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| subject: SENIOR GAME DESIGNER , Cranky Pants Games Cranky Pants Games is looking for SENIOR GAME DESIGNER duration - Full Time Job details: SENIOR GAME DESIGNER The Senior Game Designer is responsible for working with the design and development staffs to help craft, refine, and implement the game concept. The Senior Game Designer will lead the design through execution of game vision, mechanics, tuning, refinement, interface, level creation, camera systems, combat, AI, and support systems. This position will maintain and oversee creation, editing, and maintenance of all design related documents, while working closely with the management staff to establish and ensure timely delivery of all development tasks. Responsibilities: Ability and desire to contribute to a highly creative environment, providing unique concepts and solutions Excellent writing skills; has the ability to clearly and concisely define game areas and feature sets Presentation- Can clearly communicate game ideas and features to senior management and development staff Sense / Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of project function including graphics, sound design, etc Can objectively evolve and proactively push key game design elements Utilizes game knowledge to test, balance, and tune all aspects of game play. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills Has an outstanding understanding of the game market, can analyze competitive products to identify key strengths and weaknesses Is able to quickly adapt to changes, finding creative solutions and maintaining positive momentum in the face of adversity Is technically knowledgeable, can quickly learn new software tools for developing and tuning game play mechanics Has a desire to learn, grow, and develop personal skills as part of a highly creative and professional design team Passion to continue growing in art of game design, expanding on foundational understanding of what makes games fun Has a passion for playing / creating quality video games Excited to stay current on trends in videogame industry. Requirements: Experience in all facets of world building and scenario design including feature implementation, AI scripting, 3D modeling, game play testing, game play tools and level visualization. Proven leadership and mentoring skills Can work closely and constructively with all disciplines on a development team Ability to maintain project-related documents, schedules, lists, etc., using commercial software (e.g. Microsoft Office and FileMaker Pro). Excellent project management skills Have managed direct reporting employees for at least two or more years Console experience preferred Have shipped at least two games in a Senior Designer role Location: Kirkland, WA, United States Contact info: Please visit THQ's Career Center, to apply for this position - Lead Game Designer (Req. #14262) http://careers.thq.com/thq/cc/CCJobResultsAction.ss?command=ViewJobDetails&job;_REQUISITION_NUMBER=14262 |
