Development Support: Design

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar North is on the lookout for a talented Development Support: Design who possess a passion for game design and development.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

• As part of the Design/Scripting team you will be using our in-house tools to author gameplay/system configuration data and content.
• We work closely with other designers to develop and iterate on ideas. We carry out frequent internal playthroughs to review and further develop content. The nature of our tools allow for very quick turnaround and iteration on ideas, whether this be prototyping something new entirely or working in an exciting new idea into existing content.
• Our content often requires us to work closely and communicate with a very wide range of other departments within the company, such as Art, SFX, VFX, Script, Code, Animation, Writing etc, to help develop and implement assets from these departments.
• Creative thinking is an important part of what we do, and while we work to design briefs, designers have many opportunities to shape our content from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use in-house tools to author gameplay/system configuration data and content.
• Maintain content/configuration data by fixing bugs, implementing feedback, identifying potential issues, and keeping tracking data up to date.
• Work closely with our script team to maintain and develop our content creation processes.
• Enter bugs for tools issues in a timely fashion and include all necessary detail.
• Complete tasks, to do’s and bugs within deadlines and to the quality expected.
• Accurately log all daily bugs and always include estimated timeframe for completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Game Design or related degree.

SKILLS

• A broad knowledge and passion for game design techniques and standards.
• The ability to problem solve creatively within a constricted tool set.
• Can work effectively as part of a team or alone.
• Organised and efficient in workflows, can work well autonomously to follow up on tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to multitask and work to deadlines.
• Ability to become quickly accustomed to various in-house software systems.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively, respecting others' opinions.
• Comfortable in expressing thoughts and opinions constructively.

PLUSES

• Experience with visual scripting tools.
• Portfolio of games worked on showing design skills.
• Experience in writing and maintaining design documentation.
• Prior experience in a game design role on a shipped title / Any relevant game industry experience.
• Experience with a variety of database software.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.