Expert Level Designer (Single Player) Sledgehammer Games
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Your Platform
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009 the studio has delivered iconic titles like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Call of Duty: WWII and most recently Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. We combinecutting-edgetechnology withcreativevision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.
We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in Toronto this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. Ifyoureready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
Please note: This is not a remote role. This is a hybrid position based in our Toronto Studio offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio please visit us at search forSledgehammer Gameson your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
Sledgehammer Games is looking for an Expert Level Designer (SP) to help create a fresh new AAA experience for our next project. Your mission is to develop implement and tune player-first experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of gamers across the globe.
You are a self-sufficient fire and forget teammate who takes ownership of tasks proactively and independently solve challenges and delivers high-quality work in a timely manner.
You must thrive in a challenging and often ambiguous environment. An agile and flexible mindset is also vital since this position actively partners with a variety of internal and external partners. Excellent and persuasive communication skills are a must. Above all we are looking for an innovative and dedicated teammate to help tell our story.
Collaborate with Creative Directors Designers Engineers Artists Producers and Animators to deliver a world-class player experience.
Research subject matter relating to the design objective to ensure an authentic experience.
Be a proactive self-starter that can independently implement high-level direction.
Clearly and effectively pitch designs and features using multimedia tools.
Work in Radiant to create play-spaces that are engaging and immersive.
Mentor fellow Designers.
Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and prioritized feedback to both internal teams and external partners.
Work with other teams to ensure level requirements and plans are understood.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process spanning all facets of the game.
Work closely with our user-testing teams during play-balancing to provide expert feedback.
Player Profile
8 years in the games industry working in a level design capacity with at least 3 shipped title in the AAA console / PC space.
Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism and enjoys working in a collaborative iterative and agile process.
Strong understanding of geometry building flow and layout.
Ability to lead by example.
Impressivecommunication skills.
Solid understanding of level design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Hunger for gaming (especially online) with a broad range of game experience.
Open to working in / relocating to Toronto
Bonus XP
Profound understanding of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the F2P games space.
Prior experience working on a games-as-a-service product.
Experience with visual software (Photoshop Illustrator etc.).
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualificationsLet usdecide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Extended health plan including medical dental vision lif
ted games and a variety of other benefit programs like supplemental life & critical illness legal service and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re the team behind Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty: WWII. As one of the top video game developers in the industry, we dive head first into every new project, ready to ideate and create. The strength of our teams makes us not ... View more
