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August 24, 2009

Senior Level Designer - Yager Development

Germany

 

  • YAGER Development is an independent videogame developer based in Berlin, one of Europe’s most vibrant and culture rich capitals.
  • Founded in 1999, we are dedicated to creating AAA action-packed games for Xbox360, Playstation 3 and PC.
  • Together with 2K Games our international 80+ team of highly skilled developers and artist is currently working on a true action experience for all next gen consoles and PC.
  • Based on state-of the art technology (Unreal Engine 3,Kynapse), we are looking for committed and professional developers and artists, willing to enjoy the process and challenge of making fantastic games in a great team.
  • Our development culture is professional, team-oriented, with open communication and collaborative spirit.

 

Senior Level Designer (m/f)

 

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize engaging and entertaining gameplay scenarios as well as cinematic set pieces for single player and multiplayer levels

  • Create level prototypes and final in-game levels using Unreal Editor and Unreal scripting system (Kismet)

  • Document new game levels

  • Collaborate with departmental leads and design team to develop core concepts and game content

  • Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success

  • Meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively

 

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of level design experience

  • Previous design experience on a shipped action game title

  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of game design

  • Demonstrable success in creating compelling game play, scenarios, activities, and encounters

  • Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology

  • Be able to quickly adapt to change, finding creative solutions and maintaining positive momentum in the face of adversity

  • Strong scripting skills

  • Basic drawing skills as well as some experience with 2D packages like Photoshop, Freehand, Visio etc.

  • Ability to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

  • Have a passion for playing and creating creative and quality videogames

 

Desirable Skills

  • Experiences with the Unreal Engine, 3DS Max and/or Maya are beneficial

  • Additional work experience and management skills suitable for a Lead Designer or Lead Level Designer position

  • A background in architecture is a plus

 

Your Application
If you think your qualification matches our requirements, please send your application to: jobs@yager.de

Please limit your emails to max. 10MB.

 

email: jobs@yager.de

www.yager-development.com



 

BERLIN

Berlin, Europe’s hottest up and coming city is home to almost four million people, from all corners of the globe. It’s huge arts and music scene is a draw to many artists and media types who have established themselves here in recent years. This high density of young creative people also fuels Berlin’s impressive and varied nightlife. You can also find every conceivable type of cuisine in the hundreds of packed cafes and restaurants. The city has a comprehensive tram and underground network not to mention its large parks and lakes. It is known for being a very family-friendly place to live. Last but not least, Berlin’s central location in Europe makes it an ideal jump point for exploring the continent: Copenhagen, Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Warsaw and Milan and London are all within an hour’s flight of Berlin’s airports which are served by numerous low-cost airlines.

 

In short: Berlin is an all-round great place to live, for all age groups and types of people providing everything needed for living and life style.