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Senior Level Designer - Gameplay Focus
Reference bg141207sldgf
Job Type Full-time
Job Status Sourcing
Date Posted Friday, 14 December 2007
Location Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Duration
Company Information Streamline Studios
Kabelweg 21
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1014 BA
Website: http://www.streamline-studios.com
Job Description

Responsibilities include the following:

Balancing art and gameplay
Working on Streamline Studios’ internal next-gen production as well as third party developments
Creating visually compelling levels, developing or testing next-gen assets in-game, working with game editors and 3D applications, developing game concepts, developing gameplay prototypes, and supporting ongoing game production with gameplay and art consultations, testing, and refining
Qualifications We are always looking for top talent, including experienced Level Designers with a minimum of 3 years experience in the games industry who are ready to advance the art and craft of game world creation.

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Strong understanding of game design principles
• Industry experience in game development with at least one shipped title and preferably multiple titles
• Experience with game editing programs such as UnrealED and Hammer as well as 3D applications such 3DsMax or Maya
• Awareness of trends in game design (know what Spore, Flow, Faηade and Katamari signify)
• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence in games (programming/scripting experience a bonus)
• Experience working with media that employ interactive narrative
• Excellent English writing and verbal skills, as well as experience with MS Office programs and repository software
• Excellent communication and team skills
• Self-starter with the ability to contribute to a team environment
• A strong passion for playing and designing games
• Readiness to work on the leading edge of game development where innovation occurs


In addition, you should possess at least three of the following skills/experience:

• Three years game industry experience
• A degree in architecture, design, or traditional arts or filmmaking
• Interaction design or user-centered design experience
• User interface design experience
• Degree in communication theory or a similar field
• Work experience with film narratives or cinematography
• Software development experience and/or QA experience
• Strong understanding of architectural theory and architectural building styles (classical, modern, postmodern, contemporary, etc.)
• A keen eye for the decorative arts as well as lighting and color
How to Apply Either:
Access BGIn online form through the "Apply for Job" button on the bottom on this page

Or:
Send your application as e-mail. Please attach to your e-mail:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Link(s) to online portfolio/websites with references of your work and prior employers
- please include reference number of Job Post
Email Resume To joinsls@streamline-studios.com
Contact Info Human Resources
Contact Phone: +31206848505
Contact Email: joinsls@streamline-studios.com

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