often job postings will have stuff like "minimum of 3 shipped AAA titles" as part of the required experience, but sounds like they would at least take a look at a really good mapper from the mod community and hire level scripter right from the mod community...

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Level Designer
Human Head Studios, Inc., is seeking a Level Designer to work on our current AAA project at our Madison, Wisconsin video game development studio. This person will be responsible for the complete production of a set number of levels for the game. We are looking for someone with initiative and solid design sensibilities, experience in building levels for professional first- and/or third-person games, and an eye for all the components that combine to create effective and visually stunning levels.

Responsibilities
-Design interesting and exciting level flow and mission event planning in conjunction with the Lead Level Designer, and in support of the overall game design.
-Build the level architecture from early prototype blockout through to final polish, using Editor building and lighting tools, as well as assets provided by the art department.
-Work in tandem with Technical Level Designers (Scripters) to create all manner of gameplay execution and visual polish.
-Ensure technical efficiency of his/her levels.

Qualifications
-Strong communication skills (oral and written).
-Experience with an existing level editor (Radiant, Unreal, etc.)
-At least one shipped game with significant level design contribution to it (more shipped games is even better).
-Basic knowledge of at least one 3D modeling package (MAX, Maya, Lightwave, etc.). Ability to work well within a structured team
-Initiative and demonstrable creativity in layout and flow, scenario design, etc.

Extra Abilities/Skills
-Advanced knowledge of at least one 3D modelling package (MAX, Maya, Lightwave, etc.)
-Scripting/Programming knowledge
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Level Scripter
The Level Design department at Human Head Studios, Inc., is seeking a Level Scripter to work on our current AAA project at our Madison, Wisconsin video game development studio.
This person will work in tandem with Level Designers in the complete production of a set of levels, from up-front design to bug-fixing the levels prior to shipping. Using the game engine’s editor and programming in the engine’s scripting language, he/she will design and implement the more complex level scenarios and gameplay systems that go beyond simple triggering and element placement. We are looking for someone with initiative and solid design sensibilities and an eye for all the components that combine to create effective and visually stunning levels.

Responsibilities
-Designing engaging and exciting scenarios in partnership with the Level Designer that support and enhance the goals of the level.
-Scripting the scenarios from early prototype through to final polish, from prototype rooms to fully implemented and tested experiences.
-Ensuring technical efficiency of the levels, scenarios, and the script code itself.
-Working with the Level Designer to refine how the scenarios “fit” into game geometry and flow/progression.
-Integrating assets from other departments to develop and refine the scenarios.

Qualifications
-Proficient with modern programming practices.
-Good problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
-Experience with an existing level editor and game scripting language.
-At least one shipped game or significant experience on a mod team.
-A passion for crafting exciting and engaging level-based scenarios.
-Good communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to work well within a structured team.
-A strong work ethic, proven initiative, and a powerful creative drive.

Extra Abilities/Skills
-Strong 3D math background.
-Experience with a 3D modeling package (3DS Max, Lightwave, Maya, etc.)

maybe they realize a modder can some times be better then an experienced person?

you're near madison, aren't you? Apply for that scripting job: you're DAMN GOOD at that!

I would like to be the "Level Scripter", but I cannot move from here until I'm at university.
I have to improve my english in the meanwhile :shock:

The Happy Friar wrote:

you're near madison, aren't you? Apply for that scripting job: you're DAMN GOOD at that!

actually, they have a "controller" job open. i'm really interested in that. you kind of run all the administration stuff for the company and get your hands into a bunch of different areas. that job would fit my real world experience very well.

i also met HumanHead's version of id Software's "mom" a few weeks ago. she's really nice. so at least i have a connection. maybe its fate!

now i just need to convince my wife that moving would be a good thing for our family. its only 3 hrs away, what's the big deal, right?

I was wondering what engine they are using for prey 2.

I wonder if you can die in Prey 2.

Don't bother applying unless you're American, even if you've got industry experience and AAA titles shipped. With their economy tanking American gaming firms don't seem to be interested in anyone but their own.

pbmax wrote:

now i just need to convince my wife that moving would be a good thing for our family. its only 3 hrs away, what's the big deal, right?

you don't need to accept the job, I'd say still apply.

Go! GO NOW! (well, it's the weekend, so maybe monday).

The Happy Friar wrote:

pbmax wrote:

now i just need to convince my wife that moving would be a good thing for our family. its only 3 hrs away, what's the big deal, right?

you don't need to accept the job, I'd say still apply.

Go! GO NOW! (well, it's the weekend, so maybe monday).

I agree... just apply. it's always worth the xperience

@pbmax: Didn't you start your own company a couple of years ago?

yeah. then my wife gave birth to twin boys in addition to the the 3 & 6 six year olds we already have. simply put: spare time is quite rare.

wow! She gave birth to newborns AND a 3 year old AND a 6 year old! Holy Cow!

I don't think any woman would want to move much after that catastrophe. But hey, if it pays more, and it's only a couple hours away, I'd do it... but that's only because I don't like my place of residence.

Jack Rammsdell wrote:

but that's only because I don't like my place of residence.

"Draakhavenkroft"?

hehe, sure. aka undisclosed location that is kinda dense with people. I dream of a house in the country near woods and a river/lake.

RUNE!

Oh wait, wrong thread. Nevermind, carry on.

Kristus wrote:

I wonder if you can die in Prey 2.

pbmax, you should give it a shot. I'd love to see you land an industry job.

Do it! comeon... come on.. it's peer pressure, you'll never fit in if you don't.

pbmax wrote:

yeah. then my wife gave birth to twin boys in addition to the the 3 & 6 six year olds we already have. simply put: spare time is quite rare.

Spare time is quite rare, but at least about every 3 years?

Well, we have 4 kids too.

pb, if you applied & got the job it wouldn't be spare time anymore, it would be your job.

come on... you at least send in a resume!?!?

Are there any us game companies that are able and have the will to sponsor potential workers from outside the USA? How is the situation in game companies in Europe for example?

aardwolf wrote:

Are there any us game companies that are able and have the will to sponsor potential workers from outside the USA? How is the situation in game companies in Europe for example?

As a swede that works in game development we have quite a bit of forigners @ the studio. Then again, it's really much much easier to set up a work permit for a non-swede than it is for a non-american to get a work visa. I lived in the US for 10 years and game companies there have a much larger pool of people to pick from domestically rather than bring people in from overseas and deal with the visa issues. Unless one has a lot of experiences or something totally unique to offer it's a better bet to look at companies where you live.

often job postings will have stuff like "minimum of 3 shipped AAA titles" as part of the required experience, but sounds like they would at least take a look at a really good mapper from the mod community and hire level scripter right from the mod community...

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Level Designer
Human Head Studios, Inc., is seeking a Level Designer to work on our current AAA project at our Madison, Wisconsin video game development studio. This person will be responsible for the complete production of a set number of levels for the game. We are looking for someone with initiative and solid design sensibilities, experience in building levels for professional first- and/or third-person games, and an eye for all the components that combine to create effective and visually stunning levels.

Responsibilities
-Design interesting and exciting level flow and mission event planning in conjunction with the Lead Level Designer, and in support of the overall game design.
-Build the level architecture from early prototype blockout through to final polish, using Editor building and lighting tools, as well as assets provided by the art department.
-Work in tandem with Technical Level Designers (Scripters) to create all manner of gameplay execution and visual polish.
-Ensure technical efficiency of his/her levels.

Qualifications
-Strong communication skills (oral and written).
-Experience with an existing level editor (Radiant, Unreal, etc.)
-At least one shipped game with significant level design contribution to it (more shipped games is even better).
-Basic knowledge of at least one 3D modeling package (MAX, Maya, Lightwave, etc.). Ability to work well within a structured team
-Initiative and demonstrable creativity in layout and flow, scenario design, etc.

Extra Abilities/Skills
-Advanced knowledge of at least one 3D modelling package (MAX, Maya, Lightwave, etc.)
-Scripting/Programming knowledge
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Level Scripter
The Level Design department at Human Head Studios, Inc., is seeking a Level Scripter to work on our current AAA project at our Madison, Wisconsin video game development studio.
This person will work in tandem with Level Designers in the complete production of a set of levels, from up-front design to bug-fixing the levels prior to shipping. Using the game engine’s editor and programming in the engine’s scripting language, he/she will design and implement the more complex level scenarios and gameplay systems that go beyond simple triggering and element placement. We are looking for someone with initiative and solid design sensibilities and an eye for all the components that combine to create effective and visually stunning levels.

Responsibilities
-Designing engaging and exciting scenarios in partnership with the Level Designer that support and enhance the goals of the level.
-Scripting the scenarios from early prototype through to final polish, from prototype rooms to fully implemented and tested experiences.
-Ensuring technical efficiency of the levels, scenarios, and the script code itself.
-Working with the Level Designer to refine how the scenarios “fit” into game geometry and flow/progression.
-Integrating assets from other departments to develop and refine the scenarios.

Qualifications
-Proficient with modern programming practices.
-Good problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
-Experience with an existing level editor and game scripting language.
-At least one shipped game or significant experience on a mod team.
-A passion for crafting exciting and engaging level-based scenarios.
-Good communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to work well within a structured team.
-A strong work ethic, proven initiative, and a powerful creative drive.

Extra Abilities/Skills
-Strong 3D math background.
-Experience with a 3D modeling package (3DS Max, Lightwave, Maya, etc.)

maybe they realize a modder can some times be better then an experienced person?

you're near madison, aren't you? Apply for that scripting job: you're DAMN GOOD at that!

I would like to be the "Level Scripter", but I cannot move from here until I'm at university.
I have to improve my english in the meanwhile :shock:

The Happy Friar wrote:

you're near madison, aren't you? Apply for that scripting job: you're DAMN GOOD at that!

actually, they have a "controller" job open. i'm really interested in that. you kind of run all the administration stuff for the company and get your hands into a bunch of different areas. that job would fit my real world experience very well.

i also met HumanHead's version of id Software's "mom" a few weeks ago. she's really nice. so at least i have a connection. maybe its fate!

now i just need to convince my wife that moving would be a good thing for our family. its only 3 hrs away, what's the big deal, right?

I was wondering what engine they are using for prey 2.

I wonder if you can die in Prey 2.

Don't bother applying unless you're American, even if you've got industry experience and AAA titles shipped. With their economy tanking American gaming firms don't seem to be interested in anyone but their own.

pbmax wrote:

now i just need to convince my wife that moving would be a good thing for our family. its only 3 hrs away, what's the big deal, right?

you don't need to accept the job, I'd say still apply.

Go! GO NOW! (well, it's the weekend, so maybe monday).

The Happy Friar wrote:

pbmax wrote:

now i just need to convince my wife that moving would be a good thing for our family. its only 3 hrs away, what's the big deal, right?

you don't need to accept the job, I'd say still apply.

Go! GO NOW! (well, it's the weekend, so maybe monday).

I agree... just apply. it's always worth the xperience

@pbmax: Didn't you start your own company a couple of years ago?

yeah. then my wife gave birth to twin boys in addition to the the 3 & 6 six year olds we already have. simply put: spare time is quite rare.

wow! She gave birth to newborns AND a 3 year old AND a 6 year old! Holy Cow!

I don't think any woman would want to move much after that catastrophe. But hey, if it pays more, and it's only a couple hours away, I'd do it... but that's only because I don't like my place of residence.

Jack Rammsdell wrote:

but that's only because I don't like my place of residence.

"Draakhavenkroft"?

hehe, sure. aka undisclosed location that is kinda dense with people. I dream of a house in the country near woods and a river/lake.

RUNE!

Oh wait, wrong thread. Nevermind, carry on.

Kristus wrote:

I wonder if you can die in Prey 2.

pbmax, you should give it a shot. I'd love to see you land an industry job.

Do it! comeon... come on.. it's peer pressure, you'll never fit in if you don't.

pbmax wrote:

yeah. then my wife gave birth to twin boys in addition to the the 3 & 6 six year olds we already have. simply put: spare time is quite rare.

Spare time is quite rare, but at least about every 3 years?

Well, we have 4 kids too.

pb, if you applied & got the job it wouldn't be spare time anymore, it would be your job.

come on... you at least send in a resume!?!?

Are there any us game companies that are able and have the will to sponsor potential workers from outside the USA? How is the situation in game companies in Europe for example?

aardwolf wrote:

Are there any us game companies that are able and have the will to sponsor potential workers from outside the USA? How is the situation in game companies in Europe for example?

As a swede that works in game development we have quite a bit of forigners @ the studio. Then again, it's really much much easier to set up a work permit for a non-swede than it is for a non-american to get a work visa. I lived in the US for 10 years and game companies there have a much larger pool of people to pick from domestically rather than bring people in from overseas and deal with the visa issues. Unless one has a lot of experiences or something totally unique to offer it's a better bet to look at companies where you live.