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Lead Level Designer, Mobile
3 years ago
Job Title:
Lead Level Designer, MobileRequisition ID:
R004379Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Level Designer, Mobile
Reporting To: Executive Producer, Design
Department: Mobile
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Your Platform
Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall ® , Tony Hawk ®, Guitar Hero ®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders ™ and Call of Duty ® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.
And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.
We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.
Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your Mission
Activision Publishing is currently seeking a Lead Level Designer to work on a new mobile title. We are looking for an individual who has a passion and proven track record for building and launching great games.
You should have an expert understanding of multiplayer FPS’s and mobile games. You’ll develop and adapt maps to create market-leading multiplayer experiences. You will be a direct part of a core team but collaborate with a global team.
Your goals and responsibilities will include ensuring that levels are designed for the best gameplay experience on mobile, leveraging core and new game features and optimized for game content. Qualified candidates need to be self-starters, able to operate in a highly dynamic environment.
As a Lead Level Designer, you will:
- Drive design of maps while ensuring all levels work with mobile touch screen controls.
- Manage the communication between various studios to ensure levels are consistent
- Block out and build 3D levels through various phases of development.
- Research and be intimately familiar with the game's subject matter, locations, and architecture.
- Collaborate with the Systems Design team to support gameplay mechanics.
- Collaborate with other level designers and environment artists to iterate on level designs.
- Prioritize well, meet deadlines and communicate progress of the level design with Production and Directors frequently.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- Passion for shooters on Mobile, Console and/or PC.
- Demonstrable experience making fun, visually impressive 3d multiplayer levels for a first person shooter.
- Multiplayer map design & building experience.
- 5+ years professional level design experience.
- Must work well in a team environment: Strong communication skills, taking and understanding direction well, meeting deadlines, and mentoring more junior members of the team.
- Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths and weaknesses of recent games. Must be able to list techniques used to make fun multiplayer FPS levels and systems.
Extra Points:
- Drawing/art/Photoshop skills.
- Programming and or scripting experience.
- Background or education in game design, architecture, or traditional art.
- MOD community experience.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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