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The ideal candidate will have a strong game design background, multiple game credits and a passion for shipping high-quality products with a fun, collaborative team.
February 4, 2019
3 Min Read
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Lead Designer, Housemarque
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Housemarque has a track record of 20+ years of developing top-notch games with focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence.
We think we are a perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development and passion for games. We are working on exceptional new projects and we want you to play a part in making them happen.
Our company’s purpose is to:
Be a great workplace, where people can develop professionally and as a person
Develop great games that bring joy & happiness to gamers and our fans
We offer:
Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
Over two decades of experience in video game development
Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
Tailored relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
THE JOB
The ideal candidate will have a strong game design background, multiple game credits and a passion for shipping high-quality products with a fun, collaborative team. Candidate should have phenomenal communication skills, proven leadership experience, a strong design background, and a stellar track record of shipping AAA games.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with the Game Director and team leadership to define the creative vision and direction for our project.
Help steer strategic creative decisions and ensure consistency of vision with all efforts related to the project.
Assess the workload vs. production capacity, plan the work, and set priorities for the game design team.
Communicate the project objectives, strategies, and general information to all team members so as to give visibility to the advancement of the development of the game and the other crafts.
Mentoring other members of the design team, helping them to improve and grow.
Clearly define and champion high standards of production quality for all design work.
Create a work environment that is motivating for team members and which fosters development and creation.
REQUIREMENTS
7+ years professional game development experience
Shipped at least 2 AAA titles on any platform
Expertise using Unreal Engine 4 or similar
Ability to direct, collaborate, and speak critically on story, art, and content development
Excellent sense for game design and creating outstanding user experiences
Proven ability to carry complete designs from high-level concepts to high-quality execution
Positive team-oriented attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Leadership ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and self-motivated. Comfortable working without direct supervision
Strong ability to diagnose not-quite-working designs and prescribe elegant solutions
Must be able to accept critique of your work and have the ability to embrace change
PLUSSES
Familiarity with our previous games
Interested? Apply now.
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