Job Summary:
Founded in 2000, Falcon’s has become a powerhouse in the themed entertainment industry. Working at Falcon’s means practicing your craft among collaborative and friendly professionals. We have attracted top talent from the feature film and visual effects industries, top theme park destinations, the video game industry, and others. Our work can be experienced in theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, location-based entertainment venues, live events, themed restaurant and retail locations, resorts, and more!
Falcon’s is not your standard, run-of-the-mill studio. We design and create never-before-seen experiences for global audiences and varied demographics. Our passionate, seasoned game designer will be trusted to help craft the vision for exciting, interactives experiences that guests will enjoy at world-class entertainment destinations.
This job is based in Orlando, Florida. Applicant must either live in the area or be willing to move to Central Florida and work from the office daily.
Essential Functions:
Generate ideas for new games and pitch concepts.
Design the user experience from scratch.
Write game design documents and iterate as required throughout production.
Identify opportunities for unique player interactions.
Develop plots, characters, storylines, and player objectives.
Work with writers to fully realize the vision of the experience.
Create UI mockups.
Use wireframes and other tools to clearly define the user experience.
Help test the games you design.
Maintain a great working relationship with supervisors, artists, and programmers.
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum of three years’ experience in a professional gaming studio is required.
Experience as a game designer on at least one shipped AAA title is a must.
Experience writing GDDs.
Eagerness to iterate after receiving constructive feedback.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Knowledge of gaming trends and a love for all or most genres of games.
Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time.
Functional knowledge of how games are made and programmed.
Adept problem solver and great collaborator.
Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Full understanding of gameplay mechanics and alternative methods for user interaction.
Ability to learn and understand Falcon’s proprietary technologies and attraction systems.
Experience working in Unreal is a bonus.
Being a visual storyteller is a bonus.
Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America.
Will not require Falcon's Treehouse, LLC to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to be employed (now or in the future).
Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 or via email at careers@falconstreehouse.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.