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Gearbox Software Hiring Experienced Level Designers

  • Mojo
  • January 26, 2007 at 4:22 PM
  • Mojo
    • January 26, 2007 at 4:22 PM
    • #1

    Gearbox Software is Hiring Experienced Level Designers

    Gearbox Software, veteran game developers and one of the most successful independent game studios in the US, is looking for kick-ass experienced level designers to work on an upcoming Unreal-engine sci-fi action title.

    Required skills include:

    * Excellent level design skills, preferably using one or more of the following: Unreal/UnrealEd, Doom3/Radiant, or Half-Life Source/Hammer

    * An in-depth understanding of single-player and/or multiplayer level design fundamentals

    * Playable levels or screen shots available to show, either professional work or published mod work

    * Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to follow directions and work with a team

    * Be passionate about level design and creating great games

    Desired Skills:

    * Experience with UnrealScript and/or Unreal 3 design tools (UnrealEd, Kismet, etc)

    * 3DSMax or Photoshop experience is a plus

    All applicants must:

    * Have a high school degree and be at least 18 years of age

    * Be a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States

    * Live near or be willing to relocate to Dallas, Texas

    Instructions to apply:

    Send your resume and a link to your online portfolio (screenshots, map downloads, etc.) to: [email protected]

    Please include "Experienced Level Designer" in the subject line.

    About Gearbox Software:

    Gearbox Software, an independent video game development studio located in Dallas, TX, is respected industry-wide for their ability to create award winning, blockbuster interactive entertainment. Comprised of veteran talent, Gearbox Software has established itself as an industry leader, developing games for consoles and personal computers for many of the industry's top franchise including Half-life, Halo: Combat Evolved, Counter-Strike, James Bond and Tony Hawk.

    Gearbox Software is an award-winning developer of interactive entertainment responsible for best-selling titles on all major gaming platforms. By employing the industry's most talented people and using proven production methods Gearbox creates games that are technologically advanced, creative and above all, fun to play.

    With Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30, Gearbox Software launched its first original brand, receiving critical acclaim and record sales in 2005. Gearbox Software is currently developing original titles for next generation video game consoles and Windows PC.

  • st0lve
    • January 26, 2007 at 4:56 PM
    • #2

    Why not just say that it's for the new Alien game.

    And you should add a list of the awesome people from the Core working there.

    As normal, I'm still in school and I do not live in the US

  • von*ferret
    • January 26, 2007 at 5:16 PM
    • #3

    Gearbox: (USA - Texas) - http://www.gearboxsoftware.com

    - Nate "TomWithTheWeather" O. - Level Designer

    - Mike "zilla" Neumann - Writer

    - Scott "Kamikazi!" Jordan - Level Designer

    - Brian "Fletch" Thomas - Level Designer

    - Pat "Mojo" Krefting - Level Designer

    - Andrew "KungFuSquirrel" Weldon - Level Designer

    DD should be in there.

  • PatrickB
    • January 26, 2007 at 5:27 PM
    • #4
    Quote from st0lve

    Why not just say that it's for the new Alien game.And you should add a list of the awesome people from the Core working there.

    As normal, I'm still in school and I do not live in the US

    What makes you so sure it's for the Aliens game?

  • mjens
    • January 26, 2007 at 6:06 PM
    • #5

    sad to say - I'm not form US I know some guys form the team and it's - looking forward for more info about that game :>

  • Fletch
    • January 26, 2007 at 6:32 PM
    • #6
    Quote from PatrickB

    What makes you so sure it's for the Aliens game?

    [Blocked Image: http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4066/bia3cm9.jpg]

    Whoops... probably shouldn't have let that slip.

  • Zeta
    • January 26, 2007 at 6:41 PM
    • #7

    It's times like these living in england doesn't seem all it's cracked up to be.

  • Tequila
    • January 26, 2007 at 7:10 PM
    • #8
    Quote from Zete

    It's times like these living in england doesn't seem all it's cracked up to be.

    Haha, what exactly is it cracked up to be? England's been dreary from the word go sadly.

  • mikezilla
    • January 26, 2007 at 7:41 PM
    • #9
    Quote from Fletch

    What makes you so sure it's for the Aliens game?

    [Blocked Image: http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4066/bia3cm9.jpg]

    Whoops... probably shouldn't have let that slip.

    Omg Saphron Burrows was a bitch to work with! She kept telling me how it was on the set of Deep Blue Sea, and how it was better.

  • KungFuSquirrel
    • January 26, 2007 at 8:00 PM
    • #10

    Get some sharks that swim backards in space and see what she thinks.

  • PatrickB
    • January 26, 2007 at 8:04 PM
    • #11
    Quote from KungFuSquirrel

    Get some sharks that swim backards in space and see what she thinks.

    Only if they have freakin laser beams attached to their heads...

  • Skjalg
    • January 27, 2007 at 5:34 AM
    • #12

    What if i live in europe, but have a bachelors degree (so i most likely could get into the US permanently), would you accept my application then?

  • Fletch
    • January 27, 2007 at 8:40 AM
    • #13
    Quote from Skjalg

    What if i live in europe, but have a bachelors degree (so i most likely could get into the US permanently), would you accept my application then?

    Nope, sorry. Post-9/11 it's just such a bitch to get work visas.

    On a side note, it's also worth noting that we're also hiring next-gen artists and coders.

  • Bic-B@ll
    • January 27, 2007 at 9:08 AM
    • #14

    i think this is the first time i've seen professional recruitment not requiring 25 years of professional experience. kudos

  • Izuno
    • January 27, 2007 at 4:44 PM
    • #15
    Quote from Bic-B@ll

    i think this is the first time i've seen professional recruitment not requiring 25 years of professional experience. kudos

    Reminds me of a job posting I saw in 2002:

    "Must have 10 to 15 years of Internet marketing experience."

    [Blocked Image: https://migrationtest.mapcore.org/public/style_emoticons/default/mapcore_smilies/emot_shakehead.gif]

  • mjens
    • January 27, 2007 at 4:59 PM
    • #16
    Quote from Izuno

    Reminds me of a job posting I saw in 2002:

    "Must have 10 to 15 years of Internet marketing experience."

    [Blocked Image: https://migrationtest.mapcore.org/public/style_emoticons/default/mapcore_smilies/emot_shakehead.gif]

    Or internet provider with header "Since 1899"

  • KungFuSquirrel
    • June 27, 2007 at 4:17 PM
    • #17

    BUMP

    Still LD slots available for any of those interested, including a couple on the project me and Ken are on, and you know you want to work with us. Right? Right.

    Can apply directly, or prod me or any of the other GBX guys for more info. I highly recommend checking it out, though.

  • st0lve
    • June 27, 2007 at 7:18 PM
    • #18

    Take minos, help him get a visa!

  • JamesL
    • June 28, 2007 at 10:08 AM
    • #19

    You gotta be a US resident though right?

  • KungFuSquirrel
    • June 28, 2007 at 1:41 PM
    • #20

    There may be options for those with degrees (or equivalent) or professional experience, but I wouldn't plan on it.

    If any of you outside the US are interested and have one or both of those qualifications, feel free to contact me directly and I can put out some feelers with our lead (who in turn can discuss things with HR) to see if there are any options available.

    It's still safe to assume US residents only, but I think it'd be doing a disservice to not let us at least take a look anyway.

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