Gearbox Software Hiring Experienced Level Designers

[Mojo]

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: simonh@gearboxsoftware.com

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?

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

[Zeta]

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

[Tequila]

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]

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?

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]

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

[PatrickB]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Izuno]

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."