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  • Senior Encounter Designer Back
    Division/Studio: Vigil Games (Austin, TX)
    Employment Status: Full Time - Benefits
    Relocation Eligible: No
    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 seeking a Senior Encounter Designer for our upcoming console game, Darksiders 2. The Senior Encounter Designer will work closely with the level & combat designers to produce engaging and balanced creature encounters, reporting directly to the Lead Designer. As Senior Encounter Designer, you’ll be required to be the point person for all things encounter related.
    Core Responsibilities
    • Maintain and enforce the encounter rule sets
    • Works closely with combat, level design and environment art teams to create opportunities for varied and challenging encounters
    • Create/Plan, implement and balance creature encounters
    • Mentor and develop more junior encounter Designers
    • Oversee and maintain the quality of all encounters in the game
    Skills & Qualifications
    • 5+  years game industry experience
    • Scripting or programming knowledge and experience is required
    • Demonstrable success in creating compelling game play scenarios  and combat encounters
    • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of combat encounter design
    • Previous encounter design experience on at least 1 shipped game title
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Proficient with all MS Office tools as well as Adobe Illustrator
    • Ability to both conceptualize and implement game ideas using various tools and technology
    • Enthusiastic, avid gamer with a strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively

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