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LEAD DESIGNER (f/m) job

Posted: August 30, 2011
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YAGER Development GmbH is looking for LEAD DESIGNER (f/m)

Starting Date: asap

Job details: 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.

LEAD DESIGNER (f/m)
As THE chief architect of a game’s mechanics, we are offering you an opportunity to join a fresh project about to enter the pre-production phase. This is an opportunity to put your mark on an action-packed AAA cross platform title. Our designers have talent, but they need the inspiration, knowledge and experience that only you can provide to design a coherent world with innovative mechanics that will ultimately result in a game that stands out in a bloated marketplace.

Responsibilities
• Overseeing the entirety of the game design, including mechanics, levels and UI
• Function as the design department lead, responsible for managing our designers and representing the department in leads meetings
• Work with the creative director and other department leads to define the project\'s creative vision
• Lead or participate in cross-disciplinary implementation teams
• Ensure the design documentation, including detailed specs, is compelling, clear, and well communicated to all disciplines
• Able to balance innovation and cutting-edge design with feasibility limited by technical constraints and business parameters
• Providing feedback and guidance to team members to foster their development as game designers
• Collection and processing of player data and feedback to inform project-wide decisions

Qualifications
• As versatile looking at the big picture as you are looking at microscopic details
• 7+ years game industry experience, 2+ years of management experience
• At least 1 shipped AAA console game title as Lead Designer
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with modern 3D game engines and related editing tools
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse team and handle the tensions inherent in creative undertakings
• An in depth understanding of major elements of game design: system design, level design, character mechanics, AI, story, interface, balance and difficulty
• Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Excellent creativity and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts, mechanics and ideas

Desirable skills:
• Experience in developing for XBox 360 or Playstation 3 is beneficial
• Experience with high-level programming languages a plus
• Creative writing or fine arts background a plus

Interested?
Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Lead Designer (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.


Location: BERLIN
Berlin is the creative heart of Europe, affording a quality of life and life experiences unmatched on the continent. Not only is it the capital of the German republic, it is a thriving metropolis rich in history, architecture and culture. It is home to a vibrant nightlife, and the cost of living is the lowest in Europe for a city of its size. Berlin is an excellent launch point to any destination in Europe and is known for its first-rate public transportation system, which puts the entire city just a short transit ride away.

YAGER is housed in a 1500m2 loft on the banks of the river Spree in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg, one of the most energetic and culturally rich neighborhoods in Berlin. Numerous affordable and eclectic restaurants and shops are all located within a short walk from the office.

Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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