Requisition Number:
117718
Position Title:
Associate Game Designer
External Description:
Respawn Entertainment is a AAA game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. In 2017, Respawn was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. We have shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and are currently hiring for our Star Wars ™, Titanfall, and Unannounced VR game development teams. Our motto is gameplay first, and the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members.
We're looking for a highly skilled Systems Designer who will embrace our philosophy and share his/her hard earned expertise to create an incredible Star Wars ™ experience for our players. We’re picturing someone who is passionate about the Star Wars ™ Universe and is invigorated by the scripting process for third person action/adventure games. If this sounds like you, we're looking forward to seeing your resume!
What you’ll do...
Design systems from conception to the final stages of polish, facilitating communication and coordinating departments to ensure vision.
Create rapid prototypes to quickly identify working elements for player, AI, or camera systems
Solve complex problems including but not limited to: gameplay cameras, AI encounters, player progression, economy tuning
Work with the design leadership, design team, artists, code, audio, and animation to deliver design systems that epitomize the creative vision of the game.
Research subject matter relating to the design objective in an effort to ensure the authenticity of the experience.
Ability to self-critique and accept outside critique.
The more feedback you receive, the more you can tailor your work towards what is best for the team.
Incorporate coworkers’ ideas into the process.
Participate in the research and development of new tools and design systems.
Contribute to establishing and enforcing consistent design practices, constraints, and metrics throughout projects.
Ideally, you'll have…
3+ years’ experience in the games industry working as a systems designer, shipping at least one title. (AAA preferred.)
Experience designing player, ai, or camera systems
Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts.
Expert game design sensibilities, including a superior grasp of timing and instincts of what feels right.
Deep understanding of game-play systems and mechanics, able to pro/con design decisions and the ramifications they will have on the overall experience.
Knowledge of and ability to speak on game systems for a variety of AAA action games.
Ability to pitch design concepts in a clear, detailed manner, through strong written and verbal skills.
Excellent collaborative communications skills -- especially interdepartmental.
CS degree is a plus.
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Systems Designer (Star Wars)
Company Profile:
Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。
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Days Open:
168
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EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。