Careers at id

Position:

Lead Designer

Level:

Lead

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a talented and experienced lead designer to help us define the direction of some of the biggest brands in gaming. A lead designer has a passion for playing and designing games and the ability to push creative boundaries with insightful, inspiring, and intelligent work.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a team of designers through every phase of development – from concept and prototyping, through full production.
• Working with producer to determine tasks and schedules
• Collaborate with other team leads to design and build game systems and logic
• Head design meetings and group game review sessions
• Continually review the game and provide feedback to designers and artists
• Collaborate on game design documentation, writing proposals and final docs for all aspects of the game’s design.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of game industry experience as a designer, with at least 1-2 years as a lead
• Significant contributions to at least 2 AAA shipped games, with at least 1 being credited as lead.
• Strong understanding of first person action shooters, their related technology, and the tools used to build them.
• Strong understanding of world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages.
• Strong communication, collaboration and documentation skills.
• Broad knowledge and interest in game theory and design principles.
• Experience with story development and dialogue
• Self-motivated, hard worker with a team-focused attitude and ability to both give and take feedback and criticisms.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Proficiency with modeling tools (Max, Maya, LightWave, Modo or other similar)
• Experience with engine specific toolsets (Radient, DEdit, UnrealEd, etc.)
• Programming and/or scripting experience

Position:

Level Designer

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Next-Gen texture and 3d asset creation for environments

Required Tools:

Next-Gen texture and 3d asset creation for environments

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id software is looking for talented and experienced level designers eager to join our accomplished team of designers.

Designers are responsible for the layout and construction of game environments. In addition to physical construction, id Software also expects designers to proactively contribute creative gameplay ideas throughout the game creation process. The ability to balance aesthetic and gameplay needs with technical limitations is necessary to achieve the breakthrough worlds id Software creates.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game industry experience as a designer
• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game.
• Firm understanding of first person action shooters and the game theory and design principles behind successful examples.
• Familiarity with world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages.
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
• Good time management skills and an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• A passion for games and gaming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and ability to take and act on feedback.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and worlds
• Proficiency with modeling tools (Max, Maya, LightWave, Modo or other similar)
• Experience with engine specific toolsets (Radient, DEdit, UnrealEd, etc.)
• Experience with story creation and dialogue
• Programming and/or scripting experience
• Traditional art skills

Position:

Terrain/Environment Artist

Level:

Mid-Level to Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Next-Gen texture and 3d asset creation for environments

Required Tools:

Any major 3d package, Photoshop, Mudbox or Zbrush

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is seeking a talented 3D environmental artist to help us bring the Rage universe to life. The ideal candidate should have experience with the full range of Next-Gen asset creation, from high resolution and low polygon modeling, to UV and multi-pass texture creation. Applicants should be able to demonstrate comfort with a broad variety of environments and an ability to adapt to new and evolving toolsets. This job is ground zero for some of the most exciting technology development happening in the industry today.

Requirements:

• Established experience in environment asset creation using contemporary, real-time rendering methods.
• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating excellent core art skills, ability to create in various themes and styles, and experience with required tools
• Proficient in modern 3D modeling packages
• Demonstration of significant contribution to a shipped videogame title.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Good time management skills and an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
• Authorized to work in U.S.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with the id Software family of engines, tools and material creation
• Experience with Worldmachine or other procedural terrain generation software
• Game industry experience
• Console development experience
• Passion for gaming, First Person Shooters in particular.

Position:

Art Director

Level:

Lead

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Establish and maintain artistic direction for an internally developed game, and manage team of artists.

Required Tools:

Advanced understanding or expertise in several major 3D and 2D packages, including Photoshop, Mudbox, Zbrush, Modo, traditional art skills, etc.

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for an artistic visionary, capable of conceptualizing, defining, and directing the artistic and visual style of AAA game brands.  Our Art Director is responsible for establishing, evaluating, and refining every aspect of a game’s art style, while imposing the highest quality standards.  The Art Director must be able to lead and inspire a team of artists from concept through completion, while also having a firm understanding and appreciation of pipeline processes, schedules, deadlines, and management practices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with director, lead designer and lead programmer in every aspect of development, working through issues and decisions efficiently and with an overall view of the project.
• Lead and support a team of multiple artists with varying skill sets, from concept to 3D.
• Establish and maintain industry-leading artistic vision for game from concept to completion
• Establish/Advise on effective art pipeline based on project needs and demands.
• Work with producer to establish and manage project schedule, tasks and resource plans
• Conduct regular reviews of work, clearly communicating creative changes as well as potential efficiency or resource changes required.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of game industry experience as an artist, with at least 1-2 years as lead artist or art director.
• Substantial demonstrable examples of current and past work, demonstrating expertise and understanding of all facets of game art creation.
• Significant contributions to at least 2 AAA shipped games as artist, with at least 1 being credited as lead artist or art director.
• Ability to conceptualize, communicate and delegate a creative vision.
• Self-motivated, hard-worker who leads by example with a team-focused attitude and ability to both give and take feedback and criticism.
• Passion for games and gaming
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellenttime management skills and appreciation for milestones, schedules and deadlines as well as a firm understanding of art pipelines and how to manage or modify based on project goals and demands.
• Experience with cinematic principles including shot composition, framing, camera angles, lighting, etc.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• University or equivalent art-related degree.
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, universes, etc.

Position:

Cinematic Art Director

Level:

Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Develop and enforce cinematic principles across all aspects of game design.  Direct game cinematics.

Required Tools:

Advanced understanding of cinematic principles and process from storyboard development to scene direction and editing.

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Location

Dallas, TX – Vicinity

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for an experienced and creative visionary with an advanced understanding of cinematic principles and process who want to apply their craft to the development of legendary id brands like QUAKE and DOOM. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with design and development leads in applying and maintaining high-quality cinematic principles across all areas of development
• Work with tools programmers to design and develop game development tools that better enable cinematic development.
• Collaborate on script development, storyboards, concepts, animation/motion capture, shot/situation design, and editing for both game and cinematics.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of cinematic principles including shot composition, framing, camera angles, lighting, etc.
• 3+ years experience as a director (CG, live action, game cinematic, etc.)
• Experience directing human actors in either live action or motion capture setting
• Substantial demonstrable examples of current and past work
• Ability to conceptualize, communicate and delegate a creative vision
• Experience with story development and dialogue
• Experience with storyboarding process and concept art development and evaluation
• Self-motivated, hard-worker who leads by example with a team-focused attitude and ability to both give and take feedback and criticism
• Current knowledge of latest developments in cinema, CG animation, and related fields
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellenttime management skills and appreciation for milestones, schedules and deadlines.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Film school degree or equivalent course work
• Experience with 3D animation and related principles
• Experience with directing game cinematics (in-game or CG)
• Passion for games and gaming
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, universes, etc.

Position:

3D Character Artist

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Conceptualizing, Modeling, and Texturing High-poly Game Characters

Required Tools:

Any major 3D package, Mudbox, Zbrush, Modo, Photoshop and/or similar tools

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Location

Dallas, TX - Vicinity

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for incredibly talented and imaginative high-poly 3D character artists to conceptualize and create characters for our legendary QUAKE and DOOM universes.  Candidates must demonstrate a mastery of appropriate toolsets and an extensive portfolio demonstrating appropriate capabilities modeling and texturing a wide range of character and creature types.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conceptualizing game characters and creatures
• Collaborating with art director, designers, programmers and animators on character specifications, movement, style, limitations, etc.
• Creating high-poly 3D characters and creatures
• Character and creature texturing

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game industry experience as an artist
• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game
• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding of form, silhouette, shape, texture, color and lighting.
• Extensive experience and mastery of relevant 3D and 2D toolsets
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes
• Traditional art skills including sketching, illustration, painting
• University or equivalent art-related degree

Position:

Concept Artists

Level:

Mid-Level - Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Critical in defining the style, atmosphere, character and overall design of legendary id brands like QUAKE and DOOM

Required Tools:

Hand skills, Photoshop or related software

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for talented and creative concept artists skilled at conceptualizing a wide variety of characters, environments, and other game media and creating detailed art direction materials.  Ideal candidates will present previous and current work demonstrating an ability to create and refine rapidly, but with an artistic precision that can accurately and efficiently translate into the asset creation process.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively with art director, lead designer and other leads in defining the overall look, style, and atmosphere of the game.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, mood paintings, and story boards etc. of a wide variety of game assets, including environments, characters and set pieces.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of game or film industry experience as a concept artist
• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding shape, perspective, texture, color, lighting, and camera angles.
• Ability to work quickly through concept iterations, but also able to create refined and precise concept drawings/paintings that easily translate into buildable game assets.
• Extensive experience with appropriate and relevant 2D toolsets
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes
• Proficiency with modeling tools (Max, Maya, LightWave, Modo or other similar) or understanding of modeling process.
• University or equivalent art-related degree

Position:

Senior Game/Level Artists

Level:

Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Job Duties:

Build/Texture 3D environments and world objects/set pieces

Required Tools:

Any major 3D package, Mudbox, Zbrush, Modo, Photoshop and/or related tools

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for talented and creative artists skilled at building 3D environments, textures, set pieces and other high-quality game art, working collaboratively with the art director and level designer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively with art director and level designer in conceptualizing, refining and developing the look of the game environment, sets and atmosphere.
• Create a broad range of models and textures to support the final presentation of the game

Requirements:

• 3+ years of game industry experience as an artist
• Significant contributions to at least 1 AAA shipped game
• Substantial demonstrable examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding of form, shape, texture, color and lighting
• Extensive experience and mastery of relevant 3D and 2D toolsets
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes
• Traditional art skills including sketching, illustration, painting
• University or equivalent art-related degree

Position:

Lead Animator

Level:

Lead

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Required Tools:

Maya, MotionBuilder, Vicon-based Motion Capture Hardware/Software

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a lead animator to manage and grow our animation group working on both new and existing id game properties on PC and next-gen platforms.  Bring your vision and passion for animation to some of the most anticipated games in the industry.  Responsibilities include: 

• Manage a small team of animation professionals as well as our new Vicon-based motion capture studio. 
• Work with Project Director/Lead Designer to establish and define animation aesthetic and style of various games.
• Work with producer to estimate, create, and maintain animation schedules and manage animation team to deliver tasks on time.
• Lead by example in rigging and animating a wide variety of humans and creatures in various styles. 
• Plan, schedule and direct motion capture shoots.
• Collaborate with designers in solving gameplay problems while maintaining artistic/animation vision.

Requirements:

• 5+ years animation experience in video games, with a mix of key-frame and motion capture experience
• Currently lead/senior animator in games industry
• Minimum 3 shipped titles where credited as animator
• Minimum 3 years experience building, rigging, and animating characters, including humans, biped/humanoid creatures and multi-legged creatures; as well as human and creature faces.
• Expert understanding of animation theory and the principles of animation
• Expert understanding of Maya and MotionBuilder
• Expert understanding/experience with Vicon-based motion capture studio hardware and software.
• Demonstrable and substantial examples of current and past work, including:
• In-game animation
• Motion capture animation and clean-up
• Key-frame animation cycles
• Facial animation
• Cinematic direction
• Good organization and time management skills, and firm understanding of logistics of animation and mocap shoot scheduling.
• A passion for games and gaming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic.
• Current knowledge of newest developments in animation software and techniques.
• Authorized to work in U.S.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• At least one shipped title as a lead animator
• Bachelors degree or equivalent formal training in animation
• Experience with outsourcing (particularly mocap data clean-up and cinematics)
• Motion capture acting ability/experience

Position:

Animator

Level:

Staff

Project:

Various Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Required Tools:

Maya, MotionBuilder, Vicon-based Motion Capture Hardware/Software

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for experienced game animators to work on both new and existing id game properties on PC and next-gen platforms.  Bring your vision and passion for animation to some of the most anticipated games in the industry.  Responsibilities include: 

• Work in a small team of animation professionals on game and cinematic animations using both our new Vicon-based motion capture studio as well as key-frame techniques. 
• Work with Lead Animator to establish and define animation aesthetic and style of various games.
• Rigging and animating a wide variety of humans and creatures in various styles. 
• Collaborate on motion capture shoots.
• Collaborate with designers in solving gameplay problems while maintaining artistic/animation vision.

Requirements:

• 2+ years animation experience in video games, with a mix of key-frame and motion capture experience, as well as experience building, rigging, and animating characters - including humans, biped/humanoid creatures and multi-legged creatures; as well as human and creature faces.
• Very solid understanding of animation theory and the principles of animation
• Very solid understanding of Maya and MotionBuilder
• Demonstrable examples of current and past work, including:
• In-game animation
• Motion capture animation and clean-up
• Key-frame animation cycles
• Facial animation
• Cinematic direction
• Good organization and time management skills
• A passion for games and gaming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.
• Current knowledge of newest developments in animation software and techniques.
• Authorized to work in U.S.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Currently animator in games industry
• Experience with Vicon-based motion capture studio hardware and software (including setup and calibration of cameras).
• At least one shipped title where credited as animator
• Bachelors degree or equivalent formal training in animation
• Experience with outsourcing (particularly mocap data clean-up and cinematics)
• Motion capture acting ability/experience

Position:

Game Programmer

Level:

Mid-Level - Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for programmers to work on both new and existing id game properties for the PC and next-gen platforms.  You will be working with a small focused team to build the next “great” thing in gaming.  You will be responsible for any aspect of gameplay programming from invention to prototyping to full implementation, including but not limited to:

• Client/Server Programming
• Collision Detection
• Game Engine/graphics
• Gameplay & Logic
• Math/Physics/Algorithms
• Multiplayer

Requirements:

• 3+ years in the games industry or demonstrable mod work in the first person shooter genre
• Strong C++ coding and design experience
• Excellent math skills

• Good organization and time management skills
• A passion for games and gaming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.
• Authorized to work in U.S.

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Extensive experience with the QUAKE 3 and/or DOOM 3/QUAKE 4 engine (idTech 3-4)
• At least one shipped title where credited as programmer
• Strong networking skills
• Console experience
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields
• Desire and vision to help shape a project from the ground up

Position:

Effects Programmer

Level:

Mid-Level - Senior

Project:

Unannounced

Applicable Platforms:

PC, XBOX 360, PS3

Required Tools:

C++ Mandatory

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

jobs@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

id Software is looking for a programmer to work specifically on visual effects for legendary id games like DOOM and QUAKE.  Programmer would be responsible for technical development of visual effects system from invention and prototyping to full implementation.  Position requires extensive collaboration with game director, designers and artists as well as a creative eye and interest in creating unique and cutting edge visual effects.

Requirements:

• 2+ years in the games industry
• At least one shipped title where credited as programmer
• Strong C++ coding and design experience
• Excellent math skills
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• Experience with the QUAKE 3 and/or DOOM 3/QUAKE 4 engine (idTech 3-4)
• Experience with Open GL

• Next-Gen console experience
• B.S. in computer science or equivalent study in related fields

Position:

Artist

Applicable Platforms:

DS, iPhone, J2ME, BREW, and Symbian cell phones

Job Duties:

Creation of any and all art that is related to mobile games: conceptual, character, environmental, texture, interface, animation, modeling, etc.

Required Tools:

Hand skills, Photoshop or related software, and Maya

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

kak@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The mobile division of id Software is looking for talented and creative artists skilled at creating a wide variety of conceptual, character, environment, interface, and other game media. Ideal candidates will present previous and current work demonstrating and ability to create and refine rapidly, with particular emphasis on the ability to create assets that work well in low resolutions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively with art director, designers and programmers in defining the overall look, style, and atmosphere of the game.
• Create concepts, textures, characters, environments, and interface assets.
• Create limited 2D and/or 3D animation for characters and environments.
• Refine approved approaches, reduce to game resolution sizes and polish, and optimize for limited color palettes.
• Utilize 2D graphics tools (especially Photoshop) for art creation.
• Utilize modeling tools (especially Maya) for modeling characters and environments.

Requirements:

• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding shape, perspective, texture, color, lighting, and camera angles.
• Ability to work quickly through asset creation, and also be able to move easily back and forth from one asset type to another.
• Extensive experience with appropriate and relevant 2D toolsets
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work.
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient game development processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills and Pluses:

• "Pixel Art" -- experience in artistic representation within very small resolutions
• Familiarity with id Software games, characters, brands and universes
• Experience with modeling tools (especially Maya) or understanding of modeling process.
• Experience with 2D and/or 3D animation (especially Maya).

Position:

Level Designer

Applicable Platforms:

DS, iPhone, J2ME, BREW, and Symbian cell phones.

Job Duties:

Design and construction of game levels (layout and gameplay flow).

Required Tools:

Maya or other similar 3D modeling tool, or other specific game level design tools.

Spoken Language(s):

English

Work Authorization:

United States

Start Date:

Immediate

Send Resume to:

kak@idsoftware.com

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The mobile division of id software is looking for talented and experienced level designers eager to create worlds with the potential of reaching an audience of billions.  Designers are responsible for the layout and construction of game environments. In addition to physical construction, id Mobile also expects designers to proactively contribute creative gameplay ideas throughout the game creation process. The ability to balance aesthetic and gameplay needs with technical limitations is necessary to achieve the award-winning worlds id Mobile creates.  Applicants should provide specific examples of relevant work. These examples can be in the form of playable game levels, screenshots, scripting examples, video captures, or any other method that conveys the work being demonstrated. Examples should also include descriptions of exactly what the applicant is responsible for and what creative processes were used.

Requirements:

• Firm understanding of first person action shooters and RPGs and the game theory and design principles behind successful examples.
• Ability to balance the scope and playability of levels within very limited memory constraints.
• Familiarity with world building tools and/or relevant 3D software packages.
• Self-motivated and focused worker with good communication and collaboration skills
  
• Good time management skill