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[Full-time] Game Design and Production Assistant at Justin Leader

2012-01-29 15:17:03

Location:
URL: http://www.brbent.com

Description:

Design and Production Assistant (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 Assistant 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.

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

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[Part-time] 3D Game Art Internship at Codename

2011-10-26 18:07:57

Location: Los Angeles, California
URL: http://codenamegames.com

Description:

Codename Games is seeking a talented 3D artist to assist with 3D asset creation for various ongoing projects. You will be involved in the entire art process, from concept to asset creation, to animation. While you will be receiving direction from your project lead and a lead artist, you will also have an opportunity to influence the look of the games you work on. The games you work on will be in several art styles across multiple platforms, so flexibility and adaptability are key. This is an unpaid internship, but you will receive course credit and will be credited as an Assistant Artist on any games you work on. You will also be free to use projects you work on in your personal portfolio. Requirements:

Pursuing games-related or digital art degree

Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Maya (2008 or later)

Texturing skills in Maya

Strong concept art skills (line drawing and coloring)

Ability to receive/respond to art direction

Good communication skills and a positive attitude

Bonus Points:

Maya animation skills

Some game design background

Previous industry experience

About Codename Games Codename Games is an independent games label developing small, innovative, independent projects for consoles and the web. Borrowing ideas from the best maverick, artist-focused entertainment enterprises, Codename works with small independent developers worldwide, internally and externally to develop smart, new indie games. We are located in downtown Los Angeles. http://www.codenamegames.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/CODENAME/358090265838?ref=ts http://twitter.com/codenamegames To Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume, and link to an online portfolio or reel to jobs@codename.com. Please put 3D Game Art Intern in the subject line. Please, no calls or drop-ins.

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[Full-time] Game Designer at Disney Online Studios

2011-08-25 11:57:24

Location: Los Angeles, California
Description:

The Game Designer for Disney Online Studios is responsible for the overall game design of a specific project. This person will need to be assertive in rallying the team to the project’s creative vision and drive the project to a very high quality level while maintaining the team’s buy-in. Presentation skills are a must as this person will be expected to be able to clearly relay the project’s design vision and field any questions /concerns in a clear and professional manner.ResponsibilitiesGame Design:

Generate high level and universal systems design

Generate and guide low level mechanics and controls

Generate clear and understandable design documentation to a level detail actionable by production staff

Generate and present inspirational designs

Generate in-game content ranging from mechanics and character implementation to world layout

Identify player readability issues and offer solutions

Identify and then resolve points of player frustration

Analyze, understand and use as guidance competitive titles and mechanics

Properly and professionally balance internal production with external LOB’s. (Brand licensing, Marketing, Film studio, etc.)

Responsible for helping tune and polish the product

Properly balance project scope with timeline and budget demands

Design Leadership:

BE ASSERTIVE (without being dictatorial) in driving the design and product vision forward

Use communication skills to convey creative vision and requirements to the team (both written and verbal)

Develop and maintain strong ties with production staff to ensure the game’s creative vision is fulfilled.

Effectively give and receive constructive criticism

Call out when something is not good enough while maintaining team buy-in

Be a good salesman at all times for the project vision

Up to speed on the latest related gaming trends, system features and play style evolutions

Work closely with producers to find balance between products design vision and all business elements. (Milestones, marketing, legal issues, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

At least 2 years of game industry experience; preferably in Design

Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

Must have experience in the production process (Programming, model building, animation etc.)

Must have virtual world genre experience

Proficiency in Photoshop, Scripting Languages, MS office

Good writing skills

Drawing skills

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[Full-time] Combat Character Designer at arpit prasad

2011-04-11 16:59:20

Location: Santa Monica, CA
Description:

Assist, collaborate with and take direction from Senior Combat Designers as needed on any the following: character and boss designs from concept to implementation completion, including character animation implementation and tuning, environmental character impact, special effects, sound effects, AI gameplay scenario layout and gameplay tuning, controller configuration, gameplay features, magic distribution, character balance and ramping.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities: (Summary list of typical duties and responsibilities of the job / essential functions)
Work within the set standard for all character asset design, creation and in-game implementation within the production path as it relates to design, art and otherwise.

Participate in required production related meetings and functions as needed. Attend and participate in combat-specific discussions concerning combat design and combat design issues.

Must comprehend a working knowledge of the game production pipeline in order to communicate effectively with other team members.

Must understand the relationship between gameplay elements within the level and the overall game and all of the ways the player can respond to each gameplay element.

Required Knowledge / Skills: (Lists the job skills that must be met to perform the position (i.e. Managing subordinates; Knowledge specifications)
Experience using a text-based scripting language to setup character logic.

Basic knowledge of scripting languages and code (e.g., XML, C++, PERL) is preferred but not required.

Must be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot assigned characters.

Must have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of video game fun.

Must possess quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract concepts. Ability to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail.

Must be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production team (both internally and externally).

Must have excellent communication while still keeping the overall vision of the game in mind.

Qualifications: (Lists the experience, qualifications, and education required and preferred)

Required Experience / Education:
2 plus years in game development, with at least 1 year in Combat or Character Design (creative and technical) specific role.

Preferred Experience / Education:
2 plus years in game development, with at least 2 years in Combat or Character Design (creative and technical) specific role.

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[Full-time] Jr. Game Designer/Producer at Diamond Game Enterprises

2010-09-18 02:46:31

Location:
URL: http://reno.geebo.com/jobs-online/advertising/37358806?src=indeed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Description:

Diamond Game Enterprises is seeking a Game Designer/Producer to work with our team of artists, project managers, and engineers on all aspects of game art and storyboard design.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with, and a passion for video or slot games. We are looking for someone who is able to evaluate design concepts, layouts, and creative material for our company and provide creative direction.

This position works in the design phase to define the creative vision, fun factors, and the unique features of new games and then carries the vision through the development and production cycle working with all partners.

Responsibilities:

* Works closely with Graphic Designers and Software Developers, taking the lead role in brainstorming, conceptualizing, and presenting game production/design ideas based on generic feature requirements provided by Game Designer

* Reviews vendor and internal graphics and sound proofs for quality, style and aesthetics, ensuring that they meet and exceed established standards and design goals are on target

* Provides valuable, critical input on game choreography from a designer’s and player’s perspective, ensuring games are highly appealing in all ways

* Responsible for arbitrating trade-offs between the look/feel, game play, technological limitations, and schedule

* Manages regular product reviews and prioritizes feedback from executives, Game designer, and development team.

* Assumes responsibility for multiple assigned projects from conception to completion

* Continually adds value to the position, assigned projects and the department as a whole

Please, apply here

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[Full-time] Area Designer at Obsidian Entertainment at Obsidian Entertainment

2010-03-09 19:13:35

Location: Irvine, California
URL: http://www.obsidianent.com/

Description:

Area Designer at Obsidian Entertainment

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for experienced and talented designers to do area design for our growing team of RPG developers. For this project, area design refers primarily to content creation and involves designing area layout, pacing, and balancing as well as scripting encounters, creature placement, but area construction experience (especially in the G.E.C.K., Unreal, or other 3D level construction program) is a plus.

Requirements:

· 1+ years game industry experience

· Area design experience on at least one title, including at least one RPG, FPS, or other action title

· Worked on at least one shipped titles through their complete production cycles

· Thorough understanding of the game development process and requirements

· Exceptional creativity

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Love of computer and console role-playing/action games

· Team player

· Excellent communication skills

· Able to adhere to tight schedules

Responsibilities:

· Design game content – quests, NPCs, items

· Maintain game design documentation

· Communicate area design requirements with art and programming teams

Portfolio Requirements:

· Please provide a list of the specific areas you designed in the game or mod’s

All resumes must be accompanied with Website portfolio

Simply apply via e-mail: jobs@obsidian.net

Please put the job you are applying to in the subject line please

Please no phone calls or drop ins. We only accept emailed applications

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[Full-time] Game Designer at Infinity Ward

2009-03-14 20:31:45

Location:
URL: http://www.infinityward.com/

Description:

Do you want to be a Designer on some of the best selling and most critically acclaimed shooters of all time? Check out our forum thread: How to Become a Designer at IW

We highly recommend you check out the forum thread to learn more about what an awesome job it is to be a Designer at IW and what we look for in candidates, but here’s the short and sweet. Infinity Ward wants to talk to you if you fit either of these categories.

1) World Builder

You are a master of building beautiful levels and environments with a critical eye towards first-person shooter gameplay scenarios.

You are extremely proficient with 3D modeling either in proprietary tools (Radiant, UnRealEd etc.) and/or commercial 3d packages.

You can show us phenomenal screenshots for full 3D levels for an existing title or personal project.

2) Gameplay Scripter

You thrive on creating the minute-to-minute firefights, action sequences and holy-s**t moments that keep gamers coming back for more.

You are experienced with C-style scripting languages and have the ability to think like a programmer to solve problems and accomplish your vision.

You feel comfortable writing script to handle gameplay systems such as basic AI behavior, vehicle movement, scripted sequences and more.

You can show us actual playable levels or gameplay systems that you have scripted yourself for an existing title or personal project.

Requirements for both positions:

Demonstrable experience that will blow our minds: we are very selective, but it’s worth it if you make the cut.

Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths of weaknesses of recent games. Must be able to list techniques used to make fun FPS combat.

Serious long term passion for First Person Shooters, Console or PC.

Collaborate with your team to create and refine gameplay mechanics.

Prioritize well and meet dead lines, communicate progress with the lead designer well and frequently.

Pluses:

Drawing/art skills.

Programming experience.

Professional full time industry experience.

How do I apply?

Show us a portfolio of polished, playable 3D levels (and screenshots of them), with an explanation of what substantial role you had in completing them. This is the best possible way to get hired. Bonus points for a complete single-player level. A portfolio like this is something you can build up whether or not you have ever worked in the industry, and to us, is the strongest indicator of skill and passion for the job.

And if I don’t have a relevant portfolio but want to create one?

Our tools are available for download. You can create levels for your Infinity Ward application using the most relevant tools available. We’re looking for the “wow” factor; game design that will blow our minds. Make a level that will knock our socks off. It’s a challenge, but it’s worth it if it means you get a job here.

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We look for both scripting and level design skills (if you are stronger in one skill set than the other, make your maps shine in that area.) Show us your best work. Specifically, we look for:

Dramatic single-player mission design ability

The skills and judgment to implement your design using CoD4’s level scripts and Radiant

Composition skills

Detailing skills

Realistic scale and feel

Technical ability with the COD4 tools

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