Friday, September 27, 2013

Randstad Technologies - Contract Game Development (Eugene, OR)

Randstad Technologies is seeking qualified candidates for a contract
opportunity in Eugene, OR.

The position is specifically for someone to work with the game development
content team.  Their main responsibility would be to help the team deliver
on their cyclic content, such as weekly missions, new careers, and similar
content.  Their major responsibilities would involve:

Coming up with new themes and ideas for cyclic content such as weekly
missions.

Writing character appropriate dialogue for the missions connected to those
missions.

Developing in-game actions related to the goals of those missions.

Suggesting appropriate prizes for those missions within the constraints of
the game's systems.

Using our custom filemaker system to integrate all of the mission data to
create playable missions in game.

Responding to bugs and testing feedback on the content that they create.

Participating in post-launch analysis and adjusting their future content
development based on their learnings.

The most important skill we are looking for is the ability to write
creatively within the constraints of the game's content system. The main
learning hurdle will be understanding how to enter the data for all of
these missions into our proprietary game data system.

Responsibilities:

   Work closely with the Design and Product teams to make products come to
life

  Execute on the timely development of new content for live games to
engage and entertain players

Serve as a go-to person for content integration, content balance, and
solutions for great game play

  Give and accept critiques in a constructive manner

Analyze feature performance and adapt based on data

 Understand and contribute to the company's vision and goals

Work cross functionally to coordinate with marketing efforts and new
feature launches

Write compelling mission dialogue matched to gameplay content


Basic Qualifications:

    0+ years of Game Design experience with an interest in Casual/Social
games

Passionate game player with in-depth knowledge of current social and casual
game titles

Ability to effectively manage time and work within the constraints of a
regular release cycle

 Desire and aptitude to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing, fast-paced
creative environment

  Strong written and verbal communication skills

  Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot your own work

Experience writing dialogue within the constraints of a game content
system.

 Preferred Qualifications:



Bachelors or Associates degree in computer science or game-related field,
or equivalent experience

   Adept in learning new technologies quickly

 Creative writing ability

   Some knowledge of 2D and 3D computer art (a plus)

      Experience in small team environments

 Please contact Hilary Bennett if you are interested with Word version of
your resume.

Sincerely,

Hilary Bennett (Formerly Moore)
Technical Recruiter
Randstad Technologies
4800 SW Meadows Road, Suite 300
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
T:  503-534-3579
M: 860-335-4439
F:  503-534-3535

Email: hilary.moore@randstadusa.com

www.randstadtechnologies.com

Stay in touch
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hilarymmoore/


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