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  • Senior Content Designer Back
    Employment Status: Full Time - Benefits
    Division/Studio: Vigil Games (Austin, TX)
    About Vigil Games:
    Vigil Games was founded in 2005 by world renowned comic artist Joe Madureira and video game industry veteran David Adams. In 2006, we became a member of the THQ family. Vigil's recent release, Darksiders, available on current generation console systems, has achieved both critical acclaim and solid retail sales. The studio facility is located in the beautiful hills of Austin, TX. While always striving to be a world class game development house, Vigil also provides an exciting, fun, and creative work atmosphere. As part of the THQ family of studios, Vigil offers a very competitive compensation package that includes bonuses, stock options, health insurance, 401k, educational assistance, and much more.
    Job Description:
    We are looking for an experienced Game Content Designer for the Warhammer 40,000 MMO. The ideal candidate must have a strong design sense, leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of games and game-play mechanics. Warhammer 40,000 is one of the richest IP's in the world and Vigil is building one of the most ambitious game worlds ever conceived. If you believe you are the person who can help run one of the best art teams in the business, we want to talk to you!
    Core Responsibilities

     

    • Collaborate with departmental leads and design team to develop core story, quests, and game content.
    • Collaborate with Producer on design teams tasks and schedules.
    • Assist in design and documentation for content tools.
    • Aggressively prototype and iterate on core story and in-game quests.
    • Balance and adjust game-play experiences to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success.
    • Conceptualize, create and maintain detailed game’s content design documentation throughout the project cycle.
    • Implement game content using standard 3d software, engine tools, and basic scripting.
    Skills & Qualifications

     

    • 5-8 years experience in game design, with thorough knowledge of how the major game design elements all work together.
    • Proven success in creating compelling game-play, scenarios, activities, and encounters.
    • Knowledge of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
    • The ability to create and advance engaging story telling through the video game medium.
    • Strong organizational skills: ability to keep track of minute details as well as the big picture while multitasking.
    • Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology.
    Pluses

    An avid gamer, especially in the MMO genre, with strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively.

    • Previous art and programming (scripting) experience are highly desirable.
    • Console experience a plus.

    Respond to the Job post by sending an email to jobs@vigilgames.com to apply for this position!