on leveraging Nintendo innovation.
Pluses
- Fiction writing
- Drawing ability and/or storyboarding experience
- Specific experience developing on Nintendo platforms

LEVEL DESIGNERS (JGFL3068) - Gainesville, FL

Looking for talented Level Designers to join our production team. Working with the designers, scripters, artists, and producers, the level designer sits at the intersection of creative disciplines and has a central role in making our games fun!
Responsibilities
- Planning level structure, gameplay, and events in line with overall game design & storyline
- Creating top-down level layout in coordination with game designers
- Modeling "white-box" 3D layout in package, transferring into level editor
- Breaking down level artistic requirements into asset list
- Working with artists to ensure uniform level visuals, overseeing design & placement of final game assets into level
- Working with scripters to oversee implementation of level events
- Guiding Level designs from documentation through final implementation
- Testing & refining your level until it shines!
- Sticking production pipelines and owning deadlines while maintaining the highest quality of implementation
Skills and Abilities
- At least 2 years experience with level design, preferably at least 1 shipped title or mod work.
- Experience with 3d Studio Max or Maya for "block-out" modeling. UnrealEd experience preferred
- Strong design, planning skills
- Strong communication, documentation skills
- Highly self-motivated to focus and pro-actively complete long-term tasks
- Appreciation and understanding of all-important schedules and milestones
- Desire to operate within an energetic team-oriented atmosphere

GAME DESIGNER – COMBAT (TMCA3067) – SAN DIEGO, CA

Responsibilities
- Create design documents and prototypes for combat encounters, abilities, and content.
- Design and implement balanced combat data, including clear simulations and systems analysis.
- Analyze and improve upon implemented combat-related content, including content designed or developed by others.
- Communicate design goals to other team members, including artists and programmers.
- Help to deliver a finely tuned massively multi-player game using proprietary tools as well as direct database access.
- Assist in the development of game areas, including scripting and quest creation.
Requirements
- Experience designing combat for massively-multiplayer, console, or RTS games (3+ years of experience preferred).
- Experience playing massively multi-player online games.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and other office software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- Experience working with common and/or proprietary programming or scripting languages preferred.

SR. GAME DESIGNER – FLASH MINI GAMES (TMCA3066) – SAN DIEGO, CA

Responsibilities
- Create design documents and prototypes for mini- and micro-games (fun and innovative gameplay is important, rather than artistic ability).
- Analyze and improve upon implemented mini- and micro-games, including games designed or developed by others.
- Communicate design goals to other team members, including artists and programmers.
- Help to deliver a finely tuned massively multi-player game using proprietary tools as well as direct database access.
- Assist in the development of game areas, including scripting and quest creation.
Requirements
- Experience designing mini- and micro-games for handheld, PC or console games (3+ years of experience preferred).
- Experience working with Flash.
- Experience playing massively multi-player online games.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and other office software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- Experience working with common and/or proprietary programming or scripting languages preferred.

GAME DESIGNER – CONTEN T(TMCA3065) – SAN DIEGO, CA

Responsibilities
- Create design documents for game content from scratch.
- Analyze and improve upon implemented content, including content designed or developed by others.
- Communicate design goals to other team members, including artists and programmers.
- Help to deliver a finely tuned massively multi-player game using proprietary tools as well as direct database access.
- Assist in the development of game areas, including scripting and quest creation.
- Development of game fiction, scenarios and back story.
Requirements
- Experience designing content for massively multi-player online games.
- Experience playing massively multi-player online games.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and other office software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
- Experience working with common and/or proprietary programming or scripting languages preferred.

SR. SYSTEM DESIGNER (TMCA3064) – Aliso Viejo, CA

Responsibilities
- Participates in planning the design of all game systems, authoring and maintaining design documents, gathering reference and working with team leads to establish priorities for systems development.
- Works with the Lead Creative Designer to understand and provide feedback on the creative vision for all features and systems in the game.
- Ensures that all system designs are maintained and updated on a regular basis to reflect ongoing changes.
- Reviews and provides feedback on systems and balance game.
Qualifications
- Experience shipping games in a system design capacity
- Familiarity fantasy and science fiction literature, pen and paper role-playing, CRPGs and MMOs is a must.
- Passion for and broad knowledge of various genres and games and an ability to critically analyze them
- Ability to create innovative game systems and mechanics
- Ability to understand and balance complex game systems
- Ability to clearly and concisely define game areas and feature sets
- Willingness to take the initiative to learn new skills, and contribute wherever needed in the product development process
- Ability to work closely with artists and other designers and be responsive to feedback
- Excellent math skills
- 3 years professional design experience
Assets
- Previous experience doing system design work for computer or paper RPGs
- Has a passion for playing / creating quality video games particularly MMO and RPGs
- At least 1 shipped AAA title

SR. QUEST DESIGNER (TMCA3063) – Aliso Viejo, CA

Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning the design of all in-game quests, authoring and maintaining design documents, gathering reference and working with the other leads on the team to establish priorities for quest development
- Works with the System Design Director to understand and provide feedback on the creative vision for all features and systems in the game
- Oversees creation of the quest design templates and quest design documents, to ensuring that all documentation is consistent and thorough.
- Manages the quest design team and ensures that all designs are maintained and updated on a regular basis to reflect ongoing changes.
- Reviews and provides feedback on all quest elements in the game.
- Trains and mentors the quest design team.
- Is responsible for communicating the direction and vision of quest content in the game and updating the team as changes occur over the course of the project.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years professional experience working in a design role
- Must have shipped at least one AAA quality product working in a design capacity
- Must have experience in RPG and/or Action Adventure genres
- MMO experience highly desired: MMO knowledge essential
- Strong passion for games and excellent knowledge of video games, particularly RPGs
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong decision-making and organizational skills

SR. LEVEL DESIGNER (TMCA3062) – Aliso Viejo, CA

Responsibilities
- Outline level objectives and level flow
- Development of working level design documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, mission outlines.
- Design and implement captivating game levels which leverage unique gameplay systems
- Set and maintain a high quality bar for all levels in the product
- Construction of level prototypes and final levels
- Placement and tuning of gameplay elements; triggers, AI, and other in-game elements
- Creates and lights level geometry
- Reviews/test/iterate level gameplay
Qualifications
- Experience shipping games in a level design capacity
- Familiarity with 3D tools used to create and tune game levels
- Passion for and broad knowledge of various genres and games and an ability to critically analyze them.
- A willingness and ability to contribute to a highly creative environment, to design unique levels and provide solutions to issues which may arise.
- Ability to clearly and concisely define game areas and feature sets
- The ability to understand and adapt to new technologies, including various scripting languages and proprietary tools.
- Willingness to take the initiative to learn new skills, and contribute wherever needed in the product development process
- Ability to work closely with artists and other designers and be responsive to feedback
- Has a passion for playing / creating quality video games particularly MMO and RPGs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using 3D modeling packages (Maya, 3D Studio, XSI)
- Experience writing or implementing game objectives using a scripting language (Java, Python, LUA)
- Solid Writing Skills

SENIOR GAME DESIGNER (TMTX3061) – Austin, TX

Responsibilities
- Reports to the Lead Designer and is responsible for developing, creating and implementing various design elements into the game.
- Partners with leads and project managers to drive the development of the design tools and pipeline.
- Must have extensive experience with one or more game editors.
- Practical 3D level building experience is a plus.
- 3D Studio Max experience is a plus.
- Experience balancing game systems is a plus.
- Evaluates design documentation and identify risk areas and potential issues.
- Evaluates playable builds and document issues with game play quality, difficulty, rewards, and balance.
- Identifies risks with building critical game content and consequences to timely delivery of builds.
- Reviews game levels, systems and events. Provide clear, organized written feedback.
- Provides hands-on level creation to “teach by doing” and gain expertise in the design toolset.
- Develops and creates fun game play that utilizes the characters and environments of the licensed product in a manner that is acceptable to the licensed product and overall game design.
- Keeps abreast of new graphic techniques, trends and styles in the industry.
- Maintains current knowledge of the house style document.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering required
- 5-8 years experience in game design and game systems
- Demonstrated experience shipping product at AAA level of quality in a design capacity role
- Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy genre and role-playing games is a must
- Practical 3D level building experience preferred
- Familiarity with C++
- Proven ability to create game concepts Excellent documentation, verbal and written communication skills
Sample Submission
Send in an example design document – 10 pages or less in length. This design document should show your written communication skills and creative problem solving ability. It should showcase an implementation of a new system into and MMORPG game. Some examples of possible design documents:
- Camera and control design
- Mini-game design

SENIOR GAME DESIGNER (SSCA3060) – San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities
- Leading game design is the key area of responsibility, though you may also be asked to act as team leader and spearhead project management.
- Act as creative consultant on game projects, helping the Creative Director guide the creative direction and development requirements on internal and external game projects.
- Drive prototyping, mechanics, dynamics (meta elements) and aesthetics of projects assigned to you.
- Ensure the delivery of quality design documentation on all internal and external game projects.
- Contribute to brand definition efforts including character bibles, scripted story segments and other narrative aspects of branded content.
- Source ideas and draft proposals consisting of concept docs, development plans, product plans, and schedules.
- Understand and contribute to overall company goals and sales/marketing requirements advising on portfolio direction and new game ideas and inventing and sourcing from third parties the best games to serve our target consumers.
- Mentor game designers across the company as well as externally, and offer guidelines for all written game design documents including functional and asset specifications, ensuring the delivery of quality design documentation on all internal and external game projects.
Requirements
- Must showcase strengths in imagination and creativity.
- Excellent analytical, facilitation and organizational skills required.
- 4-7 years of game design experience.
- Experience managing and mentoring junior designers.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated- meeting deadlines is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with Art, Marketing, and Engineering staff to efficiently deliver
the best games while meeting the goals and requirements of each of those teams. - Proven success in previous creative endeavors.
- Commitment to craftsmanship.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills essential.
- College degree strongly preferred, but not required.
- Must have current US work authorization.
Preferred
- A good sense of humor.
- Knowledge of the casual games industry.
- Experience with non-casual game design (including online worlds, multiplayer, community game-play).

SOUND DESIGNER (JGWI3058) Middleton, WI

Responsibilities
- Create and implement overall game design and gameplay
- Work in a team environment to critique and provide input on gameplay
- Come work with us on our exciting new titles! We offer a gorgeous work environment with state-of-the-art workstations, including 3d scanners and motion capture halls; an outstanding compensation and benefits package; a fun, team environment; impressively affordable living, and an exceptional quality of life!
Qualifications
- 1+ year experience designing games for Playstation, Xbox, and PC platforms - A passionate gamer with a keen insight into what makes a good, fun game
- Superb communication skills including experience
- Document and technical writing for game design
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Creative and open-minded
- The ideal candidate will also have:
- Level design experience in current game editors (Unreal, Source, Radiant, etc.)
- Story/dialogue writing experience

SOUND DESIGNER (JGWI3058) Middleton, WI

Responsibilities
- Create and implement overall game design and gameplay
- Work in a team environment to critique and provide input on gameplay
- Come work with us on our exciting new titles! We offer a gorgeous work environment with state-of-the-art workstations, including 3d scanners and motion capture halls; an outstanding compensation and benefits package; a fun, team environment; impressively affordable living, and an exceptional quality of life!
Qualifications
- 1+ year experience designing games for Playstation, Xbox, and PC platforms - A passionate gamer with a keen insight into what makes a good, fun game
- Superb communication skills including experience
- Document and technical writing for game design
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Creative and open-minded
- The ideal candidate will also have:
- Level design experience in current game editors (Unreal, Source, Radiant, etc.)
- Story/dialogue writing experience

SOUND DESIGNER (JGWI3058) Middleton, WI

Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, implements and debugs audio for next-gen game development.
- Assists in determination of audio tasks and develops scheduling to complete those tasks.
- Creates audio assets using PC and Mac based software and hardware
- Collaborates with team members to ensure proper and timely implementation of all audio assets
- Maintains project production schedules and other audio-related documentation
Requirements
- Experience creating and implementing audio for games
- Working knowledge of computers and audio recording equipment
- Ability to work well with others and use effective communication as part of a team
- Experience providing ideas and constructive input in formulating the audio aspects of game design
- Knowledgeable in maintaining schedules and self-managing
Pluses
- Experience composing, arranging and recording music of various styles
- A college degree in an audio-related field
- Practical experience or general knowledge of C, C++ or other programming language
- Audio related programming skills

GAME/LEVEL DESIGNER (TMCA3057) Santa Monica, CA

Responsibilities
- Creation of game content, including level design
- Work with artists and programmers throughout development to ensure optimal quality
- Design and Implementation of scripted game events
- Creation and maintenance of game system documentation
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of game design principles
- Strong writing skills
- Superb interpersonal and written communication skills
- Thorough attention to detail
- Ability to work individually and cooperatively
- A love for games coupled with a positive attitude and highly motivated personality
- Desire to challenge oneself and to grow and develop as a designer
- Willingness to freely give and receive feedback in an open, honest, and critical development environment among those collectively focused on making the most compelling experience possible
Pluses
- Experience scripting or programming
- Proficient with the Unreal Editor
- Familiarity with game development tools
- Experience with 3D Studio Max and Photoshop
- Online multiplayer development experience
- Design experience on shipped title(s)
- Past management experience and interest in advancing to a leadership position

SOUND DESIGNER (Intermediate Level) (TMCA3056) Los Angeles, CA

We are currently looking for a Sound Designer to join our AAA Development team.
Responsibilities
- Implementation and tuning of recorded dialogue into a complex intelligent speech system
- Scripting dialogue and sounds to support gameplay, story and AI
- Provides guidance to programmers to help them implement/integrate dialogue, sound effects, audio systems and features in the game
- Manages large amounts of data, naming conventions, file organization and source control
- Implementation and tuning of sounds into game
- Works with the Designers to creatively design the environmental foley, audio cues, voice overs and music that will enhance the game experience.
- Evaluates new software/hardware/games/ applications that can be used in the development and deployment of all sound elements
- Works with Audio Director and colleagues to ensure proper in-game mix of all audio assets, including sound effects, dialog and music.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years game sound experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to focus and work without micro-management
- Clear understanding and appreciation of schedules and milestones
- Passion for and broad knowledge of console games with an ability to critically analyse them.
- Understanding of basic programming or scripting languages (LUA, Perl, JavaScript etc) a plus
- Self motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Willingness and ability to operate within a true team-orientated atmosphere
- A passion for creating and playing great games

SOUND DESIGNER (Intermediate Level) (TMCA3056) Los Angeles, CA

We are currently looking for a Sound Designer to join our AAA Development team.
Responsibilities
- Implementation and tuning of recorded dialogue into a complex intelligent speech system
- Scripting dialogue and sounds to support gameplay, story and AI
- Provides guidance to programmers to help them implement/integrate dialogue, sound effects, audio systems and features in the game
- Manages large amounts of data, naming conventions, file organization and source control
- Implementation and tuning of sounds into game
- Works with the Designers to creatively design the environmental foley, audio cues, voice overs and music that will enhance the game experience.
- Evaluates new software/hardware/games/ applications that can be used in the development and deployment of all sound elements
- Works with Audio Director and colleagues to ensure proper in-game mix of all audio assets, including sound effects, dialog and music.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years game sound experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to focus and work without micro-management
- Clear understanding and appreciation of schedules and milestones
- Passion for and broad knowledge of console games with an ability to critically analyse them.
- Understanding of basic programming or scripting languages (LUA, Perl, JavaScript etc) a plus
- Self motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Willingness and ability to operate within a true team-orientated atmosphere
- A passion for creating and playing great games

SENIOR DESIGNER MULTIPLAYER (JGCA3055) Santa Monica, CA

Qualifications
- Should be well qualified to aid the Lead Designer in creating sections of the GDD, designing major gameplay systems, etc.
- Ability to design creative and interesting game levels on paper, with some technical background utilizing 3D tools to block out levels, place entities and modify attributes, balance gameplay, etc.
- Should be team-oriented and a great communicator.
- Experience with 3DSMax (for level editing) is a plus.
- Experience working on multiplayer modes and features, multiplayer maps, multiplayer balancing and tuning.

LEVEL DESIGNER (JGCA3054) Santa Monica, CA

Qualifications
- Ability to design creative and interesting game levels on paper, with some technical background utilizing tools to block out levels, place entities and modify attributes, balance gameplay, etc.
- Must have some 3D-level editing experience (Unreal, 3D Studio Max, etc.)
- Self motivated and creative
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Background in designing multiplayer maps and gameplay a plus

LEAD DESIGNER (JGCA3053) Santa Monica, CA

Qualifications
- Creates & owns the game design, manages all designers on the project.
- Should have some experience with team-based multiplayer and combat/fighting systems.
- Needs to be great communicator, have solid leadership skills, have a proven track record of leading game design, working collaboratively, etc.
- Must have shipped at least 1 title as Lead Designer.
- Ability to be hands-on in assisting with game creation process (level planning, tuning, etc).
- Must have stellar work ethic.
- Should have examples and explanations for levels and/or game mechanics designed previously.

SR. GAME DESIGNER (JGIL3052) Champaign, IL

Responsibilities
- Design, create, implement, and iterate fun and compelling gameplay.
- Create and maintain detailed, up-to-date specs, asset lists, and other design documents.
- Provide input on the game’s vision and help champion that vision to other team members.
- Keep leads and managers advised of progress on tasks, recommended improvements, and problems encountered.
- Keep up with competitive products and upcoming releases.
- May be tasked with other duties and responsibilities in support of the project design team.
Qualifications
- At least 2 complete product cycles as a professional designer. Proven track record with AAA console products and/or or online development preferred.
- Positive, professional attitude. Disciplined and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to think creatively and analytically. An in-depth understanding of how gameplay works and how to create fun, meaningful experiences for the player.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and be flexible about changing role requirements.
- Passion for games and ability to articulate that passion clearly and analytically. A broad knowledge base of console and PC games.
- College degree or equivalent.
Pluses
- Proficiency with 3D editors such as UnrealED, Source, QERadiant, or CryTek’s Sandbox engine.
- Proficiency with scripting languages, such as Lua or Python.
- Experience with multiplayer design.
- Any other scripting, art, and/or technical skills relevant to game development.

AUDIO DESIGNER (JGIL3051) Champaign, IL

Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and mix original audio content in accordance with the project’s design goals, style, and vision.
- Complete project requirements at a high level of quality and productivity.
- Keep track of asset lists and external contract work relevant to assigned tasks.
- Keep leads and managers advised of progress on scheduled tasks, potential improvements to pipelines, and problems or inefficiencies encountered.
Qualifications
- High level of proficiency with professional audio software and hardware. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to proprietary editors and project pipelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work hard to meet deadlines as necessary.
- Positive attitude. Disciplined and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Proactive, team-focused, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details. Must be flexible enough to deal with changing role requirements.
- Passion for games and ability to articulate that passion clearly and analytically from an audio perspective. A broad knowledge base of console or PC games.
- College degree or equivalent experience.
- Other information
Pluses
- 2+ years of professional game industry experience in a design role (preferably on AAA console products).
- 1+ complete game production cycles in a design role (preferably on AAA console products).
- Strong music composition skills.
- Experience with building original sound effects libraries.
Sample Work Required
- Applicants should submit samples of their sound design work. Preferred samples include:
- Custom sound design for an existing video game trailer.
- Custom sound design for an existing sequence of actual gameplay footage.
- Examples of working with voice talent are also a plus.

WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGNER (TMCA3047) Los Angeles

Description
The Web Designer will design and maintain our existing sites according to pre-established specification, maintaining quality control and a consistent overall look and feel. Mastery of image optimization techniques and tools through knowledge of web design constraints, including download times, browser differences, and web-safe palettes. This person will perform image editing and web optimization as well as create any necessary electronic files to provide to our marketing partners.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years related experience
- BA in Graphic Design or related field
- Extensive experience with desktop publishing/imaging applications (Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Quark Express) for use in creating graphics optimized for web
- Expert knowledge of Flash, including action scripting level 2 and Flash video
- Hands-on knowledge of current web markup or scripting languages; HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript with cross-browser issues
- Understanding of dynamic or active web content and the use of classic ASP, ASP.NET and SQL
- Familiarity with pre-press print production
- Creativity and ability to communicate artistic vision with drawing, design and layout skills
- Experience in the online/console gaming industry a plus

MISSION DESIGNER (TMCA3046) Mountain View

Description
A software game development studio focused on creating outstanding innovative Massively Multiplayer Games (MMORPGs), is seeking an exceptional Mission Designer. This individual will be responsible for frameworking in-game missions (quests) using in-house tools, as well as writing narratives and dialogs in many different voices. This position also requires light scripting work to create customized scenarios outside the capabilities of the basic mission design system.
Duties
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong comic-book / super hero knowledge
- Solid narrative skills
- Must understand the needs of players in an MMO.
- Must be able to take design direction
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word
- The ability to understand and adapt to new technologies, including various scripting languages and proprietary tools
- A passion to play / create quality video games particularly MMO and RPGs
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong problem solving skills
- Solid visual storytelling skills
- 2 years experience as a professional mission or world designer
- At least 1 shipped AAA title

POWERS DESIGNER (TMCA3045) Mountain View

Description
a software game development studio focused on creating outstanding innovative Massively Multiplayer Games (MMORPGs), is seeking an exceptional Powers Designer. This individual will be responsible for creating and balancing all the powers used by both players and AI enemies in the game, using in-house systems and tools. Also required is the creation of any and all enemies and combatants used within the game world.
Duties
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior knowledge of Excel
- Strong game balance skills
- Must understand balance challenges & concerns of a Massively Multiplayer Online game
- Ability to work closely with other Designers and be responsive to feedback.
- Ability to datamine for metrics and respond to abnormalities quickly and positively
- A passion to play / create quality video games particularly MMO and RPGs
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent math skills
- Previous experience doing game balance work for computer or paper RPGs
- Strong comic book / super hero knowledge
- At least 1 shipped AAA title

SYSTEMS DESIGNER (TMCA3044) Mountain View

Description
A software game development studio focused on creating outstanding innovative Massively Multiplayer Games (MMORPGs), is seeking an exceptional Systems Designer. This individual will be responsible for creating and implementing new game systems within the established framework of the franchise. They are also asked to supervise and implement the Rewards system for the game, including balancing and maintaining the currently implemented rewards.
Duties
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word
- Strong game balance skills
- Ability to create / implement innovative and fun game mechanics and systems
- Must understand balance concerns of a Massively Multiplayer Online game
- Ability to work closely with other Designers and be responsive to feedback.
- A passion to playing / creating quality video games particularly MMO and RPGs
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent math skills
- Previous experience doing system design work for computer or paper RPGs
- Strong comic book / super hero knowledge
- At least 1 shipped AAA title

WORLD DESIGNER (TMCA3043) Mountain View

Description
A software game development studio focused on creating outstanding innovative Massively Multiplayer Games (MMORPGs), is seeking an exceptional World Designer. This individual will be responsible for using our in-house tools to manipulate world geometry as well as create and place enemy spawns within the 3D world. World Designers will also be asked to write dialog for encounters, as well as design unique encounters for missions.
Duties
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work within a 3D world editor for object and spawn placement
- Must be able to take design and art direction
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word
- Must understand flow concerns for large groups, and how to direct players through subtle visual clues
- The ability to understand and adapt to new technologies, including various scripting languages and proprietary tools
- A passion to play / create quality video games particularly MMOs and RPGs
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong problem solving skills
- Solid writing and storytelling skills
- 2 years experience as a professional mission or world designer
- At least 1 shipped AAA title

LEAD DESIGNER (TMCA3042) Santa Ana

Description
We are searching for an experienced and talented designer to lead design for a brand new project. In this position, you will help shape the feel of the entire game.
Duties
- Lead and manage a team of designers
- Maintain game design documentation and schedules
- Contribute to all aspects of game design
- 5 years game industry experience
- Design experience on at least two titles, including at least one RPG
- Worked on at least two shipped titles through their complete production cycles
- Thorough understanding of the game development process and requirements
- Leadership skills
- Strong writing skills
- Exceptional creativity
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Programming (scripting) experience
- Love of computer and console role-playing games
- Team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to adhere to tight schedules
- Skilled with Microsoft Office, bug tracking software, source control software, and 3D game development toolsets
Pluses
- Bachelors degree
- Artistic skills
- Game toolset design experience
- Previous experience in a lead role
- Experience with Unreal engine technology
- Experience with 3D Studio Max

SR. DESIGNER MANAGER (JGMN3041) Eden Prairie

Description
Seeking a Senior Design Manager to architect designs for all projects and leverage analytical design approaches through various internal and external teams. We are seeking a candidate that can proactively drive excellence in design throughout our products and work effectively with stakeholders and teams to communicate, implement, and polish these designs in shipping products.
Design specialties may include, but are not limited to: Online Design, Multiplayer Design, Controller Design, AI Design/Scripting, Design tools/pipeline, UI/HUD Design, Human Factors Engineering, Level Design, Systems Design, Play Balancing, Sandbox Design, Interactive Story Design, and Design Production Methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Organize game design scaffolding for each title on slate
- Organize ideas and features into game design calculus
- Effectively champion excellence in design specialty to internal and external stakeholders
- Creatively solve problems related to design specialties for a wide variety of genres, titles, and resource budgets
- Work directly with product teams to improve design in specified areas, while balancing resource, schedule, and quality needs
- Writing concise, readable design documents that clearly communicate both design intent and design details
- Effectively communicate design solutions through a variety of means, from informal one-on-ones to detailed design documents.
- Work effectively with other disciplines to implement design solutions
- Integrate easily into a variety of team structures and styles
- Provide expert design critique and analysis for specified area of design
- Effectively communicate design critiques to product teams
- Coach, mentor, and train studio designers/producers in area of specialties through written documents, one-on-one meetings, or large group presentations
- Drive design thought leadership in specific area of design
- Conduct design research and present findings in area of specialty
- Write white papers regarding design specialties
- Assist in recruiting additional design specialists as needed
- Educate and liaise with Global Brand Management, Public Relations, and other internal groups regarding design implementations
- Assist in evaluating developers or new intellectual property concepts based on design specialty
Qualifications
- College Degree from highly regarded/accredited institution, or Respectable body of professional work/experience.
- Strong, successfully demonstrated expertise in one or more design specialties
- Strong understanding/philosophy of game design.
- Strong understanding of the realities of production from an art, tech, and design standpoint
- Demonstrated ability to make compromises while maintaining design integrity
- Innovative creative problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to work at many levels, from high level concepts to detailed design balancing
- Outstanding communication skills, good writing skills
- Desire to affect change on many projects while owning none
- An avid game player
- As this position requires working closely with developers, travel will be required

SENIOR GAME DESIGNER (LBSCA3041) San Mateo

Responsibilities
- 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 (e.g., game systems, zones, missions, etc.)
- 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
- Implement game content using standard 3D software, engine tools, and basic scripting
- Create and maintain game design documentation throughout the project cycle via an in-house wiki system
Qualifications
- Previous design experience on a AAA game title
- Strong background in game design, with thorough knowledge and understanding of how the major components and elements all work together
- 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
- Strong organizational skills, e.g., ability to multitask and keep track of minute details as well as the big picture
- Demonstrable success in creating compelling game-play, scenarios, activities, and encounters
- Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology
- Strong computer skills (very comfortable with apps such as MS Word, Excel, Visio, Illustrator, Photoshop, different game editing tools etc.)
- Art and programming (e.g., scripting) experience or background a huge plus
- An avid gamer with knowledge and understanding of various games and game types, as well as the drive and motivation to push the industry forward creatively

SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNERS (SSWA3040)

Do you want to stretch your creative abilities and be recognized for your ideas? Do you feel like trying something new?
Seeking experienced and passionate candidates for Senior Level Designer positions to create two exciting new titles at our Seattle studios.
Senior Designers will work closely with Lead Designers, artists, and programmers. The ideal candidate will not only be proficient with laying out such interior and exterior 3d environments but will also understand the gameplay goals and always build with the gameplay in mind. Gameplay comes first.
Ideal candidates will have some management experience, and/or be able to mentor and lead by example, and be able to manage time effectively to hit milestones while delivering excellent gameplay experiences.
A low-ego, experienced studio based in the heart of downtown Seattle is expanding their team, their titles and the types of games they make.
Position Responsibilities
- Create world spaces that deliver exceptional and compelling play experiences
- Help establish vision of world with both artistic and gameplay concerns in mind
- Work with Lead Designer and Creative Director to ensure product vision and quality
- Help track deliverables and goals with both design documents, wikis, and actual level work
Position Requirements
- 4+ years experience creating levels and gameplay, both indoor and outdoor
- Deep understanding of 3d engines and how they work; Unreal experience preferable
- Deep understanding of game mechanics and gameplay pacing and ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work closely and constructively with art and programming teams
- Traditional art skills a plus
- Ideal candidates will have experience leading teams of designers
- Ideal candidates will have experience with either horror or military games
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and hit milestones

LEVEL DESIGNERS (SSWA3039)

Do you want to stretch your creative abilities and be recognized for your ideas? Do you feel like trying something new?
Seeking experienced and passionate candidates for Level Design positions to create two exciting new titles
LDs will work closely with Lead Designers, artists, and programmers. The ideal candidate will not only be proficient with laying out such interior and exterior 3d environments but will also understand the gameplay goals and always build with the gameplay in mind. Gameplay comes first.
A low-ego, experienced studio based in the heart of downtown Seattle is expanding their team, their titles and the types of games they make.
Position Responsibilities
- Create, decorate and script AI in Unreal-based FPS levels
- Optimize and work with engine’s strengths and weaknesses
Position Responsibilities
- Command of one or more FPS editors, Unreal experience preferable
- Proven track record or experience with entire game development cycle, preferably console development
- Strong game design skills/techniques with FPS titles
- Ideal candidates will have experience with either horror or military games
- Passion for games

LEAD DESIGNER (JGCA3038)

Looking for a seasoned veteran who is very hands on. Reports to Creative Director who reports to Chief Creative Officer. Experienced on console games, managing a group of level designers, but retaining hands-on ability to create kick-ass levels and help set the standard and guide his/her team to taking their work to the next level. Not looking for a top-down manager or someone who feels the need to create the vision. Need someone who knows game production very well and would earn the respect of his team - not just designers but engineers and artists.
Qualifications
- Creates & owns the game design, manages all designers on the project.
- Should have some experience with team-based multiplayer and combat/fighting systems.
- Needs to be great communicator, have solid leadership skills, have a proven track record of leading game design, working collaboratively, etc.
- Must have shipped at least 1 title as Lead Designer.
- Ability to be hands-on in assisting with game creation process (level planning, tuning, etc).
- Must have stellar work ethic.
- Should have examples and explanations for levels and/or game mechanics designed previously.

LEAD GAME DESIGNER (NWCA3037)

Summary
Responsible for creating the design for all phases of development for the mobile environment. Reporting to the Executive Producer, they will coordinate with the Production Team to realize the product vision and deliver excellent design for both branded and original IP.
Responsibilities
- Independently drive and fulfill the designer role in mobile games and lifestyle applications in varying phases of development
- Collaborate with the Production Team to define feature sets per the company’s game strategy and requirements
- Create and maintain design documentation and wire frames, including UI, game flow, navigation, and game mechanics for the mobile environment
- Create content in support of game concepts and designs, such as story lines, wrappers, dialogue, and interstitial game elements
- Bring new ideas to the table and collaborate with other team members to extend franchises and concepts into the mobile environment
- Provide Production Team with peer review and analysis of current and past designs and games
- Create materials in order to assist in promoting games and lifestyle applications to any internal or external partners or clients
Experience & Skills
- Knowledge and passion for a wide variety of games and their design
- Mobile experience and knowledge of handset capabilities highly preferred
- Creative, imaginative, has interests or capability in other areas of the entertainment industry
- Can design within the constraints of a technical platform to maximize its capabilities and create an excellent end user experience
- Thorough understanding of game mechanics and their commercial appeal to the general public. Experience with casual game or toy design a plus
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- Can rapidly document and demonstrate ideas via art tools or rapid prototyping methods
- Works well in a team and studio environment
- Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and cope with shifting market or other requirements
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of production issues relating to the title in development in order to communicate the design cross-functionally
- Working knowledge of 2D software packages such as Photoshop, Flash, and HTML
- Experience with design documentation software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, etc.)

LEAD GAME DESIGNER (NWCA3036)

Summary
Responsible for creating the design for all phases of development for the mobile environment. Reporting to the Executive Producer, they will coordinate with the Production Team to realize the product vision and deliver excellent design for both branded and original IP.
Responsibilities
- Independently drive and fulfill the designer role in mobile games and lifestyle applications in varying phases of development
- Collaborate with the Production Team to define feature sets per the company’s game strategy and requirements
- Create and maintain design documentation and wire frames, including UI, game flow, navigation, and game mechanics for the mobile environment
- Create content in support of game concepts and designs, such as story lines, wrappers, dialogue, and interstitial game elements
- Bring new ideas to the table and collaborate with other team members to extend franchises and concepts into the mobile environment
- Provide Production Team with peer review and analysis of current and past designs and games
- Create materials in order to assist in promoting games and lifestyle applications to any internal or external partners or clients
Experience & Skills
- Knowledge and passion for a wide variety of games and their design
- Mobile experience and knowledge of handset capabilities highly preferred
- Creative, imaginative, has interests or capability in other areas of the entertainment industry
- Can design within the constraints of a technical platform to maximize its capabilities and create an excellent end user experience
- Thorough understanding of game mechanics and their commercial appeal to the general public. Experience with casual game or toy design a plus
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- Can rapidly document and demonstrate ideas via art tools or rapid prototyping methods
- Works well in a team and studio environment
- Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and cope with shifting market or other requirements
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of production issues relating to the title in development in order to communicate the design cross-functionally
- Working knowledge of 2D software packages such as Photoshop, Flash, and HTML
- Experience with design documentation software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, etc.)

LEAD/SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER (JSCA3035)

Location
- 75% based in Beijing, China – 25% based in United States
Job Type
- Full-time, Permanent Employment (Paid in US dollars)
Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for overseeing and co-developing the game play levels by way of effective and efficient management of multiple level designers
- Develop and maintain level design documentation in regards to specific limitations, goals, mechanics, and game play guidelines; must also ensure that all levels meet these documents
- The lead level designer must take the design documents specified by the game designer and properly translate, design and develop interactive scenarios, game environments and gameplay mechanics in such a way as to stay within the game designer’s vision & meet project needs
- Must be comfortable in coaching team members along with participation in standard level design work and will have 3 direct reports
- Must be able to effectively communicate, create, and track deadlines on specific projects
Requirements
- Experience in game scripting & AI scripting
- Experience as a level designer in a published title
- 3D Studio Max and/or MAYA experience
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine 3
- Strong communication skills
- Highly self motivated & creative
- Strong organizational skills & proper management skills
Recommended Portfolio Items & Interview Tips
- Design document describing level creation process from concept to finish. (If hired, the Sr./Lead Level Designer will be creating this for the entire level development!)
- Willingness to quickly design an idea for gameplay or level design based upon any given topic during the interview process (looking for creativity and abilities to work under pressure)

LEAD LEVEL DESIGNER (SSTX3034)

Responsibilities
- Responsible for helping to define the creative vision and design of levels
- Conceptualizing and planning 3D environments (organic and architectural) with a strong emphasis on gameplay mechanics for first and third person action games
- Producing articulate documentation detailing innovative game design content and features which is stylistically appropriate for each project; including story lines, mission walkthroughs (with floor plans), character biographies and behaviors, control systems, interface design, and asset inventories.
- Roughing out world geometry, camera paths, and other game elements to establish fun and compelling gameplay
- Placing, triggering, and tuning entities (such as characters, movers, and objects) to create fun, absorbing gameplay within assigned levels.
- Mastering internal tools for scripting and implementing gameplay.
- Collaborate with Lead Designer, Lead Level Designer and Design team to refine gameplay mechanics and implementation.
- Collaborate with Art and Engineering teams to refine gameplay and overall player experience
- Creatively resolving gameplay and production issues.
- Meeting production schedules and deadlines.
- Mentoring other Level Designers with guidance on particular techniques, tools, processes and/or best practices as required
Requirements
- Expert level design skills and theory with an understanding of industry and business needs as they relate to level design;
- Proven level design experience. Minimum of 5 years design experience in the industry with 3 or more shipped titles. Experience on multiple platforms and game genres a definite plus;
- Detailed knowledge of all aspects of game production.
- Effective communication, management, and organization skills. This position requires interfacing with other disciplines and working to create and maintain production schedules, design team tasks, asset lists, etc;
- Excellent creative skills. Demonstrated ability to innovate while working within established IP, design and technical limitations;
- High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work;
- Proven experience with standard production software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project) is a requirement, and experience with design tools such as (Visio, Maya or other 3D modeling programs) is a definite plus;
- Able to learn new techniques and tools quickly and effectively.
Plusses
- Proven production ability in Art or Engineering
- Additional work experience and management skills suitable for a Lead Designer or Lead Level Designer position

SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER (SSTX3033)

Responsibilities Include
- Responsible for helping to define the creative vision and design of levels
- Conceptualizing and planning 3D environments (organic and architectural) with a strong emphasis on gameplay mechanics for first and third person action games
- Producing articulate documentation detailing innovative game design content and features which is stylistically appropriate for each project; including story lines, mission walkthroughs (with floor plans), character biographies and behaviors, control systems, interface design, and asset inventories.
- Roughing out world geometry, camera paths, and other game elements to establish fun and compelling gameplay
- Placing, triggering, and tuning entities (such as characters, movers, and objects) to create fun, absorbing gameplay within assigned levels.
- Mastering internal tools for scripting and implementing gameplay.
- Collaborate with Lead Designer, Lead Level Designer and Design team to refine gameplay mechanics and implementation.
- Collaborate with Art and Engineering teams to refine gameplay and overall player experience
- Creatively resolving gameplay and production issues.
- Meeting production schedules and deadlines.
- Mentoring other Level Designers with guidance on particular techniques, tools, processes and/or best practices as required
Requirements
- Expert level design skills and theory with an understanding of industry and business needs as they relate to level design
- Proven level design experience. Minimum of 5 years design experience in the industry with 3 or more shipped titles. Experience on multiple platforms and game genres a definite plus
- Detailed knowledge of all aspects of game production.
- Effective communication, management, and organization skills. This position requires interfacing with other disciplines and working to create and maintain production schedules, design team tasks, asset lists, etc
- Excellent creative skills. Demonstrated ability to innovate while working within established IP, design and technical limitations
- High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
- Proven experience with standard production software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project) is a requirement, and experience with design tools such as (Visio, Maya or other 3D modeling programs) is a definite plus
- Able to learn new techniques and tools quickly and effectively.
Plusses
- Proven production ability in Art or Engineering
- Additional work experience and management skills suitable for a Lead Designer or Lead Level Designer position

SENIOR GAME DESIGNER (SSTX3032)

Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Designer for a leadership role on upcoming projects. This opportunity involves creating and maintaining the design direction of the project, providing leadership, working with other disciplines, and managing other members of the design staff. This position reports to the Creative Director.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for executing design tasks as scheduled by the Lead Designer
- Must continually push the creative envelop and strive to make the best game possible within the project’s constraints
- Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism
- Must maintain effective working relationships within the design team and the other disciplines
- Must be self-motivated and continually improving.
Requirements
- The right candidate is well versed in at least one area of game design (including but not limited to mechanics design, level design, system design, and content design).
- Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years design experience with at least one 1 shipped title, or equivalent.
- Experience on multiple platforms and game genres a definite plus
- Excellent creative skills.
- Ability to innovate while working within established IP, design and technical limitations
- Effective communication skills. Documentation and verbal communication are essential aspects of the job
- Ability to organize and document ideas so that other team members can easily understand them
- The ability to learn new techniques and tools quickly and effectively
- High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
- Proven experience with design and production software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, Maya or other 3D modeling programs) is a definite plus
- Knowledgeable of all aspects of game production.
- Proven ability in another discipline (e.g. C++ game programming, production) is a definite plus.