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| subject: Level Designer , The Collective The Collective is looking for Level Designer duration - Full Time Job details: Level Designer Avid gamer, with 3D world building experience and an analytical mind, to collaborate with Art team, creating fun and challenging experiences using our proprietary toolset. Job Responsibilities Designing, documenting, modeling, texturing, and lighting optimized 3D architectural environments for real-time action games with a strong emphasis on gameplay mechanics for third person 3D games. Placing, triggering, and tuning entities (such as enemies, movers, and objects) to create fun, absorbing gameplay. Mastering internal tools for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments. Collaborating with the Lead Designer to define and refine gameplay mechanics. Working closely with project artists to create visually stunning environments. If required, assisting with the design and development of script for AI-driven entities or special events. If required, assisting with the cinematic direction of each game and its cut scene material. Contributing innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and design. Collaborate with Lead Designer, Lead Level Designer and Design team to refine gameplay mechanics and implementation. Creatively resolving game art and animation production issues. Produce a weekly report listing Achievements (As) and Objectives (Os) every Monday morning using a standardized report format to your immediate supervisor o The Achievements section should provide an accurate account of the progress made on his/her Objectives set from the previous week. o The Objectives section should reflect scheduled tasks and meetings (set by supervisors) for the week ahead and other goals which may not be reflected in the schedule (such as unanticipated/unscheduled tasks or slipped Objectives from prior weeks). Job Requirements Creative vision and passion for console and PC games Demonstrable experience building fun 3D gaming levels using CSG world-building tools and/or 3DStudioMax or Maya Ability to produce articulate design documentation detailing innovative gameplay mechanics, story lines, character biographies, and asset inventories Maintain knowledge of game features and technologies, as they pertain to gameplay implementation and level optimizations. Skills Ability to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to collaborate and contribute to the creative process. Pluses Art skills Scripting experience Technical aptitude and understanding of tools, techniques and processes of level design. Experience with 3D construction tools such as; 3DSMax, Maya, UnrealEd and QERadiant. Location: Newport Beach, CA, United States Contact info: 1900 Quail St. Newport Beach, CA 92660 http://www.collectivestudios.com Phone: 9492551900 ext. 125 Fax: 9497249664 E-mail: kellyab@collectivestudios.com |