Daybreak Game Company LLC
Associate Game Designer
Daybreak Game Company LLC, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
Make your mark at Daybreak Games and take your place in games history!Here at Daybreak, we make games
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.that bring people together. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1, DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, Lord of the Rings Online, & Dungeons & Dragons Online.We are obsessed withthe entire creation process Passion for play is what keeps us connected to our ever growing community. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers battle it out in a post apocalyptic landscape, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.Join a team where yourcontributions matter!
We
focus on quality, learning, opportunity,family and community.We
will support, mentor and develop your career.Whether you’re ingames development or corporate,We’re All Heroes Here!
Daybreak offers some of the best benefits in the games industry! In addition to our benefits,we offer a quite a few amazing perks that make working at Daybreak even more exciting!Excellent Paid Time offFree Game AccountsWellness ProgramMonthly CompanyCelebrations
Employee Assistance ProgramSocial & Games ClubsShort/Long Term Disability InsuranceLife/AD&D Insurance10 paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement programHoliday Parties and other celebrationEmployee Product Purchase ProgramCompany Swag & ClothingAccess to industry events and conferencesLocationsSAN DIEGO Our headquarters is located in the perfect place for a "stay-cation"! Sun, sun, sun! ! Just minutes from the beaches of La Jolla and Carlsbad, home of family entertainment including: Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, museums and tons of night life. Just 2 hours from Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland and home of the San Diego Padres.This is where you come in. Our teams are hiring and we’re looking for people who live every day well played.Associate Game Designer By clicking "Apply" you agree to submit the information provided by you to Greenhouse for the purposes of submitting an application for employment to Daybreak Game Company. | Greenhouse Privacy PolicyJob Description
Position Title:
Associate Game Designer, ContentSalary Range:
$45,000 - $55,000Studio/Department:
Darkpaw GamesEmployee Type:
Full Time, RegularABOUT OUR STUDIOOur headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.Daybreak and Darkpaw Games are looking for a talented Content Game Designer to help build the ever-growing world of EverQuest and bring more content to the fans. If you have a knack for problem-solving, creative writing, and a passion for telling stories that challenge and entertain players in high-fantasy worlds, then come help us continue the legacy of EverQuest!Your ContributionWork closely with design leads to execute the vision of the gameParticipate in team meetings and present ideas for discussion to improve the gameCommunicate design goals to other team members, including artists and software engineersHelp to deliver updates and expansions through ongoing game iterationsQuickly learn to use a variety of technical and proprietary tools used to create EverQuestRequired Knowledge and ExperienceDegree in Game Design or equivalent work experienceUnderstanding of fundamental principals of game design and what makes games funAn independent thinker who speaks their mind candidly and respectfully and has an amazing ability to integrate their ideas with others, and constantly incorporate feedback into their designsWorking knowledge of Word, Excel, and other office softwareExtremely self-motivated with strong prototyping, and communication skillsAbility to work well under pressure and with deadlinesKnowledge of EverQuest or other similar MMORPGsA passion for making and playing gamesYear-1 SuccessBecome familiar with the design database, with a specific focus on NPCs and QuestsBecome familiar with mapping, pathing, and populating a zoneGain a basic understanding of items, spells, scripting, and crafting as needed for questsRegularly create quests from documentation to implementation and testingEffective at managing your time appropriately and remain productive so most small tasks are completed in 2 - 5 daysParticipate in team meetings and bring up ideas for discussion to improve the game, our tools, or our workflowsClearly communicate with other developers to move past roadblocks or areas of confusionDemonstrate high standards of ethics and fairnessPlusesExamples of small game demos or mods to currently existing gamesExperience with scripting languagesExamples of creative writing skillsFeel like you are a match for this role, but don't meet all the requirements and pluses? We encourage fresh viewpoints, so as long as you can show us how your attitude and other skills make up for any gaps, we still want to see your application!ABOUT OUR COMPANYDaybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide , EverQuest , and Dungeons and Dragons Online , Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesDaybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com
if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**Email Sign Up Sign up now to get insider updates on new features, games and special offers from Daybreak Games. You can unsubscribe in one click.
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If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.that bring people together. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1, DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, Lord of the Rings Online, & Dungeons & Dragons Online.We are obsessed withthe entire creation process Passion for play is what keeps us connected to our ever growing community. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers battle it out in a post apocalyptic landscape, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.Join a team where yourcontributions matter!
We
focus on quality, learning, opportunity,family and community.We
will support, mentor and develop your career.Whether you’re ingames development or corporate,We’re All Heroes Here!
Daybreak offers some of the best benefits in the games industry! In addition to our benefits,we offer a quite a few amazing perks that make working at Daybreak even more exciting!Excellent Paid Time offFree Game AccountsWellness ProgramMonthly CompanyCelebrations
Employee Assistance ProgramSocial & Games ClubsShort/Long Term Disability InsuranceLife/AD&D Insurance10 paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement programHoliday Parties and other celebrationEmployee Product Purchase ProgramCompany Swag & ClothingAccess to industry events and conferencesLocationsSAN DIEGO Our headquarters is located in the perfect place for a "stay-cation"! Sun, sun, sun! ! Just minutes from the beaches of La Jolla and Carlsbad, home of family entertainment including: Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, museums and tons of night life. Just 2 hours from Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland and home of the San Diego Padres.This is where you come in. Our teams are hiring and we’re looking for people who live every day well played.Associate Game Designer By clicking "Apply" you agree to submit the information provided by you to Greenhouse for the purposes of submitting an application for employment to Daybreak Game Company. | Greenhouse Privacy PolicyJob Description
Position Title:
Associate Game Designer, ContentSalary Range:
$45,000 - $55,000Studio/Department:
Darkpaw GamesEmployee Type:
Full Time, RegularABOUT OUR STUDIOOur headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.Daybreak and Darkpaw Games are looking for a talented Content Game Designer to help build the ever-growing world of EverQuest and bring more content to the fans. If you have a knack for problem-solving, creative writing, and a passion for telling stories that challenge and entertain players in high-fantasy worlds, then come help us continue the legacy of EverQuest!Your ContributionWork closely with design leads to execute the vision of the gameParticipate in team meetings and present ideas for discussion to improve the gameCommunicate design goals to other team members, including artists and software engineersHelp to deliver updates and expansions through ongoing game iterationsQuickly learn to use a variety of technical and proprietary tools used to create EverQuestRequired Knowledge and ExperienceDegree in Game Design or equivalent work experienceUnderstanding of fundamental principals of game design and what makes games funAn independent thinker who speaks their mind candidly and respectfully and has an amazing ability to integrate their ideas with others, and constantly incorporate feedback into their designsWorking knowledge of Word, Excel, and other office softwareExtremely self-motivated with strong prototyping, and communication skillsAbility to work well under pressure and with deadlinesKnowledge of EverQuest or other similar MMORPGsA passion for making and playing gamesYear-1 SuccessBecome familiar with the design database, with a specific focus on NPCs and QuestsBecome familiar with mapping, pathing, and populating a zoneGain a basic understanding of items, spells, scripting, and crafting as needed for questsRegularly create quests from documentation to implementation and testingEffective at managing your time appropriately and remain productive so most small tasks are completed in 2 - 5 daysParticipate in team meetings and bring up ideas for discussion to improve the game, our tools, or our workflowsClearly communicate with other developers to move past roadblocks or areas of confusionDemonstrate high standards of ethics and fairnessPlusesExamples of small game demos or mods to currently existing gamesExperience with scripting languagesExamples of creative writing skillsFeel like you are a match for this role, but don't meet all the requirements and pluses? We encourage fresh viewpoints, so as long as you can show us how your attitude and other skills make up for any gaps, we still want to see your application!ABOUT OUR COMPANYDaybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide , EverQuest , and Dungeons and Dragons Online , Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesDaybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com
if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**Email Sign Up Sign up now to get insider updates on new features, games and special offers from Daybreak Games. You can unsubscribe in one click.
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