YAGER is looking for Senior Level Designer (f/m)

Starting Date: asap

Job details: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1999 by five dedicated developers and artists, our focus is the creation of vivid and meaningful AAA gaming experiences. Today, a team of 80 plus developers is busy at work bringing YAGER’s vision of gaming to life.

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Position Summary:
Environment Artists work with level designers to build game spaces from initial concept phase to the final polished, playable stage. The environment artist’s primary duties, under the direction of the art director and lead artist, are in 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting. The artist is expected to collaborate with technical artists and production to assure that spaces are, as well as beautiful, technically feasible within reasonable timeframes.

Requirements: Responsibilities:
•Conceptualize engaging and entertaining gameplay scenarios as well as cinematic set pieces for single player and multiplayer levels
•Create level prototypes and final in-game levels using Unreal Editor and Unreal scripting system (Kismet)
•Document new game levels
•Collaborate with departmental leads and design team to develop core concepts and game content
•Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success
•Meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively

Qualifications:
•3+ years of level design experience
•Previous design experience on a shipped action game title
•Strong understanding of the fundamentals of game design
•Demonstrable success in creating compelling game play, scenarios, activities, and encounters
•Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology
•Be able to quickly adapt to change, finding creative solutions and maintaining positive momentum in the face of adversity
•Strong scripting skills
•Basic drawing skills as well as some experience with 2D packages like Photoshop, Freehand, Visio etc.
•Ability to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment
•Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
•Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
•Have a passion for playing and creating creative and quality videogames

Desirable Skills:
•Experiences with the Unreal Engine, 3DS Max and/or Maya are beneficial


Before applying please read \\\"How to apply\\\" on our webpage!
http://www.yager.de/career.html

Location: BERLIN
Europe’s hottest up and coming city is home to almost four million people, from all corners of the globe. It’s huge arts and music scene is a draw to many artists and media types who have established themselves here in recent years. This high density of young creative people also fuels Berlin’s impressive and varied nightlife. You can also find every conceivable type of cuisine in the hundreds of packed cafes and restaurants. The city has a comprehensive tram and underground network not to mention its large parks and lakes. It is known for being a very family-friendly place to live. Last but not least, Berlin’s central location in Europe makes it an ideal jump point for exploring the continent: Copenhagen, Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Warsaw and Milan and London are all within an hour’s flight of Berlin’s airports which are served by numerous low-cost airlines.

In short: Berlin is an all-round great place to live, for all age groups and types of people providing everything needed for living and life style.


Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstraße 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - http://www.yager.de/
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