Gameplay Designer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Gameplay Designer opportunity in Redmond, WA.

Position Title: Gameplay Designer

Location: Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 11 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Job Type: [FULL TIME] (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]

Pay Range: $50/hr to $53/hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Title: Gameplay Designer

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Level Designer that can craft and implement exciting gameplay spaces that push boundaries and engage players. Responsibilities include finaling shipping levels by adjusting layouts of gameplay spaces, gameplay scripting, setting up and tuning combat encounters, and crafting unique events. This person will work with the level design team, gameplay teams, artists, programmers, and partner teams to ensure that cross discipline relationships are respected and a high quality player experience is delivered on time.

Responsibilities:

• Finalize encounters, scripting, and design of ship quality levels built on the foundation of existing levels.
• Build gameplay moments such as combat encounters, vignettes, and interactive narrative sequences.
• Author and review level design documentation.
• Play test and iterate on level content to ensure delivery at the highest quality.
• Partner with other level designers to maintain a positive productive working atmosphere.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all development functions and teams to ensure a best-in-industry production process, player experience, and team environment.
• Work closely with the art and engineering team to ensure level metrics, budgets, performance targets, and visual targets are met.
• Write re-useable, readable level scripts that can be handed off and shared with any other designer

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years working as a level designer with at least 1 title of shipped that showcases combat/encounter design and scripting experience on a first-person/third-person shooter title.
• Deep understanding of gameplay and level design theories and practices.
• Highly proficient in using game editing software (Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, etc.).
• Experience creating encounters and campaign events using a text based scripting language (C#, LUA, UnityScript, etc.).
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Passion and knowledge of Halo encounter and campaign design.

Candidate Requirements:

• Years of Experience Required: 10+ years working as a level designer with at least 1 title of shipped that showcases combat/encounter design and scripting experience on a first-person/third-person shooter title.
• Degrees or certifications required: n/a
• Disqualifiers: Resumes without enough experience of ship titles- never closing the shipped project.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work, meeting deadlines, and feedback from the team.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience creating encounters and campaign events using a text based scripting language (C#, LUA, UnityScript, etc.).
2. Writing communication/documentation Deep understanding of gameplay and level design theories and practices.
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience with using game editing software (Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, etc.).

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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