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| Level Designer | | Trion World Network, Inc. | | The Level Designer works closely with the Lead Designer to establish, implement, and maintain AAA quality game content for a new online game to be co-developed with the SyFy Channel. The Level Designer is responsible for authoring and maintaining clear level design documentation, including paper maps, in addition, blocking out the game play space in 3D for rapid prototyping, along with creating exciting encounters for the player. The Level Designer closely interacts with Art and act as a bridge between this discipline and the Design team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Working closely with the Lead Designer and Lead Content Designer to refine and maintain the vision and scope of the playable areas
* Collaborating with your lead and fellow design team members to refine core game concepts, game systems, and game content
* Authoring and maintaining clear, concise design documents within a wiki environment
* Implementing, balancing, and adjusting encounters to ensure the product's critical and commercial success
* Be able to block out in 3D levels for prototyping the desired gameplay space and then work with artists to bring the area alive creating interesting and memorable gameplay experiences
* Working within defined schedules
* Acting as a Resource and Service Provider to the Art Department
REQUIREMENTS
* Must have at least 3+ years of industry experience as a Level Designer
* Must have shipped at least two game titles as a Level Designer
* Must have shipped at least one online game title as a Level Designer
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong understanding of the basic principles of 3D Game Design
* Strong understanding of environmental design, mission creation, pacing, encounter strategy and balancing
* Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths and weaknesses of recent games
* Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point
* Strong proficiency with Design production pipelines including experience with some forms of 3D editor, placement tools, and databases
* Working knowledge of 3D art packages such as Maya, 3D Studio MAX, or Softimage XSI
* Working knowledge and proficiency with some form of wiki
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Ability to understand and innovate within technical and physical limitations
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic
* Must be self-motivated with the ability to creatively/analytically problem solve
* Passion for and experience with a wide variety of games, especially online role-playing games
* Love of science fiction and popular culture
PLUSES
* Creative writing, and dialogue writing a plus
* Strong technical background with experience in scripting
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