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

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