Dear Reader:
Factor 5 - Wii job posting
This is taken directly from the ‘Careers’ section on Factor5’s website. Huge thanks to Kevin for the heads up!
Description
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for one or more areas of design expertise in addition to designing and implementing levels for an upcoming Wii title.
Specifically your field of work will focus on:
* Create, update and maintain design document in a timely manner
o Oversee the creation of the overall project design and guides that design to completion.· Heavily contribute to overall game design
* Overview of story writing, dialogue and cinematic
* Communicate design requirements to other dept. leads and designers.* Become the “point person” in one or more of the following areas:
Environmental design and building
AI behavior
Scripting
Specific gameplay system or mechanic
Online Multiplayer
* Develop, troubleshoot and implement in area/s of expertise for design team
* Provide direction and guidance to level designers.
* Works with production to set realistic ambitions for deadlines.
* Design and implement levels
* Contribute to and collaborate with other designers on the game design
* Review level designs and ensure adherence to core game designJob Requirements:
* Ability to learn new tools and workflows with minimal supervision
* Flexible, able to take on new challenges as they present themselves
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
* Scripting and/or programming experience preferred
* Level design on 2+ shipped titles
* Work experience with at least one professional 3D modeling package such as Maya, 3dsmax, etc. preferredHelpful:
* College degree in writing or prior professional experience in writing