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Telltale is searching for game designers to work on our growing library of unique episodic games. The game designer will be responsible for generation of detailed concepts covering all aspects of gameplay and story, as well as for prototyping, implementation and polish. Creative writing skills are a plus.

• Responsibilities
• Work with lead designer to conceive fresh, innovative storytelling games, consistent with company game philosophy and vision
• Design and implement gameplay-related functionality including controls, dialogs, puzzles, and mini-games using Lua
• Implement front end and menu systems, NPC interactions and various other scripted events
• Implement character behaviors in various game scenarios according to story specifications and gameplay needs
• Test and refine gameplay features throughout the development cycle of the project
• Essential Skills and Experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with artists and other designers
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience and proficiency with high level scripting languages (examples: JavaScript, Lua, Python, Perl)
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, maintainable code
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Game industry experience in a design or programming position
• Experience with Lua
• Experience with Visual Studio and Source Safe
• Creative writing skills
• B.S. in Computer Science, Literature or Creative Writing

If interested, please send your resume, salary requirements, and earliest start date to jobs@telltalegames.com with the subject "Game Designer". Please be aware that you must be legally qualified to work in the United States to be considered for this position.

Telltale Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.