PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
As a group, Virtuos has become a recognized leader in its field, has been growing faster than its peers have in recent years, and is pursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy. To this end, we are seeking an experienced Junior Level Designer who can join our team and help pave the way towards our new goals.
Responsibilities
As California studios are continuing to grow with new and exciting opportunities for Console & PC titles, we are seeking to add full-time positions to the Design Team to work with our Design Director and create excellent gameplay experiences for our various projects.
We are looking for someone who will help design and build level content for 3rd Person action-adventure games. As a Jr. Designer, you will be supporting a Sr Designer on level content creation for various projects. You’ll be working in a collaborative environment with our design team, learning how to build AAA content while furthering your own design skills in the process.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about video games and gaming and should be excited about starting a career as a game designer, has a proven work ethic, listens and takes direction well and already has experience designing content in Unreal Engine or similar. Qualifications for this role are listed below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don’t meet 100% of them.
Supporting a primary designer on level design content.
Building your skills in Unreal Engine through firsthand experience and in-house training.
Learning the game development process at Virtuos.
Content playtesting and offering feedback.
Qualifications
A strong portfolio of game design or level design content.
Excels in visual, written and verbal communication.
Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.
Passion for both gaming and game development.
We offer
Competitive compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vison & 401(K) match with no vesting required)
Annual bonus
Paid annual vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental leave available from day 1
Flexibility in where you work
Research and Development Opportunities
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
World-class talent with experience on some of the industry’s biggest games
Developing video games with some of the most well-known publishers (2K, Sony, Square Enix, Activision, Microsoft, etc).
People focused culture
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
