Junior Game Designer / Associate Producer
About Curious:
Curious Pictures is an award-winning creative studio in New York’s east village that creates films, TV, games, advertising, books, and toys. We are composed of small teams of well-rounded and accomplished artists, writers, directors, technologists, and designers, backed up by strong producers and business expertise. We seek creative people who are able to wear a number of hats in small highly talented units. We work hard and have a lot of fun along the way.
We are expanding our internal game production team and are seeking an experienced Junior Game Designer for a full-time position. You will be part of a growing team and have the opportunity to generate concepts and work on titles from the ground up, ranging from Nintendo DS to full console (Wii, Xbox Natal) projects. Your role within the team will also encompass the duties of an Associate Producer, and your primary responsibility will be to ensure that game(s) remains true to the original vision and design.
You must have some game design experience, either in digital or non-digital form.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Game Designer in designing and documenting the creative vision, from high concept to complete GDD.
- Create mock-ups of gameplay mechanics, menus and user interfaces.
- Assist the Producer in managing overall game development.
- Interface with the offsite developers ensuring that the project is on track and true to vision.
- Play test, analyze, and provide detailed feedback of game builds.
- Coordinate internal QA testing and Focus Group testing.
- Produce daily status reports covering project progress, challenges, and concerns.
- Assist the Producer in acting as a liaison between both the publisher and the developer.
- Communicate the game design and vision to the internal production team and other departments.
- Keep the team up-to-date on industry trends and game design techniques.
- Keep the ‘big picture’ in mind, planning many steps ahead of production.
Skills/Requirements:
- Above all, we are seeking people who are smart, flexible, and enthusiastic about working on games.
- Disciplined, self-managed and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and writing skills are a must.
- Ability to multitask and be flexible about changing roles.
- A thorough understanding of the Wii, Xbox, and DS platforms.
- Must possess a passion for games.
Bonus Skills:
- Programming or scripting language experience.
- Prototyping skills a plus.
- Traditional illustration skills.
- Prior experience with the Wii, DS, or Xbox platforms.
Compensation:
- Competitive – commensurate with experience.
Application Process:
Please email gamejobs@curiouspictures.com with subject:
JUNIOR GAME DESIGNER / ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Attach two documents:
1. Your Resume with a Cover Letter stating work visa status, availability, and salary requirements.
2. A list of the titles you’ve worked on and the credit you received along with corresponding links. If you provided additional contributions beyond the scope of your credit, please list those as well.
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