Senior Scripter – Madison, WI, USA
The Scripter is a mid level position in the industry. This person must possess 2-5 years work experience though not necessarily all in the game industry. However, less game industry experience will require a greater commitment to and understanding of game playing and game dynamics, and a higher ability to analyze game-play systems and experiences
The Scripter’s job is to edit and create believable and industry-leading game-play scenarios and missions using proprietary scripting tools, within the bounds of the game components and elements provided by other departments.
The Scripter will be required to regularly work directly with AI programmers, Level Designers, and Artists to develop missions, select goals, choose enemies and enemy behaviors, ensure believable experiences and create “WOW” moments, and review/correct them to ensure consistently high quality.
Under the direction of the Lead Level Designer and Project Lead, the Scripter will be responsible for generating, testing and refining scripts using proprietary scripting tools, and identifying tools that will enhance the quality or improve the quantity of missions and scenarios created.
The production work of the Scripter is routinely evaluated by the Project Lead to ensure proper implementation and quality, and that it cohesively supports the expectations of the overall game design.
The Scripter will not have any personnel supervision responsibilities.
Primary Job Functions
Responsible for collaborating on every aspect of mission design from concept to bug fixing, including layout design, game-play scripting and problem solving throughout the process.
Work with Narrative Designer, Project Lead and Lead Level Designer/Lead Scripter to gather and verify requirements for each mission or scenario
Generate creative ideas and concepts that are interesting and unique, while created from building blocks to be used for future missions and scenarios
Develop prototypes of experiences and game-play elements, explore implementation cost
Create clear visual and written design and requirements docs that are well organized and concise
Understand and maintain vision in mission and scenario creation, using game vision as a filter for all design decisions
Ability and willingness to troubleshoot complex problems as they arise.
Script areas in a highly efficient manner, meeting quality and cost standards
Recognize interdependencies and impact of own code on other areas
Tune and balance assigned area, determining ideal parameters through experience and reference
Meet project deadlines and milestones as determined by Lead Level Designer/Lead Scripter, Development Director and Project Lead.
Learn and master proprietary tools and technology, and develop progressive techniques and processes to solve complex cross-discipline game-play, mission and scenario challenges
Requirements
Proficient with relevant proprietary and commercial scripting tools sets
Possess an extensive understanding of relevant game-play dynamics in competitive product
Able to identify, recognize and create exciting game-play moments
Able to work independently, capable of handling sub-projects with moderate supervision
Good communication skills (written and oral).
Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
Strong work ethic, proven initiative, and a powerful creative drive.
Self-motivated team-member, able to work well under pressure.
Other Helpful Skills/Abilities
Extensive game knowledge (especially 1st/3rd person shooter)
Analytical or film editing skills
Creative writing skills