SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER [F/M] job
Posted: May 27, 2011
Post subject: SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER [F/M] job
Post subject: SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER [F/M] job
YAGER Development GmbH is looking for SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER [F/M]
Starting Date: immediately
Job details: SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER [F/M]
YAGER seeks the talents of a passionate Level Designer to join our team working on multi-platform next-generation action titles.
Responsibilities
Develop, prototype and document the level design paradigm in a AAA shooter title which features innovation in core gameplay and game modes
Collaborate with Technical Art to create the workflows and production paradigm for level building (e.g. modular system)
Conceptualize engaging and entertaining gameplay scenarios as well as presentational set pieces for single player and multiplayer levels
Create level prototypes and final in-game levels using Unreal Editor and Unreal scripting system (Kismet)
Document new game levels
Collaborate with departmental leads and design team to develop core concepts and game content
Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the products critical and commercial success
Meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively
Qualifications
4+ years of level design experience; previous design experience on shipped AAA action game titles
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of game design, particularly level design and its interaction with gameplay design (player tools, AI, etc.)
Strong understanding of production implications related to level design
Strong experience working effectively and efficiently with Unreal, including world building as well as scripting
Demonstrable success in creating compelling player experiences (game play, scenarios, activities, encounters)
Ability to rapidly conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology
Be able to quickly adapt to change, finding creative solutions and maintaining positive momentum in the face of adversity
Basic drawing skills as well as some experience with 2D packages like Photoshop, Freehand, Visio etc.
Ability to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Have a passion for playing and creating creative and quality videogames. Thorough knowledge of the AAA action games market, and what makes successful games level design work.
Desirable skills
Experiences with 3DS Max and/or Maya are beneficial
Experience working on enemy design and AI
Additional work experience and management skills suitable for a Lead Designer or Lead Level Designer position
Join Our Team!
Please send your application (letter of application, C.V., digital working samples, references max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Senior Level Designer (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.
Location: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.
Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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Starting Date: immediately
Job details: SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER [F/M]
YAGER seeks the talents of a passionate Level Designer to join our team working on multi-platform next-generation action titles.
Responsibilities
Develop, prototype and document the level design paradigm in a AAA shooter title which features innovation in core gameplay and game modes
Collaborate with Technical Art to create the workflows and production paradigm for level building (e.g. modular system)
Conceptualize engaging and entertaining gameplay scenarios as well as presentational set pieces for single player and multiplayer levels
Create level prototypes and final in-game levels using Unreal Editor and Unreal scripting system (Kismet)
Document new game levels
Collaborate with departmental leads and design team to develop core concepts and game content
Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the products critical and commercial success
Meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively
Qualifications
4+ years of level design experience; previous design experience on shipped AAA action game titles
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of game design, particularly level design and its interaction with gameplay design (player tools, AI, etc.)
Strong understanding of production implications related to level design
Strong experience working effectively and efficiently with Unreal, including world building as well as scripting
Demonstrable success in creating compelling player experiences (game play, scenarios, activities, encounters)
Ability to rapidly conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology
Be able to quickly adapt to change, finding creative solutions and maintaining positive momentum in the face of adversity
Basic drawing skills as well as some experience with 2D packages like Photoshop, Freehand, Visio etc.
Ability to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Have a passion for playing and creating creative and quality videogames. Thorough knowledge of the AAA action games market, and what makes successful games level design work.
Desirable skills
Experiences with 3DS Max and/or Maya are beneficial
Experience working on enemy design and AI
Additional work experience and management skills suitable for a Lead Designer or Lead Level Designer position
Join Our Team!
Please send your application (letter of application, C.V., digital working samples, references max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Senior Level Designer (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.
Location: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.
Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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