Duties

• Primary Task: Translate game concepts into specific playable levels. Work closely with 3D Artists and Technical Designers to design and create game levels. Work with all members of the production team to execute level designs and work through level design revisions as needed.
• Secondary Tasks: Script dialogue and in-game events. Set up and populate game levels. Update documentation that details the level design in the game.

Education

Minimum education (preferred but not mandatory): Two to four year degree or diploma, or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Diploma in 3D game art implementation.

Experience

• 6+ years of professional game level design experience
• 2+ published AAA games containing applicant's level designs

Skill Set

• Must have practical 3D level building experience
• Applicant must have completed level building projects
• Must be able to communicate effectively with artists and programmers
• Experience with a commercial level editor
• 3D Studio Max experience is a benefit but not necessary
• Must have good scripting and commenting skills
• Familiarity with the fantasy and science fiction genre and role-playing games is preferred

Optional Submission

A sample that contains the following items:

1. A unique, playable, fun and fully scripted level, designed by the applicant, using a currently available game toolset. This level should have no more than 15 minutes of gameplay built into it.
2. Additionally, the applicant should submit files of 3D levels/maps that can be copy and pasted into a current, popular game (note: this game does not have to be the same one used in submission requirement #1, above). Ensure that these files are labeled in such a way that it is immediately apparent which game they can be loaded into.
3. Finally, include several jpeg screenshots of your levels/maps.

How to Apply

All submissions must be accompanied by a signed and completed Product Submission Agreement. It should be faxed to 780-439-6374, and the module and resume emailed to careers@bioware.com.

Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application:

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. As well, only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.

Resources to help you apply:

• Product Submission Agreement (PSA)