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  • Level Designer Intern (D) at Related Designs in Germany on Jul 13, 2010
  • Level Design Intern (D) at Quadriga Games in Germany on Jul 13, 2010
  • Level Designer/Scripter at Avalanche Studios in Sweden on Jul 13, 2010
  • Environment Artist (F) at Cyanide in France on Jul 13, 2010
  • Quest Designer at Cyanide in France on Jul 13, 2010




    • Level Design Jobs Featured Jobs

  • Level Designer at IllFonic in USA - Colorado
  • Sr. Generalist Engineer at Gazillion Entertainment in USA - California
  • 2 X Lead Level Designer at 3pod in Canada




    • Level Design Jobs Summary - Sorted by Location (ascending)

  • Lighting Artist at Relic Entertainment in Canada
  • 2 X Lead Level Designer at 3pod in Canada
  • Sr. Level Designer at Digital Extremes in Canada
  • Environment Artist (F) at Cyanide in France
  • Quest Designer at Cyanide in France
  • Ld. Env. Artist (F) at Kylotonn in France
  • Environment Artist (F) at Mzone Studio in France
  • Environment Artist at Arkane Studios in France
  • Level Architect at Arkane Studios in France
  • Environment Artist (F) at Punchers Impact in France
  • Level Designer (D) at CorePlay in Germany
  • Level Design Intern (D) at Related Designs in Germany
  • Level Design Intern (D) at The Games Company in Germany
  • Level Designer Intern (D) at Related Designs in Germany
  • Level Design Intern (D) at Quadriga Games in Germany
  • Level Designer (D) at CipSoft in Germany
  • Level Designer/Scripter at Avalanche Studios in Sweden
  • Sr. Level Artist at EA Dice in Sweden
  • Level Designers at Crystal Dynamics in USA - California
  • Sr. Generalist Engineer at Gazillion Entertainment in USA - California
  • Level Designer at LucasArts in USA - California
  • Env. Artist at Naughty Dog in USA - California
  • Env. Art Director at Sledgehammer in USA - California
  • Gameplay Script at Liquid Entertainment in USA - California
  • Texture Artist at Naughty Dog in USA - California
  • Texture Artist at S2Games in USA - California
  • Lighting Artist at Naughty Dog in USA - California
  • Env. Artist at Liquid Entertainment in USA - California
  • Env. Artists at Crystal Dynamics in USA - California
  • Env. Artists at WhiteMoon Dreams in USA - California
  • Ld. Level Designer at Visceral Games in USA - California
  • Level Designer at Crystal Dynamics in USA - California
  • Environment Artist at Ready At Dawn Studios in USA - California
  • Lighting Artist at Ready At Dawn Studios in USA - California
  • Lighting Artist at EA Maxis in USA - California
  • Level Designer at IllFonic in USA - Colorado
  • Environment Artist at Idol Minds in USA - Colorado
  • Sr. Environment Artist at Idol Minds in USA - Colorado
  • Lighting Artist at Volition in USA - Illinois
  • Level Builder at Irrational Games in USA - Massachusetts
  • Sr. Environment Artist at Kaos Studios in USA - New York
  • Env. Artist (int.) at Vigil Games in USA - Texas
  • Level Designer at id Software in USA - Texas
  • Environment Artist at id Software in USA - Texas
  • Sr. Lighting Artist at Airtight Games in USA - Washington
  • Ld. Level Designer at Airtight Games in USA - Washington




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    Relic Entertainment
    Canada
    May 13, 2010
    Lighting Artist
    Relic Entertainment, award winning developers of Homeworld, Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, is looking for a Senior Artist/Lighter with AAA console shooter experience for our highly anticipated third person shooter for Xbox 360 and PS3….Space Marine.

    Recently named to Gamespots' most anticipated games of 2010, Space Marine is set in the ever popular Warhammer 40,000 universe. Gamers will take the role of a Space Marine hero fighting to defend the Imperium of Man against a host of enemies. Space Marine promises gamers the most intimate Warhammer 40,000 experience to date; the combat will be up close, brutal…..and glorious!

    Check out our game trailer at: http://www.spacemarine.com/#/en/

    The Senior Artist/Lighter will work with the Art Director to define and implement the final lighting for the game. They will need to be able to communicate and demonstrate any lighting needs to the programming team. Everyone wants to make great games. Come to Relic and you will.

    Responsibilities:
    • Communicate effectively with both artists and programmers
    • Document and teach needed art production techniques to artists
    • Use latest techniques and tools to light in game environments and characters
    • Work with Art Director and Designers to achieve final lighting for game
    • Work with rendering programmers to design and refine lighting technology for the game.
    • Optimizing lighting for delivery on console

    Requirements:
    • Post-secondary traditional art training, preferably Degree or BA in Fine or Commercial Graphic Arts or equivalent experience
    • 5+ years of relevant experience
    • An advanced understanding of real-time rendering’s performance needs
    • Advanced knowledge of lighting and shadow techniques
    • Thorough knowledge and proficiency using 3D modeling packages, including but not limited to 3D Studio Max
    • Thorough knowledge and efficiency using 2D art creation/manipulation packages, including but not limited to Photoshop
    • Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player

    To Apply:
    Please send your resume and a link to your online portfolio to jobs@relic.com. Relic would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


    3pod
    Canada
    Feb 19, 2010
    2 X Lead Level Designer
    The Lead Level Designer is a senior level designer whose main responsibility is to manage the level design team and guide them in all aspects of producing a game level. They lead by example and act as mentor and coach to the level design staff. They have strong influence over all design decisions of the level design team.

    If you want more information, or if you wish to apply, go on our web site at www.3pod.ca


    Digital Extremes
    Canada
    Jul 13, 2010
    Sr. Level Designer
    Digital Extremes is always on the lookout for top-notch talent to join our team in London, Ontario, Canada. With a tight-knit team, a passion for best practices and an environment that fosters creativity not to mention fantastic perks - Digital Extremes is a great place to challenge and enhance your creative abilities. All you need to do is apply! For more information on Digital Extremes visit our website at www.digitalextremes.com

    Main responsibilities:
    # Follow the level design pipeline from "pen & paper" game designs to implement spectacular character based levels and ultra-fun gameplay mechanics.
    # Work closely with level layout artists to identify level assets and gameplay direction to ensure visual and technical quality for the levels.
    # Follow direction of Lead Level Designer to maintain gameplay vision consistency.
    # Mentor and give feedback to other less experienced Level Designers.
    # Contribute to level concept, layout, implementation (camera, entity, etc.), prototype modeling, scenario creation, event scripting, game balancing, pacing, and gameplay tuning.
    # Contribute to general game design, as well as cooperate with all other facets of game production (programming, environment/world art and animation).
    # Place and trigger entities (such as enemies, movers, and objects) to create fun, absorbing gameplay.
    # Master internal tools for modeling environments and integrating game play.
    # Rough out world geometry, camera paths, and lighting using 3D world-building tools.
    # Assist with the scripting of gameplay entities and events.
    # Creatively resolve gameplay and production issues.
    # Meet production schedules and deadlines.
    # Collaborate with Design team to define and refine gameplay mechanics.
    # Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.

    Qualifications:
    # 2+ shipped professional titles.
    # 4+ years game industry experience.
    # Solid knowledge of game editors.
    # Previous expreience working on AAA 1st person shooter titles.
    # Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary.
    # Ability to meet tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment.
    # Aptitude for learning new software tools.
    # Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills.
    # Willing to relocate to Canada.

    Preferred Extras:
    # Knowledge of LUA or other scripting languages.


    Cyanide
    France
    Jul 13, 2010
    Environment Artist (F)
    Cyanide est ΰ la recherche de 2 Environnement Artists pour un nouveau RPG inspirι d'une des plus grandes sagas d'heroic-fantasy de George R.R. Martin : Le Trτne de Fer. Dιveloppι sur le Unreal Engine 3, il sortira sur Xbox 360, PS3 & PC.

    Au sein de la cellule Environnement, vous aurez ΰ collaborer ιtroitement avec le Lead Artist, les Level Designers ainsi que les Quest Designers afin de produire des environnements sur la base d'un design graphique ιtabli ainsi que d'un level design.
    Vous utiliserez votre sens artistique dans la rιalisation d’ambiances de qualitι, et votre sens de l'organisation afin de tirer au mieux partie des ressources qui seront mises ΰ votre disposition.

    Candidate Profile
    Qualitιs requises :

    * Sensibilitι artistique
    * Organisι, rigoureux, autonome et autocritique avec bon esprit de synthθse
    * Excellent relationnel pour s'intιgrer facilement, avec un bon esprit d'ιquipe
    * Κtre capable de travailler sous contraintes : respect de la direction du projet, du game design, des dιlais, des lignes directrices...
    * Capacitι ΰ communiquer ses idιes facilement au reste de l'ιquipe.
    * Passion pour la crιation de jeux.

    Connaissances :

    * Maξtrise des outils de production utilisιs : 3DSmax, Photoshop, Zbrush.
    * Connaissance de l'Unreal Engine
    * Connaissances des contraintes liιes au temps rιel

    Formation et expιrience :

    * Au moins 5 ans d'expιrience dans le jeu vidιo en tant qu'Env Artist ou poste ιquivalent.


    Cyanide
    France
    Jul 13, 2010
    Quest Designer
    Cyanide est ΰ la recherche de 5 Quest Designers pour un nouveau RPG inspirι d'une des plus grandes saga d'heroic-fantasy de George R.R. Martin : Le Trτne de Fer.

    Dιveloppι sur le Unreal Engine 3, il sortira sur Xbox 360, PS3 & PC.

    Au sein de la cellule Narration/Env, vous travaillerez en binτme avec les Level Designers sur la conception, l'ιcriture et l'intιgration des quκtes principales et secondaires.
    Vous aurez aussi ΰ travailler rιguliθrement avec le Lead Game Designer, les Scιnaristes ainsi que le Directeur Artistique afin de vous assurez de la cohιrence de votre travail ainsi que du respect de l’œuvre.

    Candidate Profile
    Qualitιs Requises:

    * Passionnι de RPGs (occidental ou asiatique, PC ou console)
    * Passion pour l'ιcriture
    * Joueur avide de jeu vidιo
    * Bagage culturel important (cinιma, lecture, musique, etc.)
    * Travaux personnels: mod, jeux, travaux d'ιcritures, …
    * Passionnι de jeux de rτles papier ou grandeur nature

    Connaissances:

    * Avoir lu le roman « Le Trτne de Fer » de George R. R. Martin est un gros plus
    * Expιrience sur l'Unreal Editor est un gros plus

    Formation et expιrience:

    * Une expιrience en tant que Mission Designer ou Quest Designer est souhaitι
    * Diplτmι en formation de game designer ou de scιnariste ou expιrience ΰ un poste ιquivalent


    Kylotonn
    France
    May 13, 2010
    Ld. Env. Artist (F)
    Description du poste
    Dans le cadre du dιveloppement de jeux sur PS3 et XBOX360, Kylotonn recherche un Lead Artist Environment.

    Vous aurez ΰ charge :

    * de valider et d’exporter toutes les ressources 3D et 2D.
    * d’assurer la connexion entre les ιquipes techniques et graphiques.
    * de faire l’interface entre le Directeur Artistique et l’ιquipe graphique.
    * de rιfιrer de l’avancement du dιveloppement des ressources graphiques au chef de projet.
    * d’assurer la livraison des ressources graphiques dans les dιlais.


    Profil du candidat
    Connaissances requises :

    * Vous maitrisez 3DS Max & Photoshop
    * Vous connaissez les contraintes techniques de la 3D temps rιel

    Idιalement, vous avez :

    * Participι ΰ un jeu sorti en tant que Lead Artist sur console ou PC


    Mzone Studio
    France
    Mar 17, 2010
    Environment Artist (F)
    Description du poste
    Mzone Studio recherche un 3D Environment Artist (modιlisation, texture, ιclairage, rendus…) pour participer au dιveloppement de jeux d’aventure multiplateforme (PC, Mac, Iphone…).

    Profil du candidat
    Vous maitrisez parfaitement 3DS MAX et Photoshop, vous avez un excellent niveau dans le rendu rιaliste, vous κtes rigoureux et autonome, vous avez une bonne culture de l’image et du jeu vidιo, vous recherchez toujours ΰ produire des images de trθs haute qualitι.


    Arkane Studios
    France
    Apr 30, 2010
    Environment Artist
    Arkane Studios is seeking talented and highly experienced Environment Artists to join our team in Lyon, France to work on a unannounced AAA project.

    Responsibilities:
    Answering to the Lead Environment Artist and to the Art Director, you will take care of the:
    - Creation of textures and their integration in the game levels.
    - Creation of 3D objects (setting elements, architecture elements...) and their integration in the game levels (using Unreal Editor).
    - Optimization of created assets following the technical requirements.

    Requirements:
    - Good observation skills, technically minded and strong graphical culture (photography, cinema and painting).
    - Traditional art training, you know how to draw and understand color.
    - Strong knowledge of Photoshop and 3D software (Maya preferred but not exclusive).
    - Good knowledge of Z-brush and Turtle (occlusion map).
    - Relevant experience with Unreal is preferred.
    - Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
    How to apply?
    If you are interested in this position, please complete our recruitment form here:

    http://www.arkane-studios.fr/uk/jobs.php


    Arkane Studios
    France
    Apr 30, 2010
    Level Architect
    Arkane Studios is seeking talented and highly experienced Level Architect to join our team in Lyon, France to work on a unannounced AAA project.

    Responsibilities:
    Answering to the Lead Environment Artist and to the Art Director, you will take care of the:

    - Creation of level assets from the initial blockout, light pass, placement of assets created by other artists (props, textures...).

    - At the heart of the level creation process you will respond to the needs of prop artists, while staying within the constraints of level designers in charge of gameplay.

    Requirements:
    - Good observation skills, technically minded and strong graphical culture (photography, cinema and painting).
    - Ability to translate 2D designs into a 3D playable level.
    - Traditional art training, you know how to draw and understand color.
    - You're passionate about video games and have an excellent understanding of spacial constraints for a game balanced between gameplay, esthetics and performance.
    - Relevant experience with Unreal is preferred (mod experience accepted as well).
    - Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
    - Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Maya.
    How to apply?
    If you are interested in this position, please complete our recruitment form here:

    http://www.arkane-studios.fr/uk/jobs.php


    Punchers Impact
    France
    Feb 26, 2010
    Environment Artist (F)
    Description du poste
    Punchers Impact recherche un 3D Environment Artist / texturer pour participer au dιveloppement d’un jeu action / beat’em all cartoon sur les consoles de derniθre gιnιration.

    En travail conjoint avec le Lead Art et Concept Artist, vous devrez rιaliser la modιlisation d’objets 3D, leur texturing et leur intιgration dans les niveaux.

    Profil du candidat

    * Vous maitrisez parfaitement 3ds Max et Photoshop.
    * Vous avez une bonne connaissance de Z-Brush.
    * Vous avez un bon niveau en dessin 2D traditionnel.
    * Vous κtes attirι et compιtent en style cartoon.
    * Vous κtes autonome et rigoureux.
    * Vous avez au moins une premiθre expιrience professionnelle dans le jeu vidιo.

    Informations supplιmentaires
    Poste ΰ pourvoir de suite !


    CorePlay
    Germany
    Apr 30, 2010
    Level Designer (D)
    Zur Verstδrkung unseres Teams suchen wir ab sofort einen Praktikanten im Bereich Game und Level Design, der uns tatkrδftig bei der Arbeit an dem vom FilmFernsehFonds Bayern gefφrderten Rollenspielprojekt \"Myth of Glory\" unterstόtzen kann.

    Deine Aufgaben:
    * Erstellen und Ausgestalten von Spielumgebungen im hauseigenen Editor
    * Einpflegen von Grafik-Assets in den Editor
    * Unterstόtzung des Game Designers beim Ausarbeiten von Spielmechaniken
    * Recherche und Analyse von Konkurrenzprodukten

    Du hast…
    * ...einen Wohnsitz in Mόnchen oder Umgebung.
    * ...gute Kenntnis von (Action-)Rollenspielen und u.U. von Pen&Paper Rollenspielen.
    * ...Erfahrung mit dem Editieren und Ausgestalten von Leveln mit den Editoren gδngiger Spiele (z.B. Neverwinter Nights, Warcraft III, Torchlight...) oder vergleichbare Kenntnisse vorzuweisen.
    * ...Grundkenntnisse in Maya 2009.
    * ...gute Kenntnis von MS Office Produkten (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote).
    * ...eine schnelle Auffassungsgabe fόr relevante Details und die Fδhigkeit diese zielgerichtet auszuformulieren und ggf. zu illustrieren.

    Wir bieten Dir...
    * ...eine angemessene Vergόtung.
    * ...die Mφglichkeit an einem professionellen Spieleprojekt zu arbeiten.
    * ...die Chance, deine Fδhigkeiten mit eigenstδndiger Arbeit unter Beweis zu stellen.
    * ...Kollegen mit mehreren Jahren Erfahrung in der Spielebranche.
    * ...eine familiδre Arbeitsatmosphδre in einem jungen und engagierten Team.

    Interessenten bewerben sich bitte ausschlieίlich per e-mail an jobs@coreplay.de!

    Deine Bewerbung sollte neben einem kurzen Lebenslauf mit Lichtbild auch Arbeitsproben in Form von Screenshots enthalten.


    Related Designs
    Germany
    Jun 20, 2010
    Level Design Intern (D)
    Ihr Profil:

    - Gutes Gespόr fόr Formen, Landschaften, Gestaltung und Farben
    - Hohe Kreativitδt bei gleichzeitiger Einhaltung vorgegebener Anforderungen
    - Sehr gute Teamfδhigkeit und Kommunikationseigenschaften
    - Professionelle Arbeitseinstellung (Disziplin, Effizienz, Auge fόrs Detail)
    - Affinitδt zu Aufbaustrategiespielen (Anno, Civ usw.) ist von Vorteil
    - Grundkenntnisse von Scripting und logischen Ablδufen sind von Vorteil
    - Gute Englischkenntnisse


    Ihr Aufgabenbereich:

    - Erstellen von Spielwelten
    - Konzeptionieren und Erstellen von Missionsablδufen
    - Pflege der Dokumentation


    Wir bieten Ihnen:

    - Eine professionelle Arbeitsumgebung
    - Ein hohes Maί an eigenverantwortlichem Arbeiten
    - Abwechslungsreiche Tδtigkeiten in einem hochmotivierten Team


    The Games Company
    Germany
    Feb 15, 2010
    Level Design Intern (D)
    Level Design Trainee (m/w)

    Aufgabengebiet:

     Konzeptionieren von Spielleveln fόr 3D Umgebungen in verschiedensten Ausprδgungen (Stadt/Land, Modern/Historisch, Real/Fantasie etc.)
    Anforderungen:
     Fδhigkeit zur Transformierung von Textbeschreibungen/Conceptzeichnungen in Landschaftsdarstellung mit Unterhaltungswert
     Computer-/Videospielaffinitδt
     Sehr gute Team- und Kommunikationsfδhigkeit
     Selbststδndiges Arbeiten und die Fδhigkeit, sich schnell auf neue Produktionsflόsse einzustellen
     Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

    Von Vorteil, aber nicht zwingend sind:

     Beherrschung von Darstellungstechniken insbesondere zeichnerische Kompetenzen zur Landschafts-/Locationplanung
     Studium der Landschaftsarchitektur oder vergleichbarer Studiengδnge
     Grundkenntnisse mit 3D-Software
     Grundkenntnisse im Bereich Scripting / Programmierun

    Gewόnschte Arbeitsproben (mindestens 2 davon)

     Levelkonzepte/-karten
     Screenshots/Render/Demovideos von gestalteten Leveln
     Spielbare gestaltete Level/Mods fόr gδngige Computerspiele

    Wir bieten Ihnen eine herausfordernde und abwechslungsreiche Tδtigkeit in einem aufstrebenden Unternehmen. Ein teamorientierter Arbeitsstil ist fόr uns ebenso selbstverstδndlich wie hohes Engagement bei der Bewδltigung anstehender Aufgaben. Senden Sie uns Ihre aussagekrδftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen per Email bitte an:

    jobs-development@the-games-company.com


    Related Designs
    Germany
    Jul 13, 2010
    Level Designer Intern (D)
    Praktikant Level Design (m/w)
    ------------------------------------

    Ihr Profil:

    - Gutes Gespόr fόr Formen, Landschaften, Gestaltung und Farben
    - Hohe Kreativitδt bei gleichzeitiger Einhaltung vorgegebener Anforderungen
    - Sehr gute Teamfδhigkeit und Kommunikationseigenschaften
    - Professionelle Arbeitseinstellung (Disziplin, Effizienz, Auge fόrs Detail)
    - Affinitδt zu Aufbaustrategiespielen (Anno, Civ usw.) ist von Vorteil
    - Grundkenntnisse von Scripting und logischen Ablδufen sind von Vorteil
    - Gute Englischkenntnisse

    Ihr Aufgabenbereich:

    - Erstellen von Spielwelten
    - Konzeptionieren und Erstellen von Missionsablδufen
    - Pflege der Dokumentation

    Wir bieten Ihnen:

    - Eine professionelle Arbeitsumgebung
    - Ein hohes Maί an eigenverantwortlichem Arbeiten
    - Abwechslungsreiche Tδtigkeiten in einem hochmotivierten Team


    Quadriga Games
    Germany
    Jul 13, 2010
    Level Design Intern (D)
    Leveldesign Trainee (w/m)

    Anstellungsart:
    Vollzeit, 6 Monate

    Ihr Profil:
    • Sie haben bereits Erfahrung im Leveldesign als Modder oder eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung im Bereich Multimedia oder Gamedesign
    • Sie besitzen gute Kenntnisse in Photoshop
    • Sie arbeiten selbststδndig und strukturiert
    • Sie sind ein Teamplayer
    • Kenntnisse mit 3DStudioMax oder CrazyBump sind von Vorteil

    Ihre Aufgaben:
    • Editieren von 3D-Objekten im hauseigenen Editor
    • Finetuning von Missionen
    • Erstellen von diversen Levels-Parts
    • Erstellen von Texturen, Normalmaps, Specularmaps

    Unser Angebot:
    • Mitarbeit in einem hoch motivierten und erfahrenen Team
    • Anspruchsvolle und teils eigenverantwortliche Arbeit
    • Ein freundliches Arbeitsumfeld


    CipSoft
    Germany
    Apr 30, 2010
    Level Designer (D)
    Um unsere Spieler stδndig neu begeistern zu kφnnen, brauchen wir zur Neu- und Weiterentwicklung unserer Produkte Unterstόtzung. Daher suchen wir an unserem Sitz in Regensburg Dich als:

    Game Content Designer/in

    Deine Aufgaben umfassen:
    • Ermittlung und Auswertung statistischer Zusammenhδnge in unseren Online-Spielen
    • Erstellung von Balancing-Konzepten und deren Umsetzung im Content (z. B. Loot-Verteilung, Preisgestaltung von Items)
    • Mitarbeit beim Entwurf und der Ausarbeitung neuer Features
    • Dokumentation bestehender und neuer Teile des Spielinhalts
    • selbststδndiges Verfassen von englischen Texten (Konzepte, Story, Quests, NPCs)
    • Schreiben von Skripten fόr Ereignisse im Spiel
    • Game-Testing und Bearbeitung von Bugreports
    • Implementierung von 2D-Kartenbereichen mit hauseigenen Tools

    Neben der Begeisterung fόr Computerspiele erwarten wir:
    • sehr gutes Englisch und sprachliches Ausdrucksvermφgen
    • professioneller Umgang mit Excel
    • Grundkenntnisse in Statistik (v.a. Regressionsanalyse) und ausgeprδgte analytische Fδhigkeiten
    • Grundkenntnisse in Programmierung
    • Kreativitδt und gute Kenntnis von Online-Spielen
    • selbststδndige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise

    Idealerweise bringst Du noch mit:
    • Erfahrung im Level-Design und Umgang mit Level-Editoren
    • Grundkenntnisse in Makro-/Mikroφkonomie


    Avalanche Studios
    Sweden
    Jul 13, 2010
    Level Designer/Scripter
    Avalanche Studios is currently looking for an experienced Level Scripter/Designer to help contribute to the future success of the studio.

    As a Level scripter you work close with other designers and coders, from establishing design documents and flowcharts, implementing and scripting, to polish before shipping the game. Your job is to script and tweak the more advance narrative and gameplay driven scenarios by using our game engine editor and python script language.

    The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated individual who is good at communicating and working within cross-discipline teams. You have a great interest in games and have probably been building levels in your spare time for many years.

    Requirements

    * 4+ years industry experience as a Level Scripter or Level Designer
    * One or more game titles shipped as a Level Scripter or Level Designer
    * LUA and/or Python scripting experience or similar scripting language
    * Experience from working with editor e.g. Source, Unreal, Crytek Sandbox or similar
    * You’’re articulate, have strong conceptual skills and the ability to communicate your ideas visually and verbally
    * You enjoy working as part of a team and are able to meaningfully critique a level (as well as accept criticism)

    To apply for this position please register at our site with a detailed CV and cover letter. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm, Sweden.


    EA Dice
    Sweden
    Mar 17, 2010
    Sr. Level Artist
    Easy’ is the name of an EA business unit located in the DICE offices in Stockholm, dedicated to developing and operating free-to-play titles aimed at a mass-market audience. It currently operates Battlefield Heroes, Battleforge and Lord of Ultima. Easy is now looking for a Senior Level Artist to work on new title currently in pre-production.

    Job description
    Your primary responsibilities will be to compose the graphical parts of a level, and being end-to-end responsible for building 3D objects, texturing, lighting and final level layout. You will have great creative freedom, and work in a small team of level artists managed by an Art Director.

    Required Qualifications
    Excellent skills in Photoshop
    Excellent skills in Maya
    Excellent English skills (knowing Swedish is not required but an advantage) Documented artistic skills Understanding for scripts and console commands

    Furthermore you’re probably already working as an artist in the gaming industry and therefore have the experience of working in bigger projects. You have an excellent artistic ability and you are driven to find the right visual feeling and quality in your work. You are also goal-oriented and like having the responsibility for a timely delivery as well as the quality of that delivery. Workload is varying and overtime often occurs before milestone deliveries. Off course you also have a big interest in computer games.

    General Information
    The position is permanent and desired start date will be as soon as possible. If you are interested, please submit your application and CV immediately to oburman@ea.com. For more information please contact Oskar Burman, at +46 8 658 78 00.


    Crystal Dynamics
    USA - California
    Mar 27, 2010
    Level Designers
    Contract Level Designers
    Crystal Dynamics is looking for up and coming talented, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individuals who will create levels from early conception to polish while collaborating with systems and art teams as well as leads to realize their vision. We're looking for team players who have the passion and believe they have what it takes to make awesome levels!

    Responsibilities:
    · Responsible for designing and developing game levels from paper to full implementation
    · Work closely with level artists to fully realize the level design goals
    · Document level design decisions clearly in a well defined format and communicate to key stakeholders
    · Implement and tune level setups within a proprietary authoring environment
    · Work with Leads to iterate against the goals within the allotted timeframe
    · Work with system designers to ensure successful integration of gameplay systems into the levels

    Requirements:
    · 1+ years or its equivalent of experience
    · Exhibits a passion and enthusiasm for making and playing games
    · Experience with development tools and scripting languages
    · Excellent knowledge of game design theory as well as game development methodologies
    · An understanding of contemporary game design space and a deep understanding of competitive products
    · Will consider any candidate with extensive, current mod work

    Preferred Skills and abilities:
    · Ability to write scenario/process specific documents including level briefs, specs and design concept docs
    · Experience on action, action/adventure and FPS titles a plus
    · Ability to design and develop systems from concept stage to scripting within in-house proprietary tools
    · Ability to establish design goals within assigned scope and direction, and clearly communicate those to others
    · Ability to lead and direct meetings such as brainstorms, etc to promote collaboration amongst designers and other disciplines
    · Ability to objectively breakdown design concepts and provide clear feedback to others when appropriate
    · Experience with Maya a plus
    · Able to show current mod or level design work a plus

    This is a contract position in Redwood City, California. Not open to third party agencies.


    Gazillion Entertainment
    USA - California
    Mar 23, 2010
    Sr. Generalist Engineer
    Gazillion Entertainment is a leading developer, publisher and operator of massively
    multiplayer online (MMO) games for wide audiences. Gazillion has assembled talent
    from across the landscape of MMOs, videogames, animated feature films and
    technology to address the mission of building breakthrough massively multiplayer
    experiences featuring world class brands and original franchises, superior
    production quality and unmatched gameplay.

    Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has four independent but wholly
    owned MMO development studios located in California, Colorado, and Washington
    currently in production on such titles as the Marvel Super Hero Squad and Marvel
    Universe MMOs, LEGO Universe, Jumpgate Evolution and as yet unannounced AAA MMOs.

    Requirements:
    Minimum 5 years
    Extensive knowledge of Unreal 3
    Shipped at least 2 AAA games on Unreal 3
    C and C++ expert level
    Low-level programming experience
    Extensive console programming experience
    Good knowledge of math, especially 3D math
    Ability to deliver solid engineering work with minimal guidance
    Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, advanced degrees a plus
    Have a helpful, solution-oriented attitude and strong verbal skills

    Functional Knowledge:
    Strong plus: Database design and programming
    Strong plus: Experience with server architectures and distributed programming
    Strong plus: Experience developing and shipping MMO games
    Strong plus: Experience with Lua, python, Havok, FMOD, AI, animation, shader
    development, graphics algorithms
    Strong plus: Strong creative sense


    LucasArts
    USA - California
    Feb 14, 2010
    Level Designer
    Job Description:

    *The Level Designer collaborates with the Project Lead and design team to develop core concepts, game systems, and game content.
    *Contribute substantially and decisively to the evolution of the game design from initial documentation through testing.
    *Conceptualize, create and maintain detailed game design documentation throughout the project cycle.
    *Aggressively prototype and iterate on core game mechanics.
    *Evolve ideas in conjunction with a team, explain those concepts in complete detail, and ensure that the design vision adapts to and survives the development process.
    *Create and implement superior game-play levels, encounters and experiences.
    *Make and communicate practical design compromises to ensure that the project is viable and successful as a retail product.
    *Develop and implement positive changes to the game based on feedback from QA, Consumer Insights, senior staff members, and others. Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the product's critical and commercial success.
    *Provide timely updates and documented closes to the bug database. Actively resolve priority bugs and implement tuning and polish.
    *Exercise initiative and excellent judgment.
    *Remain current on industry trends and techniques in game design.
    *Demonstrate commitment to creative collaboration in a time-sensitive environment.
    *Conduct research on concepts as necessary.


    Requirements

    *Passion for interactive computer/video games. Demonstrable success in creating compelling (fun, commercially viable, and critically-acclaimed) game-play, scenarios, activities, and encounters.
    *Excellent creativity and demonstrated ability to generate innovative concepts, mechanics, and ideas.
    *An understanding of major elements of game design including, story, dialog, interface, character interaction, mission /environment design, look and feel, AI, combat, strategy game-flow, balance and difficulty.
    *Ability to productively discuss, make decisions, and communicate ideas in a wide variety of aesthetic areas (art, sound, voice, story, gameplay etc.).
    *Related technical skills, such as some background in use of game editors, scripting/programming and/or 3D tools.
    *Excellent creative writing ability.
    *Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    *Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent training preferred.
    *One title and three years professional experience building game content and/or systems. Previous experience as Level Designer or Designer preferred.


    Naughty Dog
    USA - California
    Jun 20, 2010
    Env. Artist
    Naughty Dog is hiring! We are the creators of Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, and Uncharted. We have multiple openings in our environment department at our beautiful location in Santa Monica, California.

    Environment Artist

    Responsibilities:

    * Creating models for both architectural and organic natural environments.
    * Trouble-shoot levels and maintain them, so they stay in frame rate, memory and design spec.

    Requirements/ Bonus Skills:

    * 3-5 years experience games or games related experience modeling and texturing environments using Maya
    * Strong experience and techniques in creating plants, shrubs and vines using cards/flats.
    * Strong artistic ability to visualize entire levels and detail with minimal concept art and direction.
    * Strong technical ability to manage assets to fit memory, design, and frame rate limits.
    * Strong polygonal modeling skills- able to generate clean and efficient models at a very fast pace.

    * Self-motivated- requires minimal direction, can carry on the vision for the level until completion and commit to deadlines.
    * Good communication skills – able to help others and ask for help when needed. Being proactive in sharing info and assets.
    * great team-player attitude - being flexible with new ideas, being open to direction and changes. Listening to team mates.
    * Deadline oriented- being able to manage and organize work so he meets all the deadlines and is able to adjust when changes happen.
    * Excellent eye for light, shade, and color,.
    * An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
    * Foundation in the traditional arts

    Please send your resume and portfolio to candace_walker@naughtydog.com
    In your portfolio please include three examples of your most impressive work. Include only environments, no character models please . . . that's another job. Best of luck!


    Sledgehammer
    USA - California
    Feb 18, 2010
    Env. Art Director
    Development Director for the Environment Art Team

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Provides high level support of game development from concept to release. Responsible delivering a product which meets set time, budget and quality requirements. Drives process improvements. Reports to the Sr. Development Director.

    People Management:
    • Establishes and maintains a productive and communicative working environment.
    • Manages the Environment Art Team and ensures they receive timely performance reviews, training, guidance and career counseling.
    • Ensures resources are effectively utilized.
    • Performs daily rounds on team.

    Project Management:
    • Creates and maintains project management plan including and documentation including schedule, budgets, resource allocation and risk list/mitigation strategy.
    • Forecasts equipment and staffing needs for project.
    • Ensures project is on schedule/within budget.

    External Relations:
    • Maintains a productive working relationship with product publishers and provides updates on budgets, schedules, game builds, marketing materials, and milestone drops.
    • Responsible for successful liaisons with external QA resources
    • Responsible for managing outsourcing partnership for your department

    Development Process:
    • Promotes a development process focused on quality product.
    • Maintains product schedule.
    • Derives long-term schedule including long-term planning meetings and estimation of large scheduled items.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    • 2-3 shipped AAA titles in a production and/or dev management role


    To be considered, please apply directly on our website at: http://activision.taleo.net/careersection/10020/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=PRO0000JJ


    Liquid Entertainment
    USA - California
    Feb 14, 2010
    Gameplay Script
    This position requires an experienced, passionate, and uncompromising candidate to aid in the implementation of desired layout, events and functionality within game levels.

    Responsibilities:
    • Writes, tests, debugs and implements scripts.
    • Revises level layout via brush-based BSP editing as needed.
    • Develops and implements matinee sequences.
    • Places cameras in specific environments as needed.
    • Work with artists and programmers throughout development to ensure optimal quality.
    • Coordinates and participates in level testing, balancing and timing activities.
    • Creates and maintains game system and level documentation.
    • Receives work assignments on a near-term basis.

    Requirements:
    • Scripting experience: At LEAST ONE SHIPPED TITLE of level scripting experience.
    • Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks within given deadlines.
    • Thorough knowledge of game design principles.
    • Strong writing skills.
    • Superb interpersonal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work individually and cooperatively.
    • A love for games coupled with a positive attitude and highly motivated personality.

    Following would be a Plus:
    • Proficiency with the Unreal Editor a major plus.
    • Familiarity with game development tools.
    • Experience with 3D Studio Max and Photoshop.
    • Design experience on shipped title(s).
    • UI experience a BIG bonus.

    This is a contract position lasting 3-6 months which may become full time for the right candidate. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. NO RELOCATION assistance will be offered for this opportunity.


    Naughty Dog
    USA - California
    Jun 20, 2010
    Texture Artist
    Naughty Dog is hiring! We are the creators of Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, and Uncharted. We currently have two openings for texture artist in our art department.

    TEXTURE ARTIST

    Responsibilities
    · Develop textures for in-game environments including color maps, normal maps, speck masks, height maps, AO maps, detail maps and transparency maps
    · Work with the graphics programmers to support the development of new shaders and looks
    · Follow the established style set forward by the provided concept art and maintain visual consistency
    · Collaborate with the tools team in order to communicate needs, generate tool requests and initiate support designed to facilitate the artists’ workflow
    · Create simple as well as complex shaders
    · Collaborate with 3D modelers and game designers to create levels
    · UV map textures to polygonal surfaces

    Requirements and Skills
    · Great traditional drawing/painting skills
    · A strong understanding of UV layout and texturing for games
    · Proficient at texturing surface details and material effects on a wide variety of subject matter.

    * Excellent eye for filling in missing detail from concept art, and extracting key features from real world reference.
    * Comfortable with minimal direction and be flexible with realistic rendering styles.
    * Experience with shader networks
    * Strong Maya skills
    * Ability to sculpt and paint highly detailed 3D and 2D images
    * Ability to troubleshoot and adapt to new technologies/software quickly
    * Obsessive attention to detail

    Please send your resume and portfolio link to candace_walker@naughtydog.com
    In your portfolio please include three examples of your most impressive work. You may include Z-Brush/Mudbox, photoshop, and maya examples. Your resume must be in a .doc file and online portfolios are preferred. Best of luck!


    S2Games
    USA - California
    Jun 20, 2010
    Texture Artist
    Job description and responsibilities:
    S2Games is an independent developer based in Rohnert Park California, about 40 miles north of San Francisco. Since we are self published, we are able to make the games we want without outside influence. We are looking for talented, self motivated artists to join our team. Worried about experience? We're not. We care more about attitude and talent and we have an eye for both. There is tremendous growth potential working here. Our employees opinions are valued. You can grow and make a difference.

    Full Time: Texture / 2d Artist
    Responsibilities:
    Work closely with the art team to create high quality textures and icons for characters and other assets for our widely popular game "Heroes of Newerth," as well as our new unannounced title in the works.

    Requirements:
    Strong 2D art and texture skills
    Understanding of UV layout
    Self Motivated.
    Skill in other areas of the 3D work flow a plus.

    Send Resume with link to your portfolio to:
    artjobs@s2games.com


    Naughty Dog
    USA - California
    Jun 20, 2010
    Lighting Artist
    Naughty Dog is hiring! We are the creators of Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, and Uncharted. We have a opening in our lighting department. Do you love godrays coming through glass windows with a mirage-like rainbow hue? Do you hate games with only baked lighting and not a single dynamic light? Well have we got the job for you!

    LIGHTING Artist

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    · Working directly with our Art, Cinematic, and Programming teams, the Lighting Artist is responsible for creating the look of our games
    · Create visually awesome/compelling 3D game environments
    · Work with Art and Programming team to solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements
    · Assist in pushing the look of a given project to new industry levels

    Requirements and Skills
    · Production experience with PS3, XBOX 360, and/or PC is required
    · Proven industry experience as an Environment or Lighting Artist on at least one AAA title is preferred
    · Wide understanding of lighting/rendering technologies (pre-render and real-time rendering, sub surface scattering, HDR, refraction, etc)
    · Familiar with Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop in addition to an implicit ability to learn new tools
    · Strong background in traditional art and/or photography
    · Have extensive knowledge of vertex coloring and vertex lighting in Maya combined with sound knowledge and/or use of advanced lighting techniques in the video game or VFX industries.

    · Advanced experience with Maya and creating simple Mel scripts is preferred

    · Ability to work with minimal direction


    In your portfolio please include three examples of your most impressive work. Please send your resumes as doc or pdf files. We accept attached portfolios but online portfolios are preferred. Send all this to Candace_Walker@Naughtydog.com. Best of luck!


    Liquid Entertainment
    USA - California
    May 30, 2010
    Env. Artist
    Responsibilities

    • Solid knowledge of traditional 2D art, drawing, painting. Ability to
    communicate ideas through sketches and drawings.

    • Skilled in modeling low and high poly objects, good understanding of how shapes can define an object. Modeling will include creatures, buildings, and environment pieces.

    • Strong knowledge of modeling organic, architectural and fantasy environment elements.

    • Skilled in texture painting, excluding any photo manipulation. Able to
    work in Photoshop. Traditional painting techniques and unique graphic
    style are a nice plus.

    • Desire to learn new techniques, new styles, and to be part of a team.

    We work in a very open environment where every artist is expected to be
    a student and a teacher at the same time. This role would mentor junior environment artists.
    Additional Requirements: Go To Top
    • Excellent proficiency with:
    Photoshop and 3d Studio Max
    • Expert 2D art skills
    • Proven track record of superior achievement on other software titles
    • High level of artistic accomplishment and/or strong team leadership skills to the solution of artistic problems
    • 4-8 years experience and 2 shipped titles
    • Real passion for making and playing games


    Crystal Dynamics
    USA - California
    Feb 26, 2010
    Env. Artists
    Crystal Dynamics is looking for a Senior Environment Artist who has achieved excellence in environment modeling, texturing, and lighting. Have a thorough understanding of the complexities of environment creation with regards to efficient art production, design and gameplay considerations, and platform and technology constraints and limitations. The position requires mentorship of other artists within the team, in addition to pushing the overall visual quality and production process to a higher standard based on the aesthetic direction set by the Art Director. This position serves as a conduit to design and art on the team, and the individual should be highly collaborative, passionate, and have a strong ability to motivate others around them.

    Essential functions:
    - The Senior Environment Artist works in tandem with the Designer; a joint creative and technical effort to build worlds from initial concept to a finished playable and polished form. While the Designer is ultimately responsible for the “fun factor”, the Environmental Artist is responsible for the “look” and artistic integrity of the maps.
    - Must know the fundamentals of cutting edge 3d graphics techniques including: Authoring physics based spaces, High poly modeling (Maya and Zbrush) Baking Normal Maps from high poly to game res mesh, Shader manipulation, Modular construction and assembly techniques, Knowledge of baked and dynamic lighting models, Post Effects, etc
    - With strong drawing, texturing, and lighting skills and an excellent sense of spatial relations and structural logic, they are responsible for creating visually stunning, atmospheric, effective and efficient 3D models of natural and architectural environments.
    - Must have the ability to conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while actively participating in technical and artistic problem solving.
    - Successful Environmental Artists are able to quickly understand custom toolsets and deliver assets within the confines of real time engine constraints and programming demands.
    - Works independently and in tandem with Designers to complete assigned projects. Requires limited supervision on most work.
    - Proactively obtaining feedback from the Art Director on matters of look and feel and deferring to the Art Director on suggestions for improvements
    - Assisting the Lead to develop accurate time estimates for the schedule

    Skills and abilities
    - College degree a plus
    - Next-generation development experience
    - Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes
    - Expert in one or more 3D package (s)
    - Proven ability for environment creation and design
    - Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
    - Meticulous and organized approach to the tasks, files and storage of the materials
    - Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results

    Experience
    - 5+ years
    - Software: Microsoft Word, Maya and Z-brush, Photoshop
    - Strong architecture or traditional art background, cinematography experience

    Please provide a portfolio for reference. This is a full-time position in Redwood City, CA.


    WhiteMoon Dreams
    USA - California
    Feb 26, 2010
    Env. Artists
    WhiteMoon Dreams is an independent developer of video games, in the Pasadena, CA area. We are currently working on a number of different projects of various sizes, and need experienced environment artists to join our team.

    We are currently looking for one environment artist who is interested in working on our WARMACHINE title.

    More information about WARMACHINE can be found here:
    www.privateerpress.com/warmachine

    Below are a list of requirements for this job and special considerations:

    - 3 years industry experience
    - 1 shipped title (preferably console, preferably good)
    - Expert knowledge of Maya or equivalent
    - Self sufficient, good work ethic, generally good attitude.
    - Works well with others (if you didn't get high marks in primary school... well...)
    - Must be able to wear multiple hats. (character artists here sometimes do props!!!) It's fun that way.
    - Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and color.
    - Excellent communication skills

    Special People:

    - Experience using Unreal Editor or similar tools
    - Wouldn't mind going to China (not required... but it could be an option for you) for a few weeks every now and again.
    - Speak Mandarin

    If you are amazing at what you do, and have a great personality, we want to hear from you!!!

    fun@whitemoondreams.com


    Visceral Games
    USA - California
    Apr 30, 2010
    Ld. Level Designer
    JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Seeking a highly motivated game designer & level builder for a new IP in the action/adventure genre. Looking for a creative leader. This is a major opportunity to contribute to a bold new franchise, heavily backed by the EA Games Label.

    Responsibilities:

    • Conceptualize, build, script, and tune levels for the game.
    • Working with the Design Lead, develop and manage the overall beat chart by which the front-to-back game experience is crafted.
    • Lead other designers, and lead the process by which the levels will be executed.
    • Help finalize the game mechanics by whiteboxing and prototyping environments in which those mechanics will be used.
    • Own the overall gameplay execution in those levels, and be able to work collaboratively with art, animation, audio, engineering, and design to create memorable experiences.
    • Drive design by taking the initiative to bring parties together to execute on the vision for the levels.

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Extensive experience with 3D level design tools (UnrealEd, Maya, Max, Hammer, Radiant or similar 3D editor).
    • Previous experience and interest with a gameplay scripting language or high level programming language.
    • Thorough knowledge of the game development process.
    • Must be an avid gamer, of course.

    Experience & Qualities Sought:

    • Ability to generate stories about the second-to-second gameplay, and logically decompose the construction (under the hood) of these stories using the tools.
    • Previous experience making single-player levels.
    • Previous experience leading other designers, providing them with metrics and rules, and inspiring them to greatness.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
    • Some artistic background, formal or otherwise, 2D or 3D, is a big plus.
    • An architectural interest, formal or casual, is a big plus.
    • Interest in cinema, and understanding of dramatic camera framing, is a big plus.


    Crystal Dynamics
    USA - California
    Feb 26, 2010
    Level Designer
    Level Designers (mid to senior)

    Crystal Dynamics is looking for talented, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individuals who will create levels from early conception to polish while collaborating with systems and art teams as well as leads to realize their vision. Crystal is also looking for senior level designers to direct and manage all aspects of level creation and definition so that the design process works cohesively with the core experience of our projects. For these roles, we are looking for individuals with outstanding communication skills and proven track records in level design.

    Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for designing and developing game levels from paper to full implementation
    • Work closely with level artists to fully realize the level design goals
    • Document level design decisions clearly in a well defined format and communicate to key stakeholders
    • Implement and tune level setups within a proprietary authoring environment
    • Work with Leads to iterate against the goals within the allotted timeframe
    • Work with system designers to ensure successful integration of gameplay systems into the levels

    Requirements:
    • 4+ years or its equivalent of experience
    • Exhibits a passion and enthusiasm for making and playing games
    • Worked in a level design capacity on a AAA action or action-adventure title throughout its life cycle
    • Understanding of system specific constraints and game engine architecture
    • Excellent knowledge of 3d Modeling software packages – preferably Maya
    • Experience with development tools and scripting languages
    • Excellent knowledge of game design theory as well as game development methodologies
    • An understanding of contemporary game design space and a deep understanding of competitive products

    Preferred Skills and abilities:
    • Ability to write scenario/process specific documents including level briefs, specs and design concept docs
    • Ability to design and develop systems from concept stage to scripting within in-house proprietary tools
    • Ability to establish design goals within assigned scope and direction, and clearly communicate those to others
    • Ability to lead and direct meetings such as brainstorms, etc to promote collaboration amongst designers and other disciplines
    • Ability to objectively breakdown design concepts and provide clear feedback to others when appropriate

    This is a full-time regular position in Redwood City, California


    Ready At Dawn Studios
    USA - California
    Feb 27, 2010
    Environment Artist
    Position Responsibilities:

    The Environment Artist is responsible for creating visually stunning, atmospheric, effective and efficient 3D models of natural and architectural environments. The Environment Artists work with the Art Director, Designers and use concept designs to create 3D interiors and exteriors for games with an emphasis on 3D modeling, texturing and lighting.
    The Environment Artist works closely with the Designer to build worlds from initial concept to a finished playable and polished form. While the Designer is ultimately responsible for the “fun factor”, the Environment Artist is responsible for the “look” and artistic integrity of the levels.

    Other Responsibilities Include:

    Strong traditional drawing, texturing, and lighting skills
    Excellent sense of spatial relations and structural logic
    Must have the ability to conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while actively participating in technical and artistic problem solving.
    Successful Environment Artists are able to quickly understand custom toolsets and deliver assets within the confines of real time engine constraints and programming demands.
    Works independently and in cooperation with Designers and other Artists to complete assigned projects.
    Requires limited supervision on most work.

    Position Requirements:

    Experience Level: 3 years and up
    Software: Maya, Photoshop
    Additional Skills (Pluses): Strong architecture or traditional art background, cinematography experience


    TO APPLY:
    Please send samples of your work with your application to jobs@readyatdawn.com


    Ready At Dawn Studios
    USA - California
    Feb 27, 2010
    Lighting Artist
    Responsibilities:

    Working closely with the Art Leads, Designers, Concept, and Environment Artists the Lighting Artist is responsible for lighting visually stunning sets and characters for both in-game and cinematic content.

    Successful candidates are able to demonstrate both a strong aesthetic sense for lighting, as well as understanding of how to effectively lead the player through real-time environments and gameplay scenarios. The lighting artist is expected to research and adapt to new techniques as they emerge and to propose lighting related improvements to our general art pipeline and proprietary tools and engine technology. The ability to work both independently and in cooperation with Designers and Environment Artists to complete assignments and a demonstration of strong artistic interpretation skills is also required.

    Qualifications:
    • Strong understanding of color theory and practical lighting concepts
    • Solid knowledge of working within a HDR pipeline and tasteful balancing of post process effects screen effects
    • Knowledge of a wide range of game lighting techniques (vertex baking, lightmaps, light probes, dynamic, etc.)
    • Able to take initial direction and color keys and use interpretive judgment to light gameplay spaces to a high degree of polish and playability
    • Demonstrate an understanding of a range of illustrative lighting styles
    • Efficient organization and communication skills and ability to prioritize and execute ideas within a schedule
    • Excellent technical and artistic problem solving skills

    Position Requirements:
    • Experience Level: 3+ years as a lighting artist
    • Software: Maya

    Additional Skills (pluses):
    • Strong traditional art background
    • Practical lighting, cinematography, or 2d illustration experience
    • Detailed technical knowledge of game lighting and material pipeline concepts

    TO APPLY:
    Send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your online portfolio to jobs@readyatdawn.com


    EA Maxis
    USA - California
    Feb 27, 2010
    Lighting Artist
    Maxis seeks an experienced Lighter to join the environment team and create outstanding content for upcoming titles.

    Candidate will adopt a proprietary pipeline, assume full ownership of the environment lighting, and work within an established style.

    Responsibilities:

    • Create atmospheric lighting that contributes to storytelling in a science fiction setting
    • Collaborate with level designers to make compelling gameplay
    • Troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues with minimal supervision
    • Optimize lighting setups to meet performance requirements while maintaining desired aesthetic
    • Adjust textures & object placements as necessary for best results

    Requirements:

    • 3-5 years experience in game development lighting
    • Well organized and able to commit to and meet deadlines. Ability to multitask while still meeting deadlines
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; an ability to work effectively with producers, designers, engineers and artists
    • Proficient with Maya & Photoshop
    • Experience with level population and world building a plus.


    IllFonic
    USA - Colorado
    May 01, 2010
    Level Designer
    Level Designer

    Responsibilities:

    1. UE3 Level Editing (Asset Placement, Lighting, Post Effects, Atmosphere, Performance and Immersion)
    2. UE3 Kismet (Scripting AI, Level Events, Level Streaming, Game Mode Changes)
    3. UE3 Matinee (Scripted Events)
    4. Level Design (Traditional On Paper, Documentation)


    Desired Skills:
    Major UE3 Knowledge including

    * UE3 Level Editor
    * UE3 Material Editor
    * UE3 Material Instance Editor
    * UE3 Cascade Editor
    * UE3 Kismet
    * UE3 Matinee
    * UE3 Prefab System
    * UE3 Lighting (Swarm, Lightmass)

    Ability to create own assets when needed in 3D Studio Max
    Understanding of Performance
    Experience in UE3 > Professional Experience - new talent is encouraged to apply

    -------------------------------------------------

    Relocation to Denver, CO is required

    Pay is TBD in private

    Please email your resume and portfolio to jobs@illfonic.com if interested. E-mails without portfolios or links to samples of work (pictures/videos please!) will be ignored.


    Idol Minds
    USA - Colorado
    Feb 27, 2010
    Environment Artist
    JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    ENVIRONMENT ARTIST
    We are looking for a talent and self motivated environment artist to generate high quality assets for our next projects. The applicant must be skilled in all aspects of game art creation.

    COMPANY
    Idol Minds is an independent game developer for the PS3 and other consoles. We are ideally located in Colorado between Denver and Boulder next to the Rocky Mountains. Our company offers a relaxed and fun work environment, competitive salary, royalties, moving expenses, health and dental insurance, and a 401k plan. Our location offers close proximity to countless outdoor and metropolitan activities.

    We are currently working on a number of projects that share a level editor. We are continuing to add features and improve the workflow for our content creators. We have immediate positions available for full time employment. The people we're looking for are well organized, detail oriented, and enjoy working in a relaxed team atmosphere. If you are a talented and highly skilled individual with a passion for playing and creating exciting games, we would like you to work for us.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Create a wide variety of objects, props, and terrain for uniquely stylized environments
    • Create high quality maps and apply them to complex 3D models
    • Work with shaders to develop aesthically pleasing surfaces
    • Generate artwork that fits within a style outlined by art leads
    • Communicate innovative solutions to technical and artistic problems
    • Actively participate in team meetings and critiques

    REQUIREMENTS:
    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • A portfolio that demonstrates a history of high quality 3D art and artistic ability over a variety of styles and topics
    • High working knowledge of Maya and its polygon and UV mapping tools
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Industrious work ethic and the ability to work without constant direction
    • The ability to solve problems and complete work under reasonable deadlines
    • Work well in a team setting which includes giving and receiving criticism
    • Understanding of environment design in the context of a game

    DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
    PLUSES:

    • 1-3 years in the game industry with at least one shipped title under your belt
    • Understanding of lighting and how to apply it to a large scene to create a believable environment
    • BFA or other college degree with a background in art
    • Mel scripting
    • A proficiency at fine art skills including drawing, painting, or sculpting


    Idol Minds
    USA - Colorado
    Feb 27, 2010
    Sr. Environment Artist
    JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    SENIOR ENVIRONMENT ARTIST
    We are looking for a talented and self motivated senior environment artist to take an integral role in creating assets for our future projects. The applicant must be skilled in all aspects of game art creation.

    COMPANY
    Idol Minds is an independent game developer for the PS3 and other consoles. We are ideally located in Colorado between Denver and Boulder next to the Rocky Mountains. Our company offers a relaxed and fun work environment, competitive salary, royalties, moving expenses, health and dental insurance, and a 401k plan. Our location offers close proximity to countless outdoor and metropolitan activities.

    The people we're looking for are well organized; detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a relaxed team atmosphere. If you are a talented and highly skilled individual with a passion for playing and creating exciting games, we would like you to work for us.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    o Contribute a significant amount of art content to the project that sets the tone for the rest of the art staff
    o Work closely with the Art Lead to develop environments that satisfy design requirements while maintaining the highest visual standards
    o Create high quality maps and apply them to complex 3D models
    o Generate artwork that fits within a style outlined by art leads
    o Mentor junior staff by providing training, guidance, and feedback
    o Communicate resolutions to technical and artistic problems related to the pipeline

    REQUIREMENTS:
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    o 3+ years in the game industry with at least one shipped title under your belt
    o A portfolio that demonstrates a history of high quality 3D art and artistic ability over a variety of styles and topics
    o BFA or other college degree with a background in art
    o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    o In depth knowledge of Maya and its tools
    o An understanding of shader properties and how to use them
    o Strong organizational skills
    o Industrious work ethic and the ability to work without constant direction
    o The ability to solve problems and complete work under reasonable deadlines
    o Work well in a team setting which includes giving and receiving criticism

    DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
    PLUSES:
    o Mel scripting
    o A proficiency at fine art skills including drawing, painting, or sculpting


    Volition
    USA - Illinois
    Mar 17, 2010
    Lighting Artist
    Lighting Artist

    Job Description:

    Volition, the THQ studio that developed the Saints Row and Red Faction franchises, is seeking an experienced and passionate lighting artist to contribute to the visual style and goals of our next AAA project. The Lighting Artist will work with the Product Art Director and production artists to present art content in a manner that communicates gameplay as well as mood. In addition, the Lighting Artist will collaborate with rendering programmers and technical artists to capitalize on the feature set of the next iteration on our advanced rendering engine.

    Responsibilities:

    • Establish local color balance and material standards with all of the art disciplines.
    • Meet the quality standards as established by the project leads across varying consoles and display technologies. Balance these targets against runtime performance and recommend changes where necessary.
    • Develop lighting standards for large, evolving exterior environments, interiors as well as cinematics.
    • Collaborate with design in the development of lighting support for gameplay sequences.
    • Provide feedback on the developing tools and pipelines for lighting the game world.
    • Mentor other artists in the application of good lighting standards.

    Qualifications:

    • Fluent knowledge of at least one major 3D software package (Max, Maya, XSI).
    • Strong understanding of Digital Lighting, Color Theory, Balance/Contrast and Emotive response
    • Demonstrated initiative and strong problem-solving skills
    • 3+ years experience in the game industry or 6+ years in 3D computer graphics industry.
    • Experience in post effects and compositing is recommended.

    Sample Work Required:

    • Samples, demonstrations or documentation of tools\pipelines developed to overcome past challenges.
    • Strong art portfolio demonstrating proficiency and talent with both CG and traditional art skills (Preferably via online or CD/DVD) is encouraged, but not required.

    Relocation to Champaign, Illinois is required. All samples must be accompanied by a description of each, with specific information on what you were responsible for, what tools were used, etc


    Irrational Games
    USA - Massachusetts
    Jul 13, 2010
    Level Builder
    Level Builder – LB01

    The original Bioshock team is at it again. Under the direction of Ken Levine, we are setting our sights on outdoing our past achievements and creating a title that will enthrall gamers around the world. With Bioshock’s Metacritic rating set at 96, this won’t be an easy task. This is why we need you.

    Simply put, level builders create worlds. As a level builder, you are directly responsible for creating our worlds. You will need to combine a strong aesthetic sense in creating visually interesting spaces with a solid understanding of how gameplay is affected. You will also need to possess the technical skills to ensure that your levels work within the constraints of the game technology.
    ---

    Job requirements:
    -Understanding of contemporary 3D first-person engine technologies and editing tools
    -Experience creating first-person levels using Unreal, Quake, Half-Life or similar technologies for commercial titles (this must be demonstrated through actual levels created for these engines)
    -Understanding of and desire to create first-person shooter gameplay.
    -Interest in and understanding of architecture, lighting, texturing and other elements that are required to create aesthetically pleasing 3D levels
    -Ability to meet deadlines
    -Ability to work and contribute effectively in a team environment
    -Collaborate with the Art Director to lead the creation of consistent, high-quality work
    -Model, texture and light 3D environments for a state of the art next-gen game engine
    -Meet project deadlines and milestones

    Required skills:

    -Outstanding communication skills
    -Ability to work within technical constraints and generate top-quality art
    -Ability to create a highly modular, reusable building system
    -Clear understanding and implementation of technical guidelines and constraints
    -Ability to effectively collaborate with other departments

    Bonus Points:
    -Experience with UE3
    -Traditional art skills, ability to do occasional environment concept drawings/paintings
    -Capable of creating any aspect of a 3D game environment including modeling, texturing, and lighting of terrain, architecture, world objects and collisions
    -A fluent knowledge of 3ds Max and Photoshop
    -Experience with animated environment effects (such as particles)
    -4+ years of industry experience.
    -Ability to use basic programming or scripting tools

    When Applying for this Position:

    Please remember to include art samples as appropriate including 3D rendered material, concept sketches, 2D work and/or animation. When submitting extensive samples of 2D work, please send high-resolution samples, preferably on a CD submitted through mail, or provide the address for your online portfolio. No one will be considered without a portfolio.


    Kaos Studios
    USA - New York
    Apr 02, 2010
    Sr. Environment Artist
    Contract Senior Environment Artist

    Contract position on-site at Kaos in New York, NY or based in Los Angeles, CA*

    We are looking for experienced Senior Environment Artists with the skills and
    passion to help design, build and implement realistically detailed environments.
    Candidates should have a strong sense of realistic, visual design and an amazing
    attention to detail. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience as an
    artist in a game development or related industry.

    Qualifications:
    • Advanced level modeling skills in 3D Studio Max and/or Maya. ZBrush/Mudbox
    skills helpful.
    • Advanced level texturing skills in Photoshop, with a knowledge of next-gen
    shaders.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate
    productively with other artists and level designers to work to meet deadlines as
    necessary.
    • Ability to mentor more junior artists in their development.
    • Positive, professional attitude. Disciplined and self-motivated with a strong
    work ethic.
    • Ability to think creatively and analytically.
    • Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize
    competing demands and follow through on the details. Must be flexible enough to
    deal with changing requirements.
    • Passionate about games and able to articulate that passion clearly and
    analytically. A broad knowledge base of console and PC games, especially
    Shooters.
    • Secondary education degree or equivalent.
    • Experience using Unreal Engine 3 a strong plus, but not required.


    Sample Work Required (Website strongly preferred):

    • Supplemental materials demonstrating skills relevant to this position are
    strongly encouraged (e.g., examples of textured structures or environments,
    Photoshop texture files, etc).

    All interested applicants can apply directly to this job posting at www.kaosstudios.com

    THQ, NY
    Attn: Recruiting
    129 W 27th St.
    8th floor
    New York, NY 10001


    Vigil Games
    USA - Texas
    Apr 30, 2010
    Env. Artist (int.)
    Environment Art Intern
    To apply, please send a copy of your resume to jobs@vigilgames.com

    DESCRIPTION
    We are looking for talented artists to help create high quality environment art assets for awe inspiring game worlds. Candidates should have an exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, color, detail, and silhouette in regard to modeling and texturing. Our environment art interns work closely with the Art Director, Art Manager, Producer, and other members of the environment art team to create the style for an environment and ensure assets meet our high quality bar. This role is a temporary position via a staffing firm at the rate of $10/hour. We are expecting that the length of this internship will be at least 6 months.

    ABOUT VIGIL GAMES
    Vigil Games was founded in 2005 by world renowned comic artist Joe Madureira and video game industry veteran David Adams. In 2006, we became a member of the THQ family. Vigil’s recent release, Darksiders, available on current generation console systems, has achieved both critical acclaim and solid retail sales. The studio facility is located in the beautiful hills of Austin, TX. While always striving to be a world class game development house, Vigil also provides an exciting, fun, and creative work atmosphere.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Model and texture high quality 3D environments
    • Use our proprietary toolset to get the finished assets into the game
    • Collaborate with Art and Design to create visually impactful and functional game worlds and levels
    • Perform collision passes, optimizations, and other art tasks as directed

    REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
    • Strong concept, modeling and texturing skills
    • Knowledge of 3DS Max, Maya, and/or other 3D software packages
    • Experience using Adobe Photoshop
    • Superior eye for color and detail
    • Understanding of maximizing the lighting and shadow opportunities when creating an environment space
    • Excellent verbal communication skills
    • Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, multitask effectively, and work to meet established deadlines


    id Software
    USA - Texas
    Feb 27, 2010
    Level Designer
    JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    id software is looking for talented and experienced level designers eager to join our accomplished team of designers.

    Designers are expected to work in a collaborative team environment in the development of entertaining and cinematic game play experiences. They are responsible for the documentation and world construction of these experiences. Working with game play scripters, animators, artists, sound design and programmers, they are responsible for the implementation and tuning of the game play experience.

    Applicants should provide specific examples of relevant work. These examples can be in the form of playable game levels, screenshots, scripting examples, video captures, or any other method that conveys the work being demonstrated. Examples should also include descriptions of exactly what the applicant is responsible for and what creative processes were used.

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • 2+ years of game industry experience as a designer
    • Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game
    • Firm understanding of first person action shooters and the game theory and design principles behind successful examples
    • Experience with engine specific toolsets (Radiant, DEdit, UnrealEd, etc.)
    • Familiarity with world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages
    • Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
    • Good time management skills and an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes
    • A passion for games and gaming
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and ability to take and act on feedback

    DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
    • Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and worlds
    • Multiplayer game design
    • Proficiency with modeling tools (Max, Maya, LightWave, Modo or other similar)
    • Experience with story creation and dialogue
    • Programming and/or scripting experience
    • Traditional art skills


    id Software
    USA - Texas
    Feb 27, 2010
    Environment Artist
    JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    id Software is seeking a talented 3D environmental artist to help us bring our worlds to life. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full range of Next-Gen asset creation, from high resolution and low polygon modeling, to UV and multi-pass texture creation. Applicants should be able to demonstrate comfort with a broad variety of environments and an ability to adapt to new and evolving toolsets. This job is ground zero for creating the most detailed and visually stunning environments in the industry today.
    Responsibilities Include:
    • Creating models, textures and set pieces, based on concept art and the needs of the project
    • Working closely with level designers to help guide the direction and define the requirements of the game environment
    • Experience with world building, texturing and lighting inside a game editor such as Radiant, Unreal or comparable editor

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Established experience in environment asset creation using contemporary, real-time rendering methods
    • Strong professional portfolio demonstrating excellent core art skills, ability to create in various themes and styles, and experience with required tools
    • Proficient in modern 3D modeling packages
    • Demonstration of significant contribution to a shipped videogame title
    • Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
    • Good time management skills and efficient development processes, and the ability to apply those principles towards effectively meeting schedules and deadlines
    • Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills

    DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
    • Familiarity with the id Software family of engines, tools and material creation
    • Game industry experience
    • Console development experience
    • Passion for gaming, First Person Shooters in particular


    Airtight Games
    USA - Washington
    Jul 13, 2010
    Sr. Lighting Artist
    As Senior Lighter, you will report to the Art Director and work directly with the Environment Art team, Character team, VFX team, technical artists, and graphical engineers to produce prebaked and real time lighting that sets a new bar for the gaming industry. You must be able to produce award winning next generation content, enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment, and value well thought out processes and schedules. The Senior Lighter is responsible for the design and creation of lighting, from concept to completion, and all associated lighting pipelines. You must possess excellent organizational skills, strong managerial and leadership skills, and effective communication skills as this position carries the potential to become a Lead role as the team grows. As a Senior Lighter, you must have demonstrated exceptional artistic and technical skills while in a similar role on at least one AAA Next Gen console game.

    Requirements:
    • At least 4 years industry experience with at least one AAA title shipped on a next gen platform.
    • Excellent understanding of color, space, material and light in relation to their application in games.
    • Expert-level understanding of lighting systems and post processing effects.
    • Character and level based light rig texture creation skills.
    • Understanding of game engines, tools, pipelines and development processes.
    • Proven ability to produce and direct the production of award winning next generation content.
    • Demonstrated ability to be proactive and self motivated, work without direct supervision, and present the work of the team and the project in a professional manner.
    • Demonstrated ability to integrate the creative and technical lighting processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised.
    • Able to collaborate with the team leads to achieve solutions that work for all disciplines.
    • Open to criticism but also possessing an excellent capacity to communicate ideas.
    • Passion for making the highest quality games.
    • Experience using UE3 a major plus.

    Responsibilities:
    • Drive the game's lighting through the various stages of development and ensure the quality of the content produced in each functional area will define new standards in the industry.
    • Oversee the production and implementation of all lighting for the game.
    • Demonstrate, communicate and exemplify clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the team.
    • Collaborate with the team leads to find production solutions that uphold the vision of the game and adhere to established technical requirements.
    • Work with the producers to develop solid schedules and production plans.
    • Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.
    • Work with the leads to define and implement solid production pipelines
    • Document & communicate clear technical guidelines for lighting creation and implementation.
    • This position has the opportunity to evolve into a Lighting Lead role as the team grows. If it does then you will also need to be able to manage and mentor the lighting team as well as interact with the team at a discipline lead level.
    • Report to Art Director.


    Airtight Games
    USA - Washington
    Apr 03, 2010
    Ld. Level Designer
    Challenged by making all levels maximize the potential within the game systems, art assets, narrative/story and underlying technology? You will work closely with the creative key persons like Lead Game Designer, Art Director, and Audio Director to combine the work of their talented teams into something compelling and fun. Together with the Leads of Design, Code, and Art you will decide in the most efficient way how to achieve maximum level experience.

    The Lead Level Designer is responsible for level design beginning from 2D concept layouts and design documents, eventually translated into 3D mock-ups and final levels. Mock-ups focus on metrics, object placement, AI scripting/implementation, and ultimately the goal is to create engaging gameplay and deep combat and puzzle scenarios. You will also be responsible to help submit design ideas, improvements, and in some cases could be asked to finesse the look of a level with well designed lighting, and a strong artistic attention to detail.

    Additionally, you will manage a team of Level Designers through the entire process of creating all the single player levels. From idea to sketch, to prototype and performance to first iteration to final level – you will own, lead and push the development of layouts, flows and events that create great levels.

    Together, you will create and maintain various rules and best practices for performance and level implementation. It will be your responsibility, to make sure that these rules are followed. Of course, flexibility and creativity are essential.

    Everyone wants to make great games. Come to Airtight and help us continue that tradition.

    Make Fun Happen.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Prototype and build test and final in-game levels using UnrealEd
    • Design and document encounters
    • Build and optimize environments in Unreal
    • Work with Leads and Design Team to develop level concepts and themes , prototype required/requested game systems
    • Rapidly iterate on level design to maintain theme and gameplay, while keeping performance high
    • Support the team with ship-quality levels

    QUALIFICATIONS
    • 5+ years of relevant game industry experience, including design work on at least one shipped shooter or platformer console title
    • 2+ published titles, at least one in a Senior Role.
    • Experience building 3D Environments in Unreal, and a thorough knowledge of the UnrealEd Editor
    • Strong portfolio of encounter and level design
    • Experience with Mission design documentation
    • Ability to design and build level and encounter design using existing and proprietary tools
    • Prototype, build, test, and finalize in-game levels
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary.
    • Positive, professional attitude. Disciplined and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
    • Ability to think creatively and analytically.
    • Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details. Must be flexible enough to deal with changing role requirements.
    • Passionate about games and able to articulate that passion clearly and analytically. A broad knowledge base of console and PC games.
    • Define rules/best practice for all level design in the game.
    • Supervise the implementation of game systems.
    • Experience managing a team of designers
    • Mentor/train other level designers. Team management is required.
    • Maintain excellent communication across the entire team.
    Preference to applicants with:
    • Familiarity with Unreal's Kismet scripting tool
    • Experience with current-generation console games, platforms and a familiarity with performance issues
    • Working knowledge of 2D art tools, such as Adobe Photoshop
    • Working knowledge of 3D art tools, such as Max, Maya, or Lightwave
    • Secondary education degree or equivalent.
    Sample Work Requested:
    • Applicants should submit level samples in a playable Unreal Level
    • Example Mission Document, including beats and pacing
    • Include a written description of each sample, identifying in detail your contribution to the level. Online or CD submissions preferred.
    • Any supplemental materials demonstrating skills relevant to this position are also encouraged (e.g., additional documentation or writing samples, architectural drawings).







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