Posts by martyhowe

  • Ex "Max Payne" level designer, new vision, new studio

    Guys,

    I need talented artists and designers with Unreal Engine 3 expertise for my new 3rd person action adventure title. 1 year of pre-production completed. Xbox 360 exclusive. Unreal Engine 3.

    If you want to help bring another successful worldwide franchise to life, please get in touch below. I am offering hands-on mentorship and training. Candidates in Melbourne, Australia.

    Any questions: [email protected]

    Level Designer

    Description:We need talented Level Designers to create fun gameplay experiences that will astonish people. Working with an established set of mechanics, rules and guidelines; you will create box worlds, compose gameplay then handball completed Levels to 3D artists for beautification. We need Level Designers to take ownership of each gameplay mode (Single Player, 2 Player Co-Op, Deathmatch) and deliver something special for audiences.


    Responsibilities:

    · Create 3D box world game levels for an Xbox 360 action game as scheduled by the Lead Designer

    · Tweak, refine and polish gameplay to ensure maximum fun factor for the end user

    · Create, build and script gameplay elements such as enemies, items, music, audio, events, interactivity and puzzles for Single Player, Deathmatch and Co-operative gameplay modes

    Minimum Requirements:

    · 2 years game mod experience or equivalent demonstrating exceptional knowledge, ability and talent

    · A solid understanding of 3D space, game object placement, pacing, game flow and fun factor

    · Strong portfolio of completed Level Designs

    · A mastery of UnrealEd and Kismet

    · Excellent creative skills. Ability to innovate while working within design guidelines and technical limitations

    · Must follow direction, openly seek feedback regarding work and be receptive to constructive criticism

    · Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

    · High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work

    · Knowledge of prominent and successful games and the ability to analyze, critique and discuss

    · Impeccable sense of quality and an unrelenting desire to create AAA quality entertainment experiences for gamers worldwide


    Preferred Requirements:

    · Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

    · Experience on multiple platforms and genres a plus

    3D Artist


    Responsibilities:

    · Create cutting edge 3D assets for an Xbox 360 action game such as environments, objects, items, vehicles,

    animated and dynamic content as scheduled by the Art Director

    · Continually push the creative envelope and strive to make the best game possible within the projects constraints

    · Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism

    · Must be self-motivated, proactive and continually strive to improve

    Minimum Requirements:

    · 2 years game mod experience or equivalent demonstrating exceptional knowledge, ability and talent

    · Mindblowing portfolio

    · Proficient experience with industry standard 2D\3D Software packages

    · Superior eye for light, shade, color, detail

    · Exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure in regard to modeling

    · Understands the end user experience

    · Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

    · High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work

    · Impeccable sense of quality and an unrelenting desire to create AAA quality entertainment experiences for gamers worldwide


    Preferred requirements:

    · An ‘all rounder’ with experience in illustration, modeling, texturing and concept drawing

    · Strong foundation in the traditional arts

    · Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

    If you have the drive and enthusiasm to create truly great games, please submit the following to:

    [email protected]

    Cover letter

    Resume

    Work samples