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Job Description
Zealous Interactive is looking for a Game Engine Level Designer to be in charge of translating game design documents into playable and fun scenes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce the level design documentation of his/her maps, including mission’s intentions and high-level concepts.
- Create the level layouts (simplified level geometry) in collaboration with the level artists and the UX/UI designer.
- Implement gameplay events into the maps (enemies encounters, narrative scenes, maps objectives, etc..) by using specialized tools (world editor, scripting system and plug-ins)
- Make sure his /her map is compliant with the technical constraints and check on a regular basis if his/her map is functional on all platforms
- Work closely with the art department and collaborate with all game development disciplines all along the maps iterations
- Actively contribute to creative discussions surrounding feature reviews and new features
- Create , assess, re-balance and tune new and existing levels
- Analyze (real-time) feedback and metrics, and adjust level design accordingly
- Work with game designers to producers to ensure level consistency across the title(s)
- Analyze and fix level design bugs
Job Requirements
- Candidate should understand the values of the game design philosophy behind different game genres.
- Candidate should embrace the Systemic design philosophy
- A solid understanding of player psychology
- Experience using game-specific editing packages
- Game scripting experience using C# is a plus
- Relevant experience with the tools used for the development
- Strong communication skills in English as the candidate will conduct various meetings with overseas partners and clients
- Remain up-to-date with Level and Game Design literature and best practices to continue driving the studio's Level Design expertise
DESIRED SKILLS
- Passionate gamer with a solid video game culture
- Analytical thinking: Capacity to quickly understand game design rules, mechanics, balancing concepts and techniques.
- Creativity: think outside the box, being able to see things in a different perspective
- Excellent level in written/spoken English
- Team Player
- Scripting/programming knowledge is a plus
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position you will need to submit a sample of your work including a document of a level you have created. You also need to write “I love games” in the beginning of the cover letter. Let us see how you work and how your output looks like.
