job summary:
Client is looking for an experienced Level Designer that can craft and implement exciting gameplay spaces that push boundaries and engage players. Responsibilities include finaling shipping levels by adjusting layouts of gameplay spaces, gameplay scripting, setting up and tuning combat encounters, and crafting unique events with Halo engine tools. This person will work with the level design team, gameplay teams, artists, programmers, and partner teams to ensure that cross discipline relationships are respected and a high quality player experience is delivered on time.
location: Redmond, Washington
job type: Contract
salary: $43 - 50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Finalize encounters, scripting, and design of ship quality levels built on the foundation of existing levels.
- Build gameplay moments such as combat encounters, vignettes, and interactive narrative sequences.
- Author and review level design documentation.
- Play test and iterate on level content to ensure delivery at the highest quality.
- Partner with other level designers to maintain a positive productive working atmosphere.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all development functions and teams to ensure a best-in-industry production process, player experience, and team environment.
- Work closely with the art and engineering team to ensure level metrics, budgets, performance targets, and visual targets are met.
- Write re-useable, readable level scripts that can be handed off and shared with any other designer
qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
- 10+ years working as a level designer with at least 1 title of shipped that showcases combat/encounter design and scripting experience on a first-person/third-person shooter title.
- Deep understanding of gameplay and level design theories and practices.
- Highly proficient in using game editing software (Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, etc.).
- Experience creating encounters and campaign events using a text based scripting language (HaloScript, C#, LUA, UnityScript, etc.).
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Passion and knowledge of encounter and campaign design.
skills:
Experience building campaign experiences
C#
LUA
UnityScript
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.