Sr. Designer

Description

Do you stay awake at night thinking of ways to make games “more awesome?” Is there a composition style notebook by your bed with what appear- to the uneducated- to be doodles – but are really maps of games that could have used your help? Does a stellar game send you into rhapsodies about the gameplay and games that suck send you into despair because of wasted promise? Be part of the solution… and join Insomniac Games and our design team! Our senior designers oversee design from conception to completion for projects through the development of levels including layout, modeling, gameplay, scripting and balancing.

You would be responsible for the following:
• Design levels in 2D, build out 3D roughs in Maya, and work with artists to ensure that the levels are built to spec.
• Design and write specs for weapons, AI behavior, and other design-related features.
• Maintain macro design and project vision.
• Develop prototype game systems and interactions during pre-production,
• Maintain the design of, and coordinate the development and polish of major game systems throughout production
• Balances the needs of the design department with the logistical and artistic needs of other departments
• Be a mentor for the design team and assist with their professional growth
• Frequently play all levels, and review all features and game mechanics for fun factor. Provide feedback and suggest necessary design changes.
• Other duties may be assigned.