8monkey Labs: Level Designer/Lead Level Designer
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As a level designer, you will be responsible for:
...working with the director to plan level layouts and the gameplay pacing of each level
...creating and assembling a realistic and natural 3d world that is visually entertaining
...scripting and timing of level events, ultimately creating fluid and dynamic gameplay experiences
A level designer applicant must have:
...experience in the game industry as a level designer (preferably on a FPS)
...strong problem-solving skills
...the ability to be a self-starter/motivator
...the focus and determination to set personal deadlines and meet monthly benchmarks
...the desire to collaborate with artists, programmers and animators to reach a common goal
...a solid understanding of first-person gameplay mechanics
...a good artistic eye for creating realistic and natural 3d environments
...above all else, a passion for many genres of games
Even better yet, the level designer would have:
...programming and/or script writing experience
...traditional art skills (drawing, sketching, etc...)
...a working knowledge of 3d modeling packages (preferably Maya)
send resume and portfolio submissions to jobs@8monkeylabs.com
Full-time employment at 8monkey Labs includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, and project bonuses.
About Cedar Falls, IA...
The Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area is home to over 100,000 residents - so no, it's not the boondocks. Cost of living is nearly half of that on the west coast. Cedar Falls is only 3.5 hours from Minneapolis/St.Paul and only 4.5 hours from Chicago.
Cedar Falls, IA is home to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and for the outdoorsman, the metro area boasts the largest network of recreational trails in Iowa accompanied by many campgrounds and recreational lakes and rivers. There is also a wide selection of fine dining, bars, shopping centers, and night clubs to keep the city dwellers entertained year-round.
...working with the director to plan level layouts and the gameplay pacing of each level
...creating and assembling a realistic and natural 3d world that is visually entertaining
...scripting and timing of level events, ultimately creating fluid and dynamic gameplay experiences
A level designer applicant must have:
...experience in the game industry as a level designer (preferably on a FPS)
...strong problem-solving skills
...the ability to be a self-starter/motivator
...the focus and determination to set personal deadlines and meet monthly benchmarks
...the desire to collaborate with artists, programmers and animators to reach a common goal
...a solid understanding of first-person gameplay mechanics
...a good artistic eye for creating realistic and natural 3d environments
...above all else, a passion for many genres of games
Even better yet, the level designer would have:
...programming and/or script writing experience
...traditional art skills (drawing, sketching, etc...)
...a working knowledge of 3d modeling packages (preferably Maya)
send resume and portfolio submissions to jobs@8monkeylabs.com
Full-time employment at 8monkey Labs includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, and project bonuses.
About Cedar Falls, IA...
The Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area is home to over 100,000 residents - so no, it's not the boondocks. Cost of living is nearly half of that on the west coast. Cedar Falls is only 3.5 hours from Minneapolis/St.Paul and only 4.5 hours from Chicago.
Cedar Falls, IA is home to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and for the outdoorsman, the metro area boasts the largest network of recreational trails in Iowa accompanied by many campgrounds and recreational lakes and rivers. There is also a wide selection of fine dining, bars, shopping centers, and night clubs to keep the city dwellers entertained year-round.