Torque Hiring for Game Designer Job at Centerville, UT Full Time

Game Designer
Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume.

Join Torque3 to Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives!

At Torque3, we’re on a mission to restore lost functionality and independence to people who have suffered a stroke or TBI. Torque3 is a medical device startup developing a full-body robotics and virtual reality system to aid in stroke neurorehabilitation. We are obsessed with creating deeply immersive VR environments to accelerate neuroplasticity. The diverse needs of our users necessitate the development of a broad library of engaging interactive experiences and gameplay. We are looking for a skilled, full-time game designer that will work with our CSO and engineering teams to design new virtual games and experiences for use on our proprietary platform.

ABOUT THIS JOB
Torque3 is seeking a Game Designer. This full-time, onsite position is located in Centerville, UT – about 15 minutes north of Salt Lake City. You will join our product team and report directly to the Product Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design within priorities and goals for your work set by the Product Manager.
• Understanding the requirements of developing for our unique users. Iterating on designs using feedback from user tests.
• Game concept sketches and detailed descriptive documentation for game mechanics, environmental look, and level layouts.
• In-game level layouts through every phase of development from concept, roughed to polished.
• Provide direction to game developers
• Whenever time allows work with the game development team to create levels using editor tools within Unreal Engine.
• Using source control (git) to collaborate with team members working on the project.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Game Designer working within a professional game development team environment.
• Must be able to show prior work through a strong visual portfolio detailing prior work and methodologies in designing games and developing levels.
• 1 Year minimum experience in Unreal Engine
• Concept artwork generated through 2D sketches and illustrations.
• Create clear, concise, and visually oriented design materials that explain your vision and needed requirements or features to achieve it.
• Strong documentation and visualization skills
• Self-motivated, proactive teammate with excellent problem-solving skills
• Permanent residence in the US is required and no visa sponsorship is available.
• Must live near Centerville, UT (just outside of SLC) or be willing to relocate – there’s phenomenal skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, etc. just minutes away!

BONUS POINTS

• Level editor experience with game editor tools such as Radiant, Unreal, Unity, or Crytek Editors (preferably with Unreal Engine)
• Experienced with using version control to collaborate within your team.
• 3D asset creation: ability to modify or create models and particle effects for level interactivity.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine blueprints.
• Bachelor’s degree in game development or equivalent.

REWARDS

• Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 (based on experience) annual salary
• Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available after first 30 days
• Holiday/Paid Time Off: 6 days of holiday pay plus accrual-based paid time off
• Stock Options: Reserved Stock Units under the existing Employee Stock Option Plan
• Hours: Full-time, flexible working hours
• Relocation Assistance: Available for the right person

ABOUT US
Torque3 is a MedTech startup that is developing a breakthrough neurorehabilitation solution. We are developing a realistic simulator that combines immersive VR, advanced robotics, and task-orientated therapy. Our integrated system is designed to help stroke and TBI survivors increase their neuroplasticity, and thus, make substantial gains faster.

By joining the Torque3 team, you will be a part of something much greater than yourself. There are 8 million stroke survivors in the United States alone, and unfortunately, almost 800K new people will be joining that group each year. These people are facing months – even years of rehabilitation, with very little hope of ever getting back more than a fraction of their former lives. The Torque3 platform will help these people – and their families – to become whole again.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Self-determined schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Centerville, UT 84014: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Can you show prior work through a strong visual portfolio detailing work and methodologies in designing games and developing levels?
• Can you generate concept artwork through 2D sketches and illustrations, and can you show these in your portfolio?
• How many years of experience as a Game Designer working within a professional game development team environment do you have?

Experience:

• Unreal Engine: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location