Level / Environment Designer (Multiplayer - Temporary Assignment)

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Services.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Summary:

Do you love playing multiplayer games? Do you love designing maps and game modes? Are you obsessed with map design elements like sightlines, player pathing, and theming? We’re looking for a passionate multiplayer designer to join our team and be a primary contributor to the design of our next multiplayer game.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for multiplayer level layouts by creating simplified level geometry and performing extensive play-testing and iteration
• Contribute to the design of game modes and game mechanics
• Prototype your ideas using our in-house scripting language and other tools
• Act as producer for your work, collaborating across disciplines to get work done and clear dependencies, ensuring deadlines are met, and championing aspects of the gameplay
• Work directly with artists, programmers, animators and other game designers to contribute to the vision of the game
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Requirements & Skills:

• Layout examples with a focus on multiplayer
• Strong methodology and problem solving ability, with a focus on multiplayer layout
• Good working knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max or similar 3D package
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Exceptional team player with the ability to collaborate without losing sight of the gameplay vision
• Willingness to take design direction when offered
• Experience playing 3rd person console games

Bonus Skills:

• Games industry experience preferred
• Scripting or programming experience
• Experience developing third-person action games

As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates should expect to be given a technical interview and may be asked to complete a design test.