Lead World Designer

Description

Lead World Designer

The newest addition to our family of studios, Gargantuan was founded in early 2009 to create breakthrough massively multiplayer online games. Gargantuan is currently developing Marvel Universe. The studio is located in San Mateo, CA.

We are looking for a Lead World Designer to work on a highly anticipated MMORPG. Interested applicants should have a strong level design experience on several titles using multiple toolsets, and a thorough understanding of games and game-play mechanics.

Responsibilities:

* Spearhead all level creation efforts for the project. Work with the Creative Director and the design team to help design world and mission concepts and implement them
* Aggressively prototype and iterate on levels, missions, and mechanics
* Assist in the selection and improvement of level design technology and tools
* Balance and adjust game play experiences to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success.
* Create and maintain design, tools, and standards documentation throughout the project cycle
* Plan and guide the evolution of level building tools and methodology
* Mentor and guide other level designers