Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Game Designer to join our Design department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of online gaming history!

Summary

As a Game Designer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing game content while maintaining the overall game vision.

Position Responsibilities

• Working within the game vision, implement and develop quests, population, events, dungeons and levels in a large-scale MMO world.
• Write and maintain game design documentation starting from idea inception through concept and implementation.
• Work within a highly collaborative multi-discipline team environment to accomplish overall project goals.
• Provide design support for non-development departments (marketing, web, community, etc.) as directed by supervising lead and project needs.
• Maintain ownership and creation of high quality game systems and game content using internally developed design tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge

• Experience with standard design practices and development tools.
• Basic knowledge of scripting logic and procedures, and familiarity with common scripting languages such as PERL and Python.
• Knowledge of source control software such as Perforce.
• Knowledge of game engine and required middleware technology such as BigWorld and Unreal 3.
• Excellent working understanding of core design philosophy, theory, and practices.

Competencies

• A genuine passion for playing and making great games.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational and efficient time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other game developers in a cross-discipline environment.
• Effective self-tasker.
• Solid understanding of MMO game systems, play mechanics, world content development, and creative writing.
• Acute attention to detail while being able and willing to create creative content to the highest quality standards.

Experience

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of applicable content design experience.

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.