Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Encounter Designer (Contract)
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Santa Monica Studio is seeking a talented Encounter Designer to help us build a new unannounced title!In this role, you will assist, collaborate with, and take direction from the Sr Encounter Designer, Combat, and Level Design teams, and Design and Game Directors to place, tune and maintain combat scenarios and encounters throughout the game.The ideal candidate has proven design sense, attention to detail and an established technical expertise, along with a strong understanding of the elements that combine to create fun and engaging encounters. You are someone who takes initiative, isn’t afraid to ask questions, and gets ideas into the game early to fail fast, learn, and iterate. You take direction well while also offering feedback in a structured and considerate manner, are eager to learn, and passionately motivated to push the boundaries of encounters.Responsibilities
Work with existing AI cast, level mechanics, and environmental components to create scenarios that map to the desired pacing and difficulty for each combat encounter in the gameUse the game engine tools to implement encounters including, but not limited to, character placement, wave triggering, managing groups of enemies, etcCollaborate with level and environment teams to address performance issues, bugs, and adhere to metrics and best practicesLiaise closely with the combat team responsible for design, creation, and maintenance of AI cast membersLearn and become effective with both the combat design and level design tools and workflowSupport and champion the gameplay vision and align encounter experiences with game and player needsBe aware of varying play styles and build encounters that provide accurate level of challenge for different audiencesWork closely with production partners to establish and maintain the timely completion of encountersGather, respond to, and implement feedback from playtests and peer and director reviewsPlay and replay encounters and tune for qualityRequirements
Two or more years in game development, with at least one year in a Combat or Encounter Design role on a first- or third-person action gameExperience using a text-based and/or visual scripting languageBasic knowledge of scripting languages and code (e.g., XML, C++, PERL) is preferred but not requiredExperience building 3D layouts in support of combat encountersMust be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot issuesAbility to think logically with a strong level of attention to detailMust be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production teamMust have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of fun in video gamesPreferred Experience
Prior experience building and tuning combat encounters in a 3rd person action gameExperience with Maya#LI-SMS
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to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$40.68 - $61.06 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfWhat is your current title? *What is your current company? *LinkedIn ProfileWebsite/Portfolio/Reel Password (if applicable)Have you ever worked for a Sony company previously? * Select...Are you authorized to work in the United States? * Select...Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? * Select...Will you need relocation assistance to work at this role's specified location? * Select...Are you related to, or in a close personal relationship with, anyone who currently works for SIE or any SIE-affiliated studios? (This includes spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.) * Select...If yes, please state their name, the department or studio they work for, and their job title (if you know it).By selecting "Yes", I am certifying that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this employment application is true and correct. * Select...US Voluntary Demographic Question
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Santa Monica Studio is seeking a talented Encounter Designer to help us build a new unannounced title!In this role, you will assist, collaborate with, and take direction from the Sr Encounter Designer, Combat, and Level Design teams, and Design and Game Directors to place, tune and maintain combat scenarios and encounters throughout the game.The ideal candidate has proven design sense, attention to detail and an established technical expertise, along with a strong understanding of the elements that combine to create fun and engaging encounters. You are someone who takes initiative, isn’t afraid to ask questions, and gets ideas into the game early to fail fast, learn, and iterate. You take direction well while also offering feedback in a structured and considerate manner, are eager to learn, and passionately motivated to push the boundaries of encounters.Responsibilities
Work with existing AI cast, level mechanics, and environmental components to create scenarios that map to the desired pacing and difficulty for each combat encounter in the gameUse the game engine tools to implement encounters including, but not limited to, character placement, wave triggering, managing groups of enemies, etcCollaborate with level and environment teams to address performance issues, bugs, and adhere to metrics and best practicesLiaise closely with the combat team responsible for design, creation, and maintenance of AI cast membersLearn and become effective with both the combat design and level design tools and workflowSupport and champion the gameplay vision and align encounter experiences with game and player needsBe aware of varying play styles and build encounters that provide accurate level of challenge for different audiencesWork closely with production partners to establish and maintain the timely completion of encountersGather, respond to, and implement feedback from playtests and peer and director reviewsPlay and replay encounters and tune for qualityRequirements
Two or more years in game development, with at least one year in a Combat or Encounter Design role on a first- or third-person action gameExperience using a text-based and/or visual scripting languageBasic knowledge of scripting languages and code (e.g., XML, C++, PERL) is preferred but not requiredExperience building 3D layouts in support of combat encountersMust be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot issuesAbility to think logically with a strong level of attention to detailMust be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production teamMust have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of fun in video gamesPreferred Experience
Prior experience building and tuning combat encounters in a 3rd person action gameExperience with Maya#LI-SMS
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.#LI-MC1#LI-AM1Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click
here
to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$40.68 - $61.06 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfWhat is your current title? *What is your current company? *LinkedIn ProfileWebsite/Portfolio/Reel Password (if applicable)Have you ever worked for a Sony company previously? * Select...Are you authorized to work in the United States? * Select...Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? * Select...Will you need relocation assistance to work at this role's specified location? * Select...Are you related to, or in a close personal relationship with, anyone who currently works for SIE or any SIE-affiliated studios? (This includes spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.) * Select...If yes, please state their name, the department or studio they work for, and their job title (if you know it).By selecting "Yes", I am certifying that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this employment application is true and correct. * Select...US Voluntary Demographic Question
Voluntary Self-IdentificationOur vision at PlayStation is to bring out the best in our global team members by creating a sense of belonging, being a place where they can grow, and ensuring everyone feels valued, heard, and supported so we can push the boundaries of play. That vision begins our candidates, and we are working to better understand the diversity of our candidate population.
This data will also be aggregated and sent to the government for reporting purposes. Please know that the completion of this form is entirely voluntary. Your personally identifiable information (name, address, etc) will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you choose to provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for XX time.Protected VeteranYou are a “protected veteran” under United States law if any of the following apply to you:Disabled Veteran: a veteran of the U.S. military who is entitled to compensation (or who would be entitled to compensation if not for the receipt of military retired pay) under the administration of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and/or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.Recently Separated Veteran: a veteran who has discharged or released from active duty in the U.S. military within the last three years.Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran: a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.DisabilityUnder U.S. law, you are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and will not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions, nor will it be shared with our accommodations team . Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past.
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