Duties

• Primary Task: Scripting dialogue, cut-scenes and in-game events. Setting up and populating game levels.
• Secondary Tasks: Updating documentation that details the level design in the game. Data entry for creatures, items, etc.

Education

Minimum education (preferred but not mandatory): Two to four year programming degree or diploma, or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Experience with database design and implementation.

Skill Set:

• Familiarity with the fantasy genre and role-playing games is a must.
• Must have practical programming experience.
• Must have completed programming projects on their own time.
• Familiarity with C++
• Must have some experience with the NWN editor.
• Examples must be provided (see below).

Required Submission

An example of game design using a game toolset must be provided for you to be considered for the position. The toolset can be the NWN toolset or an FPS toolset (Quake, Half-Life, Unreal). Here are the guidelines for the module:

• Make the module short.
• All scripting must be well commented.
• The module must have at least one puzzle. A puzzle is an obstacle that the player must solve to continue through the adventure. It should involve complex scripting. It must be stable.
• The module MUST have one in-game cutscene.
• The module must have at least one event. An event is a set of actions that a group of NPCs perform when the player sets off a trigger. It should involve complex scripting. It must be stable.
• There should be at least two areas.
• We will be judging the complexity, stability, and organization of the scripting in the module.
• The submission module should showcase your best work early on (in the first 10 minutes).

Please refer to the following sample Neverwinter Nights module, downloadable here (.zip, 110 KB), for an example of the style, substance, and quality we are looking for in submissions!

How to Apply

Note: Resume submissions not including an example Neverwinter Nights module will not be considered.

All submissions must be accompanied by a signed and completed Product Submission Agreement. It should be faxed to 1-780-439-6374, and the module and resume emailed to careers@bioware.com.

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

07-WD-TD

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)