TITLE: Senior Test Analyst

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as a QA Developer, Development Support, QA Tester, or in a related occupation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any suitable combination of education, training, &/or experience is acceptable.

JOB DUTIES: Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure strategies. Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality. Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted. Enhance live operations and deployment stability, across both internal and production environments. Research, recommend and adopt tools as needed. Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators to validate and report on software quality. Coach others through training, constructive feedback, and mentorship. Approach software development from a Grey-box perspective; using established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios.

Salary range: $77,521/year to $80,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24206/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: Level Designer

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Digital Game Development, or related field or foreign equivalency.

JOB DUTIES: Design core features of video games. Design, implement, and maintain backend services and systems on a game. Create designs, concepts, and samples, based on knowledge of game design principles and esthetic design concepts. Work with design and art leadership to deliver environments that embody the united vision of the game. Detail and polish geometry based on photo reference and concept art. Collaborate with the design and art teams. Playtest and help drive iterative changes while maintaining the aesthetic vision for the level.

Salary range: $89,980/year to $124,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24196/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
2701 Olympic Blvd., Bldg. B
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Jobsite: Playa Vista, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: Senior Game Designer, Technical

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as a Designer, Development Tester, or in a related occupation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any suitable combination of education, training, &/or experience is acceptable.

JOB DUTIES: Design core features of video games. Create combat encounters, game mechanics, and scripted moments to support the design and development of a game with a focus on technical elements. Design new environments and implement story elements. Develop gameplay spaces and implement elements into the game client using tools such as various scripting tools. Work with other designers to dissect and discuss level design and gameplay in recent games. Apply scripting languages within the design. Collaborate with experienced Designers and other departments on creating and implementing new game features, lighting, artwork, SFX and VFX.

Salary range: $118,000/year to $194,500/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24204/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)