Retro Studios appears to be hiring for whatever their new Wii game is...
http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=25366&accountno=288
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This position is with Retro Studios in Austin, TX.
Description of Duties
- Manages the implementation of game designs in coordination with and while serving as the primary design liaison with Japanese parent-company partners
- Coordinates with other department Leads and Production regarding assignments and schedules
- Manages a team of game designers
- Liaison between Retro Design Department and Nintendo of Japan (NCL) Software - Planning and Development Department (SPD)
- Works closely with SPD to define the design parameters of video games and ensure the design team efficiently executes that vision
- Coordinates with Production to establish and adhere to schedules, compile meeting notes, and creates working design documents
- Participates in regular, hands-on interaction with parent company producers, designers, and internal artists and engineers
- Coordinates across departments to facilitate communication, build consensus, and ensure the design vision is realized at the highest possible quality
- Writes treatments and game scripts
- Develops prototypes as well as final assets
This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.
Experience Required: go top
Summary of Requirements
- Minimum ten years' experience as a developer in the video gaming industry
- Previous management experience, including leading design teams over multiple production cycles
- Familiarity with successful game products and platforms over the past ten years
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong experience with PCs and current industry-standard development tools
- In-depth understanding of the software engineering process required to realize the design
- Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to learn are absolute necessities
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Video Game Design, Computer Science, Marketing, Entertainment or a form of technical training preferred
** Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes.
We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity…celebrating strengths.
Job Details: go top
Categories: Game / Level Designer / Creative Director
Job Level: Senior
Platforms: Wii
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Work Site: On site
Will there be any mention of what this new game is next week when Retro Studios lectures at GDC?
Donkey Kong Country Returns 2?
Something else?
