Senior Designer II, Mission - Unannounced Game at Activision-Blizzard

Irvine, California, United States

Activision-Blizzard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video GamesIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience creating missions/quests, layout, and the frameworks that missions are built from, or combination of related education and experience
  • Experience with technical design, scripting, and level design
  • Proven experience shipping AAA titles
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in feature development
  • A professional understanding and competency for the Unreal engine
  • Proven spatial and layout design skills on a shipped title
  • A team-oriented approach to your work, understanding the importance of collaboration, and partnering with all departments

Responsibilities

  • Design and build captivating layouts and locations that align with the game’s narrative and gameplay goals
  • Integrate gameplay mechanics, challenges, combat, and puzzles into mission designs to enhance player engagement and exploration
  • Collaborate with other designers, artists, code, audio, VFX, and animation departments to a compelling holistic player experience
  • Deliver high-quality results and build progress towards short- to medium- to long-term deliverables/releases, from iterative prototyping to execution
  • Prototype and create engaging missions or mission components in-engine to a AAA standard that integrate player fantasy, narrative, and gameplay

Skills

Mission Design
Level Design
Gameplay Mechanics
Combat Design
Puzzle Design
Storytelling
Dialogue
Prototyping
Layout Composition
Combat Encounters

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$975MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.
Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.
Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.
Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.
Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.
Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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