Game Designer

Description

We're seeking game designers experienced with 3D level editor tools, who can build solid, fun environments and scenarios for a game. Game designers bring together the work of a talented team of modelers, animators, programmers, sound engineers, and script writers, and it's up to them to combine them in a way that is compelling and fun.

This position requires experience designing and completing levels, though that experience need not be commercial. You must be comfortable designing levels both from scratch and from a design document.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Reports to Lead Designer or Design Director
• Work closely with Production, Art, and Development to define creative vision and feasibility
• Ability to work both independently and with other team members within deadline situations
• Plan projects and define priorities
• Be able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Attend group meetings
• Responsible for creation of a large number of documents, including:
• Concept documents
• Design documents
• Functional specifications
• Game progression flow charts
• User interface navigation flow charts
• Sales documents
• Outline of all major content, including art, sound, and video requirements
• Design tasks including:
• Level design
• Character design
• Vehicle design
• AI behavior
• User interface layout
• Testing
• Understand the technical constraints of game design
• Review and evaluate competing products
• Other duties assigned as necessary