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Tools Designer

Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-site)

Tools Designer

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Game Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As a Tools Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing tools for game content implementation. You will work closely with the Technical Director and Content Director to set the overall vision for the tools, and collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth integration. Your responsibilities will include analyzing, pitching, prototyping, and developing technical designs for features, systems, and tools. You will also play a key role in streamlining pipelines and workflows for implementing game content. You will have the opportunity to work on an unannounced AAA project and contribute to the studio's success by driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of game development.

Must have:

3+ years experience shipping AAA titles in Tools design roles
Ability to communicate design vision and to align vision within the team
Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity, Unreal, or similar proprietary tools
Extensive player experience with games, including action, RPG, open world, and online titles
Extraordinary self-motivation and initiative, and a positive demeanor in the face of challenges
Experienced in developing multiplayer games and understand the functioning of client – server architecture

Good to have:

Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles

Job Title:

Tools Designer

Requisition ID:

R023454

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Tools Designer, to join the development of a new IP.

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!

You will join the Technical Design department and work on Tools Design for game content implementation tools. You will also streamline the pipelines and workflows for implementing game content.

Also, you’ll contribute to take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, integrity, and collaboration.

You’ll help us by…

Partner with the Technical Director and Content Director to set the overall vision and direction for the tools.

Work together with other teams on technical solutions, pipelines and tools supporting gameplay and content design implementation.

Take ownership of Tools Design – from ideation to final quality implementation.

Analyze, pitch, prototype, and develop technical design for features, systems and tools for an unannounced AAA project.

Create one-page pitches, tools & pipelines briefs, system outlines, and whatever other communication tools are vital for succinctly and effectively communicating technical design.

Collaborate with multiple fields, ensuring partners are involved and informed throughout development.

Provide regular active feedback across all your features, and across the toolset as a whole.

Remain current on industry trends including new game engines, new tools UX techniques, and trending work excellence.

You’re awesome because you have…

Proven experience (3+ years) shipping AAA titles in Tools design roles.

Ability to communicate design vision and to align vision within the team.

Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity, Unreal, or similar proprietary tools.

Extensive player experience with games, including action, RPG, open world, and online titles.

Extraordinary self-motivation and initiative, and a positive demeanor in the face of challenges.

Experienced in developing multiplayer games and understand the functioning of client – server architecture.

Bonus points for…

Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! 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, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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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.

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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.

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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.