Game Designer - Mobile Video Games!
Calling all Awesome Game Designers!
Gameloft, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, is seeking gifted 2D and 3D Game Designers of to join their existing talent pool. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit games include LOST, Dogz, Brain Challenge, Gangstar: Crime City, Asphalt: Street Rules, Live Free or Die Hard, Shrek The Third, Heroes and Brothers In Arms: Earned in Blood 3D. As a key member of the development team, youll take charge of the initial concept and game design directly through final delivery.
The Nitty-Gritty:
Design game, level layouts and gameplay content for one of the following game genres:
- Action / Adventure (urban-themed, military-themed, etc.)
- Social Life Sims (life simulations, etc.)
- Casual Games (puzzle games, card games, etc.)
- Sports and Racing (team sports, racing, individual sports)
Complete benchmarking & competition research
Communicate with a team of artists and programmers to ensure creative vision is fulfilled
Collaborate with design team to produce innovative ideas for new concepts and existing design issues
Effectively receive and provide constructive criticism
Must-haves/ know-how:
Ability to create a feasible game model based on a variety of tools and methods
Skilled at documenting ideas, concepts and technical designs in a format that is easy for all team members to understand
Thorough understanding of video games and their commercial appeal to the general public
Think creatively, work well independently and as a team player
Ability to successfully convey your vision and motivate team members
Youll earn brownie points if you have:
Experience with design software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Maya, Game Maker, etc.)
Familiarity with C++ and JAVA
Strong knowledge of wireless devices
A love for video games, inside & out
For a chance to join a cool, creative team based in New York City- please send your resume, cover letter with salary requirements and samples (if available) to:
jobglnygdesign@gameloft.com
Please be sure to mention the game genre you are interested in (Action/Adventure, Social Life Simulations, Casual or Sports/ Racing) in your letter and reference GFX-DESIGN-US in the subject line of your email. Please ensure that any sample images/animations are sent within the email or attached as Word or .pdf documents only. Any emails that do not fulfill this requirement will not be read. All qualified applicants will be expected to take a standard game design test.
To learn more about our games, check out www.gameloft.com
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Viacom, Warner Bros., Touchstone Television, FifPro, Lamborghini, Vans, Paris Hilton Ent., Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush and Vijay Singh allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 70 plus countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Düsseldorf, Milan, Barcelona, New Delhi, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
Please be sure to mention the game genre you are interested in (Action/Adventure, Social Life Simulations, Casual or Sports/ Racing) in your letter and reference GFX-DESIGN-US in the subject line of your email. Please ensure that any sample images/animations are sent within the email or attached as Word or .pdf documents only. Any emails that do not fulfill this requirement will not be read. All qualified applicants will be expected to take a standard game design test.
To learn more about our games, check out www.gameloft.com
Gameloft, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, is seeking gifted 2D and 3D Game Designers of to join their existing talent pool. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit games include LOST, Dogz, Brain Challenge, Gangstar: Crime City, Asphalt: Street Rules, Live Free or Die Hard, Shrek The Third, Heroes and Brothers In Arms: Earned in Blood 3D. As a key member of the development team, youll take charge of the initial concept and game design directly through final delivery.
The Nitty-Gritty:
Design game, level layouts and gameplay content for one of the following game genres:
- Action / Adventure (urban-themed, military-themed, etc.)
- Social Life Sims (life simulations, etc.)
- Casual Games (puzzle games, card games, etc.)
- Sports and Racing (team sports, racing, individual sports)
Complete benchmarking & competition research
Communicate with a team of artists and programmers to ensure creative vision is fulfilled
Collaborate with design team to produce innovative ideas for new concepts and existing design issues
Effectively receive and provide constructive criticism
Must-haves/ know-how:
Ability to create a feasible game model based on a variety of tools and methods
Skilled at documenting ideas, concepts and technical designs in a format that is easy for all team members to understand
Thorough understanding of video games and their commercial appeal to the general public
Think creatively, work well independently and as a team player
Ability to successfully convey your vision and motivate team members
Youll earn brownie points if you have:
Experience with design software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Maya, Game Maker, etc.)
Familiarity with C++ and JAVA
Strong knowledge of wireless devices
A love for video games, inside & out
For a chance to join a cool, creative team based in New York City- please send your resume, cover letter with salary requirements and samples (if available) to:
jobglnygdesign@gameloft.com
Please be sure to mention the game genre you are interested in (Action/Adventure, Social Life Simulations, Casual or Sports/ Racing) in your letter and reference GFX-DESIGN-US in the subject line of your email. Please ensure that any sample images/animations are sent within the email or attached as Word or .pdf documents only. Any emails that do not fulfill this requirement will not be read. All qualified applicants will be expected to take a standard game design test.
To learn more about our games, check out www.gameloft.com
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Viacom, Warner Bros., Touchstone Television, FifPro, Lamborghini, Vans, Paris Hilton Ent., Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush and Vijay Singh allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 70 plus countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Düsseldorf, Milan, Barcelona, New Delhi, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
Please be sure to mention the game genre you are interested in (Action/Adventure, Social Life Simulations, Casual or Sports/ Racing) in your letter and reference GFX-DESIGN-US in the subject line of your email. Please ensure that any sample images/animations are sent within the email or attached as Word or .pdf documents only. Any emails that do not fulfill this requirement will not be read. All qualified applicants will be expected to take a standard game design test.
To learn more about our games, check out www.gameloft.com