Game Designer - Infinity Ward

51 Minutes ago • 3 Years + • Level Design

About the job

Job Description

Infinity Ward seeks an experienced Game Designer to contribute to their next Call of Duty installment. Responsibilities include crafting immersive gameplay with memorable moments, leveraging technical skills for problem-solving and scripting, collaborating with various teams (Art, Animation, Audio, Narrative), and utilizing a C-style scripting language. Ideal candidates possess AAA game development experience (at least 3 years as a Technical Designer), demonstrable skills in level design (playable examples required), C-style scripting proficiency, and a passion for cinematic storytelling and player agency. The role demands strong communication, a deep understanding of Call of Duty games, and a drive to improve upon existing titles.
Must have:
  • Shipped AAA gameplay experience
  • 3+ years as Technical Designer
  • C-style scripting experience
  • Playable examples of shooter levels/mods
  • Collaboration & communication skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance (eligible)
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Free and discounted games

Job Title:

Game Designer - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

R024494

Job Description:

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision.

To learn more about our studio, please visit us at , on Facebook at , and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Your Mission

Infinity Ward is looking for an experienced Game Designer to work on the next installment of one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed shooter franchises of all time.

If you can handle lots of ownership and responsibility, and if you’re interested in creating highly polished cinematic experiences that impactfully draw out emotion while retaining maximum player agency, we’d love to hear from you!

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Create compelling and immersive gameplay with innovative, memorable, and impactful moments.
  • Use your technical background for problem solving, systems creation, and scripting unique scenarios.
  • Work with a flexible C-style scripting language to realize your designs.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other disciplines such as Art, Animation, Audio, and Narrative to achieve development goals.

Player Profile

Experience

  • Shipped AAA gameplay experience or equivalent.
  • at least 3 years of experience as a Technical Designer.
  • Samples of your work – links to videos with your application. We are looking for playable examples of finished shooter levels or mods.
  • Experience using C-style scripting languages or professional programming languages

Knowledge & Skills

  • Be confident and articulate; if you’re passionate about joining Infinity Ward, prove it to us.
  • Know our games: how they excel, where they need improvement, and how you will make them better.
  • A passion for cinematic language, framing, timing, and set-piece design.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re 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 Hawk’s™ 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.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re 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. 
 

We’re 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’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, 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.  You can learn more by visiting .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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