Sr. Game Designer, DC Universe Online

Position Title: Sr. Game Designer, DC Universe Online

Location: Austin
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Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. SOE creates and delivers compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchise EverQuest®, its successful online trading card game Legends of Norrath®, as well as the recent kids’ phenomenon Free Realms™, SOE continues to raise the bar for online gaming and players worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, with additional studios in Austin, Seattle, Denver, Tucson, and Taiwan, SOE has a slate of engaging, high-quality games currently in development across new genres for all platforms and audiences.

Overview:

· Work with team to design and develop functional, compelling, cooperative/competitive multiplayer environments.

· Maintain knowledge of the latest console and online game features, technologies and development techniques

· Mentor other level designers and give detailed feedback on work in progress.

Qualifications:

· 3-5 years industry Senior or Lead Game Designer experience

· Minimum of 1 shipped action game title preferred

· Experience working with proprietary or off-the-shelf editors and/or scripting languages

· Deep familiarity with action game titles and Massively Multiplayer Titles

· Possess understanding of and ability to critically evaluate online and competitive titles

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

· Knowledge of Unreal 3 and/or Maya

· Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills

· Experience working with a team of 5 or more designers.

Essential Duties:

· Work with the team to design and develop functional, compelling, cooperative/competitive multiplayer environments

· Placement and modification of functional game objects (triggers, generators, entities etc) within environments

· Custom scripting of special game behaviors, cameras, or other events as required

· Management of content pipelines/workflow with junior and contract designers

· Work closely with Test to iterate on level design, pacing, balance, and general tuning issues

· Data entry and management of game database assets

· Creation, modification, and extension of prototype environments as required

· Design documentation and other archival or review tasks as required

Diversity Information

Sony Online Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the Workplace.