Naughty Dog is looking for a passionate multiplayer designer to join its team and be a primary contributor to the design of its next multiplayer game in Santa Monica.
January 5, 2018
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Location: Santa Monica, California
Do you love playing multiplayer games? Do you love designing maps and game modes? Are you obsessed with map design elements like sightlines, player pathing, and theming? We’re looking for a passionate multiplayer designer to join our team and be a primary contributor to the design of our next multiplayer game.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for multiplayer level layouts by creating simplified level geometry and performing extensive play-testing and iteration
Contribute to the design of game modes and game mechanics
Prototype your ideas using our in-house scripting language and other tools
Act as producer for your work, collaborating across disciplines to get work done and clear dependencies, ensuring deadlines are met, and championing aspects of the gameplay
Work directly with artists, programmers, animators and other game designers to contribute to the vision of the game
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Requirements & Skills:
Experience in multiplayer design for PC or console games
Strong methodology and problem-solving ability, with a focus on multiplayer layout
Good working knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max or similar 3D package
Strong and effective communication skills
Exceptional team player with the ability to collaborate without losing sight of the gameplay vision
Willingness to take design direction when offered
Experience playing 3rd person console games
Games industry experience preferred
Bonus Skills:
Scripting or programming experience
Experience developing third-person action games
As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates should expect to be given a technical interview and may be asked to complete a design test.
Interested? Apply now.
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