Did all of the new games at E3 pump you up? Did you see something –a game, mechanic, mode of play, or a crazy creature that really got your video game developer creative juices flowing? If that is the case – then we want you to run with those ideas! Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Designer to oversee designs from conception to completion for projects through the development of playable levels including layout, modeling, gameplay, scripting and balancing. We know that it takes a team to bring a level to life- and we are looking for someone to help lead that charge!

 

What you would be doing: duties and responsibilities include:

• Design levels in 2D, build out 3D roughs in Maya, work with artists to ensure that the levels are built to spec.

• Design and write specs for weapons, AI behavior, and other design-related features. Ensure features and assets are implemented correctly and are up to Insomniac’s high quality standards by communicating regularly with other departments.

• Maintain macro design and project vision.

• Review and approve level designs.

• Attends focus tests, writes up results and presents plan to make necessary changes, and ensures appropriate gameplay tuning (pre and post focus test.)

• Develop prototype game systems and interactions during pre-production, in coordination with the pre-production team members

• Maintain the design of, and coordinate the development and polish of major game systems throughout production

• Balances the needs of the design department with the logistical and artistic needs of other departments

• Be a mentor for the design team and assist with their professional growth at Insomniac Games

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure the timely completion of design goals that meet or exceed the high qualitative expectations of Insomniac Games

• Frequently play all levels, and review all features and game mechanics for fun factor. Provide feedback and suggest necessary design changes.

• Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

What you bring with you – the qualifications:

• Fifth year college or university program certificate; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have shipped at least two completed titles

• Strong experience with level editing tools (Radiant, Unreal, Hammer, or proprietary editors) and scripting.

• Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling program.

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Project.

• Adobe Illustrator experience and LUA scripting skills are a plus.

 

Individual must have very good interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential.

 

 

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you to be creative, then we look forward to hearing from you! Please use the link below and apply directly thru the website.  Thanks!