[FONT="]Technical Level Designer[/FONT]
Red Storm is now hiring a Technical Level Designer for The Division. [FONT="]The Technical Level Designer takes the initiative in the Design production to create tools, processes and guidelines to assist the creation of the game. He/she optimizes the use of the engine/tools to support development goals. He/she collaborates on engine use, chooses best work methods based on design requirements and validates gameplay mechanics. He/she is in charge of any Design technical quality aspects of the game as defined by the Creative direction and his/her manager.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Responsibilities:[/FONT]· [FONT="]Point of contact and conduit of communication with co-dev partners on technical Level Design issues[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Identify and solve pipeline tool inefficiencies and propose new tool ideas.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Work with engineering if necessary to develop new technologies, [/FONT][FONT="]suggest solutions for issues/bugs/needed features to optimize pipelines for maximum quality and efficiency.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Become the resident expert on the entire LD pipeline, scripting and all technical requirements, be able to solve any issue that comes up with workarounds and/or report to leads on blockers.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Improve productivity working with Level Designers and Level Artists to identify and solve technical issues, [/FONT][FONT="]suggest solutions the find a balance between art and gameplay.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Utilize rapid prototyping to test feasibility of features/ideas/workflows.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Help define or refine the production pipeline as needed, including establishing and enforcing constraints/metrics throughout projects.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Document, maintain, and present design tools and scripts/nodes during development.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Report bugs, track/resolve issues, and prioritize needs.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Qualifications/Requirements:[/FONT]· [FONT="]Minimum of 5 years game development experience and at least 2 AAA shipped console titles.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Xbox or PS3 optimization and debugging experience.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]A[/FONT][FONT="]bility to identify and solve technical issues for tool development in game production.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Ability to quickly learn content pipeline and toolset and become a subject matter expert.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Experience with Level Design, design production tools and pipelines.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Demonstrated skills in the basic fundamentals of programming/scripting.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Strong understanding of design asset/code/game hardware interaction.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Design pipeline/asset optimization skills.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Knowledge of what makes game content run slowly and how to make it faster.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]A[/FONT][FONT="]bility to adapt to changing workflows and tools.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and organize work to meet objectives.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Passion and enthusiasm for video games.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Preferred:[/FONT]· [FONT="]Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Experience working with more than one game engine.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]D[/FONT][FONT="]emonstrated skills using 3d scripting languages such as Lua, UnrealScript, Maxscript, or Python.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Hands on experience with C++ and/or C#.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Benefits: [/FONT]· [FONT="]Onsite gym and Mind, Body, Spirit reimbursement program for activities that help you be a better version of yourself.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Food & Fun: Monday breakfast, Thursday meeting munchies & drinks, Surprise Snacks, Launch Parties, Monthly Years of Service Celebrations, Family Picnics, Sporting Events, Holiday Parties, the list goes on.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Superior health, dental, vision packages with a substantial employer contribution for a healthy you, healthy family, and a healthy wallet.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]401k match for that day you retire to your dream island
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· [FONT="]Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave for the day your family grows.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Generous Vacation, Holiday and Sick time for those days you need to be away.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Employee purchase program for Ubisoft titles for those days you want to play.[/FONT]
· [FONT="]Amazing coworkers, visionary leadership, and a work hard, play hard attitude that will make you want to stay.[/FONT]
Submit your application here: https://www.ubisoftgroup.com/en-US/careers/search_for_jobs.aspx?LinkId=18804