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| Job Title | Senior/Lead Designer - URGENT |
|---|---|
| Job Category | Games Designer |
| Location | Liverpool, North West, England, UK & Europe |
| Job Description | We are managing Sony Computer Entertainment's development recruitment in the UK. This games studio in the North of England has been producing world class games for a decade, is well funded and offers a great career structure. In 2008 Liverpool will be the European culture capital and SCEE's fabulously revamped studio reflects this. Wipeout is the most revered, innovative and respected arcade/action racing franchise of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios. They currently require a Senior/Lead Designer to have a key role in realising future iterations of Wipeout on PSP and PS3. Responsibilities - Being instrumental in defining & maintaining the creative direction of a major SCEE franchise - Have a good understanding of the games market & the ability to identify the key factors in producing commercially successful products - Be aware of the needs of the global target audience & be able to deliver designs which satisfy those needs - Lead & motivate a team of designers on a large project. - Monitor the quality of the product and ensure that high standards are maintained - Liaise with other disciplines to ensure successful implementation of the design - Set clear objectives and give appropriate feedback. - Respond to feedback from user testing and internal reviews & alter the design to address the key issues - Mentor, train and assist in the recruitment of designers. - Create and maintain design documents. Prior Experience - A strong track record of leading major projects. - Responsibility for the creative direction of at least one commercially successful shipped product. Personal Qualities - Ability to generate original and innovate ideas. - An interest in contemporary trends in art, design and music would be an advantage. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to mentor other designers, offering constructive feedback and providing clear rationales behind design decisions. - Excellent organisational & analytical skills. - Enthusiasm and broad knowledge of the market - Strong attention to detail. - Flexible and adaptable. Skills include some of Games, Design, Level Design, Level Editors, gameplay, scripting |
| Salary | £DOE |
| Date posted | 20/06/2006 |
| Recruiter | This job is advertised on behalf of Datascope using their internal reference 8894. |
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