2.2 Job Specs

job specifications 

Hello potential applicants my company jump-off games is looking for a dedicated team of individuals to help work on a new fantasy co-op rpg set in hell.

 

Level and environment designer job specification

roles & responsibilities

As a level and environment designer it will be your responsibility design an interesting and engaging setting for the player to move around and have fun in. your environment will need to accurately the theme of the game while being realistic and detailed to match the aesthetic of the game.     

 

skills, qualifications and experience

  • To have a vested interest in rpg and fantasy games
  • To be able to work and communicate well in a team
  • To have experience with creating large open landscapes
  • To have experience in programming and scripting
  • To be able to collaboratively work with various people on a range of environments
  • You’re comfortable with a development schedule that is play test-driven and focused on iteration and polish

 

For you application you will need to include a portfolio of environments you have previously worked on and include references where appropriate.

 

Character designer job specification    

 

Roles and responsibilities

As a character designer you will be responsible for creating engaging, interesting and appealing characters which fit into the realistic aesthetic of the game world.    

 

Skills, qualifications and experience

  • To have a vested interest in rpg and fantasy games
  • To be able to work and communicate well in a team
  • To have experience creating characters for specific settings  
  • To have experience designing, creating and implementing characters  
  • To be able to work on a deadline being ready to make changes to your work where needed  
  • You will need to create characters which fit into the narrative of a game

 

For you application you will need to include at least 3 characters that you have previously designed with references to their use where appropriate  

 

Narrative writer job specification

 

Roles and responsibilities

As a narrative writer you will need to design and then write the overarching the story for the game a well as flavor text and information for quests and items, as well as helping to build lore and backstory to the world and characters. 

 

skills , qualifications and experience  

  • To have a vested interest in rpg and fantasy games
  • To be able to work and communicate well in a team  
  • To have experience in writing narratives for video games 
  • to be somewhat versed in mythical knowledge
  • To be able to work with large groups of people on one long complex narrative
  • To be willing to make changes to your work at any time when asked by a senior writer.

for you application you will need to include any examples of narratives,item descriptions or quests you have worked on previously, including references were appropriate.

 

3D modeller job specification 

Roles and responsibilities 

as a 3D modeller you will have the responsibility of modelling the items and characters that make up the world, you will need to e able to make these objects fit the theme of the game and make them interesting to look at and interact with.

skills , qualifications and experience   

  • To have a vested interest in rpg and fantasy games
  • To be able to work and communicate well in a team  
  • To have experience modelling items and characters before
  • To be able to use a variety of modelling software’s efficiently
  • To be able to make constant changes to your work and handle criticism
  • to be able to work in a realistic fantasy art style
  • to be able to work to meet specific deadlines

for you application you will need to include some examples of models you have previously created and what programs you are comfortable using, including references were necessary.

 

sound designer job specification 

Roles and responsibilities 

as a sound designer you will have the responsibility of sourcing, recording and implementing sounds for the game, these sounds will need to be accurate and immersive as to not sound out of place or inaccurate.

skills , qualifications and experience   

  • to have an understanding of the type of sounds that a fantasy rpg game will need
  • to be able to work well independently and as part of a team
  • to have experience sourcing, recording and mixing sounds
  • to be able to properly use sound recording equipment
  • to have a clear understanding of different types of sounds and to what objects they fit with

for your application you will need to submit any sound design work you have previously completed including references were necessary