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Job Title	Lead Level Designer
Job Category	Games/Level Designers
Job Description	Based in the North East and founded in early 1997 my client has developed a niche as a developer of high quality multi platform titles, with several million sellers in its portfolio. My client is looking for a multi-faceted, industry experienced individual to fill the critical path of Lead Level Designer. Reporting directly to the Creative Director the main responsibility will be to make the most of the game by leading the Level Design Team to produce content that utilizes all the features and assets that are created in the best way possible. The preferred candidate will have a strong drive to compete with the best, to take ownership of features and drive them to completion and work well in a team environment. Functional responsibilities: •Lead, mentor, motivate, manage and give feedback to the Level Design Team •Liaise with the other team leads to get the best solution to designs •Clearly communicate the design vision to team and make sure its followed •Ensure quality and budgets of the missions and the environments •Drive specific features from design to completion Skills required: •Excellent management skills •Excellent communication skills, both within the design department and across discipline, as well as good understanding of development processes of other disciplines •Understanding of what makes a game “fun” •Excellent understanding of the other aspects of design; controls, reward systems, limitations etc. Skills desired: •Previous Unreal development experience is a significant advantage •Experience with scripting languages •Demonstrably strong design skills including scripting, writing, 2D mapping and documentation •Familiarity or expertise with Photoshop, Visio, Sketchup and other common design tools •Experience with 3D studio Max or similar 3D tools is a plus Education and experience: •Minimum 5 years of experience as a Level Designer •Minimum 2 shipped games with one in the role of Lead Level Designer Interested? Send your CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com FAO Nathan Adcock
Location	North East, England, UK & Europe
Salary	40000
Date posted	07/05/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 8948.