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Job Title	Lead / Senior Designer
Job Category	Games/Level Designers
Job Description	Emote Games is a games company specialising in the production of cross platform connected entertainment. We deliver a mixture of original and licensed content on platforms as diverse as mobile to next generation console and are looking to grow our small select team to support current and pending projects. Job Profile: The role will involve the creation and maintenance of detailed game design documentation and hands on level design and implementation. The role will also involve liaison with the production team and senior management and pitching game concepts to internal departments. Key Responsibilities: - To aid the design team in creating and documenting new games ideas for both original IP and licensed properties - Create and document ideas for game play ideas – including level designs and event breakdowns as required - Suggest improvements to existing game ideas and features - Identify, analyze and resolve design problems - Present ideas to the other team members and team leaders - Be aware of the needs of the target audience and be able to deliver designs to satisfy those needs - Work with other disciplines to ensure successful implementation of the game design Derby based, but some domestic travel is expected. Key Skills required: - Excellent creative and concept skills are essential for this role - Be up to date on the latest trends in gaming and social networking - Good communication skills – written and oral - Good understanding of the Game Design process and methodologies - Confident self starter with good motivational skills - Ability to fit into a dynamic, creative team environment - Relevant games industry experience Other Desirable skills & experience: - Published titles - Experience with current game development processes - Enthusiasm for and knowledge of video games in general
Location	Derby, Midlands, England, UK & Europe
Date posted	15/04/2008