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Job Title	Vehicle Handling Designer
Job Category	Games/Level Designers
Job Description	My client have built up their reputation by its liaison with publishing giants and consistent AAA titles. They have a great working atmosphere, close knit teams and strike a happy balance between hard work and equally hard play. Under the direction of the Lead Designer, the Vehicle handling Designer will lead and implement all vehicle handling development within the studio. The handling model employed at Reflections is a semi-realistic design that captures the essential behaviour of real vehicles, especially powerful American muscle cars, while still being fun and accessible, and you would be expected to continue this theme in your work. Requirements: * Must have passion, knowledge and a strong interest in a wide range of video games, especially driving genre. * An active interest in real world vehicles and motorsports, and the behaviour and performance of vehicles. * Ability to translate vehicle performance designs into practical computer simulation implementations. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. * Demonstrated ability to effectively document original ideas and concepts. * Strong interpersonal skills - able to interact with team members of different disciplines. * Task driven, good time management and problem-solving skills, as well as strong analysis and communication. * Good, positive attitude and outlook. Responsibilities: * Responsible for implementing approved designs within the Vehicle Dynamics editor. * Create and maintain Game Design Documents as required. * Play-test and QA prototypes * Contribute to the handling, gameplay, and mechanics setup. * Prioritize and meet deadlines, document and communicate progress, participate in design meetings. Interested? Send your CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com FAO Nathan Adcock or call 01206 544044
Location	North East, England, UK & Europe
Salary	25000
Date posted	25/04/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 8893.