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SENIOR GAME DESIGNER job

Posted: November 01, 2006
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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
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