Interaction Designer

Animal Repair Shop, LLC; United States; A distancia; USD 75.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health / Vision / Dental

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Animal Repair Shop, LLC is seeking an Interaction Designer to craft quick, ideate and wireframe unique interactive experiences for AR projects. The role requires level design with puzzles, attention to detail, and the ability to incorporate story into gameplay.

The candidate will collaborate daily with the VP of Interaction and Game Design to refine mechanics and the experience flow, balancing, testing, and prototyping across teams.

Formación

• 3-5+ years of level design experience.
• Avid player of puzzles and games.
• A firm understanding of a variety of game mechanics and genres.
• Experience with ideating, rapid prototyping and developing innovative gameplay.
• Examples of published games/puzzles/interactives, in a variety of media formats.
• Experience with designing game interface and controls.
• Proven track record of creating interactive experiences for top-tier brands/IP.
• Previous experience of level design for a commercial entertainment product.
• Firm understanding of UX design principles.
• Able to improve existing game mechanics.
• Able to take direction.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Work well with a fast-paced schedule.
• QA experience.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.

Responsabilidades

• Research and development of cutting edge gameplay and technologies.
• Work closely with the UX/Experience Design Team to design and optimize features.
• Self-manage and work in an environment of high autonomy.
• Support VP of Interaction as needed.
• Interact regularly with the Design, Visual, Engineering, and Production teams.

Conocimientos

Level design

Puzzles and games

UX design principles

Teamwork

Independent work

Quality assurance

English proficiency

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Cloud

Descripción del empleo

ARS is looking for an Interaction Designer who can create quickly, ideate and wireframe unique interactive experiences.

The ideal candidate has experience with creating, testing and level balancing. They must be well-organized and have great attention to detail - along with an understanding of how story can be incorporated into puzzles and gameplay. This role interfaces with the VP of Interaction and Game Design on a daily basis to walk through and massage mechanics and experience flow.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of level design experience
• Avid player of puzzles and games
• A firm understanding of a variety of game mechanics and genres
• Experience with ideating, rapid prototyping and developing innovative gameplay
• Examples of published games/puzzles/interactives, in a variety of media formats
• Experience with designing game interface and controls
• Proven track record of creating interactive experiences for top-tier brands/IP
• Previous experience of level design for a commercial entertainment product
• Firm understanding of UX design principles
• Able to improve existing game mechanics
• Able to take direction
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Work well with a fast-paced schedule
• QA experience
• Excellent oral and written English language skills

Responsibilities

• Research and development of cutting edge gameplay and technologies
• Work closely with the UX/Experience Design Team to design and optimize features
• Self-manage and work in an environment of high autonomy
• Support VP of Interaction as needed
• Interact regularly with the Design, Visual, Engineering, and Production teams

Preferences

• Experience in game and design documentation
• Experience in presenting interaction concepts
• Proficiency in clear wireframing of interface flow
• A thorough understanding of application development from design to deployment
• Experience with Adobe CC for visualization of interaction concepts
• Knowledge of current content trends in AR/VR, social and interactive technologies

Benefits

• Health / Vision / Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays