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TMSGames Position Information
Senior Game Designer

Job Description:

TMSGames is looking for an experienced and talented full-time Senior Game Designer to come join us and help to create the next generation of MMO game titles. The Senior Game Designer will be responsible for the overall game design, game systems planning and implementation, story development, and team management and mentoring. The Senior Game Designer will report directly to the Creative Director, Senior Technical Engineer, and Senior Producer.

This is a senior level position that REQUIRES previous game design experience.

 

Duties Include:

- Designing core game-related systems and features that follow the vision of the creative director and producers.

- Work closely with and mentor design team in the development of content, story, and game features designed to create a fun and enjoyable player experience.

- Ability to quickly identify and resolve conflicts within the team department.

- Create, Evaluate, and Maintain TDD / GDD to ensure and define the creative vision and technical specifications of the game.

- Plans and directs development of player experiences.

- Participates in regular, hands-on interaction with producers and team members to ensure that the concepts and content of assigned goals meet design requirements.

- Facilitates communications between design team staff and other internal departments.

- Maintains and Enhances relationships with internal and external resources and partnerships.

- Leads the Design Team in creating and implementing new strategies and processes to ensure milestone completion.

 

 

 

Requirements:

- 3+ years game design experience as a Senior or Lead Designer.

- Credit on at least one shipped MMO or AAA title.

- Experience designing game related systems. (character classes, combat, skills, crafting systems, etc.)

- Experience designing and implementing large numbers of game assets. (items, weapons, etc.)

- Experience with scripting and data implementation.

- Understands balance concerns of a MMO.

- Expereince designing games for PC and console (XBox 360 / PS3) based systems.

- Ability to work closely with team and responsive to feedback.

- Ability to take and understand direction well, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.

- Bachelor's degree.

- Excellent communication and organizational skills.

- Ability to work well in a large and creative environment.

Additional Pluses:

- Excellent math skills.

- Passion for games and MMO's.

- Familiar with Zombie / Horror Movies and Games.

- Active player of MMO / RPG / FPS games.

How to Apply

All applicants must submit an online application to be considered for positions. Please submit a digital copy of your resume / CV and cover letter to the following e-mail address:

E-Mail:

Please, No calls or follow-up emails. A representative from TMS will contact you in regards to the position your applying for if your qualifications match what we are currently looking for. This is a full-time position. Relocation will be required.