Mobile Level Designer

 

The mobile games industry is growing and so is Namco Networks!  We are looking for exceptionally talented people to join our team.  Work with evolving and challenging technologies across many best-selling game titles in a fast-paced, creative and fun environment.  Join Namco Networks and play a vital role in this rapidly growing company and industry! For more information about our company, please visit: www.namcogames.com.

 

MOBILE LEVEL DESIGNER

Designs and builds levels for games and downloadable content for mobile applications (cell phones, PDAs, etc.). Places and scripts entities/objects in environment. Works with the Lead Designer to define and refine gameplay mechanics. Details gameplay mechanics, storylines, and asset inventories in design documentation. The primary function of the Level Designer is to create gameplay situations which are challenging without being overly frustrating, and to make levels and scenarios with replay value and plenty of surprises. Mostly 2D.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gameplay Development

?  Design levels for games?including the attributes and relative locations of terrain, rooms, objects and characters therein.

?  Play-test for playability, replay value, and fun.

?  Test for AI, performance, and bugs.

?  Shape levels to circumvent known issues with game engines, target devices, etc.

?  Give input on game design issues, and propose ideas.

?  Work closely with the Lead Designer, Producer, and Artists through all phases of designing and implementing game levels.

 

REQUIREMENTS

?  Experience designing and refining levels.

?  Good understanding of 2D level design.

?  Good writing skills.

?  Verbal and visual communication of ideas through sketches and other illustrations.

?  Ability to evaluate gameplay?including playability, pacing, and fun.

 

SKILLS

?  Familiarity with the iterative process (e.g. design, implement, review and repeat.)

?  Ability to take direction.

?  Creativity and innovation.

?  Problem solving.

 

 

Established January 1, 2006, Namco Networks America Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., a worldwide leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Namco uses cutting-edge technology to provide fun, quality entertainment to mobile consumers throughout the Americas.