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Design and Production Internship (Paid)

Overview:

Big Red Button is composed of veteran game developers focused on delivering authentic gaming experiences that are as fun to watch as they are to play.

Our 22-person studio in Southern California is seeking up-and-coming game designers for a Design and Production Internship (Paid) to work on a landmark “unannounced” project. 

Job Description

This position is an entry-level position for a talented and ambitious developer.  Three-quarters of the job will be as a design staffer, working with our lead and senior designers, and one-quarter of the job will be working directly with the producer on production tasks. 

The ideal candidate should want to “graduate” from this position within a year to be a Junior Designer on staff.

Requirements:

Ideal candidate will have

·         Extensive knowledge of co-op and multiplayer games

·         Experience with Maya to prototype game scenarios

·         The ability to document and visualize ideas and concepts

·         Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, and Excel

·         The capacity to articulate and communicate effectively

·         Great organization, analytical, and lateral thinking skills

·         Exacting attention to detail

·         Proven ability to learn complex software

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

·         Monitor all feedback from our publisher, including: logging and tracking publisher's feedback, and coordinate with team's producer to address feedback.

·         Work with Senior Designers to prototype game play in Maya and Crytek engine.

·         Collaborate with team to create innovative game play ideas and generate solutions for existing design challenges.

·         Analyze and comment on builds, and catalog  bugs.

·         Research, critique, and chronicle competitive titles strengths and weaknesses

·         Assist producer and keep the gears of development running smoothly.

In return gain valuable experience from a team that has worked on successful titles such as Uncharted, True Crime, and Jax and Daxter.

If interested, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@brbent.com. Please type "Game Design and Production Intern" in the subject line.