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TRION WORLDS

www.TrionWorlds.com/careers

SEEKING: Senior Content Designer  for our DEFIANCE, game

DEFIANCE™ is the first multi-platform shooter MMO, that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience, interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic.

Being developed for the PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, DEFIANCE unites the MMORPG and Shooter game genres across the most popular platforms.

Trion Worlds is seeking a Senior Content Designer to help create and bring to life the online world of Defiance™, our multi-platform shooter MMO being developed in collaboration with Syfy. Our ideal candidate possesses solid design credentials, strong creativity, and a passion for shaping the player experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Work closely with Design Leads to ensure the highest quality content deliveries possible

·         Plan and implement memorable, cutting-edge events, missions, and combat encounters

·         Collaborate with other designers to develop the world, story, and characters of Defiance

·         Inspire artists and programmers with designs that are both creative and practical

·         Playtest and provide constructive feedback on other designers’ work

·         Mentor junior designers on the design process and best practices

·         Help to provide innovative solutions to design challenges

·         Write and maintain clean, professional documentation

REQUIREMENTS

·         5+ years of experience as a game designer

·         Minimum of two shipped titles, acting in a senior role on at least one

·         Experience building levels, missions, or scenarios for a shooter/action game

·         Demonstrated ability to design and implement fun, balanced combat encounters

·         Experience with developer tools such as placement editors, scripting languages, and databases

·         Ability to self-critique, problem-solve, and iterate without supervision

·         Willingness to support a collaborative team environment

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         A deep working knowledge of shooters and action games

PLUSES

·         Passion for making great games

·         Experience designing cooperative gameplay

·         Familiarity with MMOs and open-world games

·         Experience developing for consoles

·         Interest in science fiction movies, television, and books

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Please direct interest to: www.TrionWorlds.com/careers

Include your resume, cover letter and the following information (if available/applicable) your LinkedIn website and portfolio, along with your desired salary and how you learned about the open position