Game Development – Multiple Seniority Levels

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Job Description

Job Summary

Falcon’s Creative Group is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences.

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 restaurants, retail locations, and more!

Falcon’s is currently hiring game developers at all seniority levels (junior, mid-level, senior-level) to design, develop, and implement interactive and engaging digital experiences. Your role will involve collaborating with creative teams, artists, and engineers to bring to life innovative and memorable games that enhance the overall guest experiences that seamlessly blend with the overall theme of an entertainment venue.

Essential Functions

  • Conceptualization and Design:
  • Work closely with creative directors and designers to conceptualize game ideas that align with the theme of the entertainment venue.
  • Translate conceptual ideas into detailed design documents, outlining gameplay mechanics, interactive elements, and user experiences.
  • Write game design documents and iterate as required throughout production.
  • Identify opportunities for unique player interactions.
  • Use wireframes and other tools to clearly define the user experience.
  • Create UI mockups.
  • Development:
  • Develop player and guest objectives and game mechanics.
  • Utilize your expertise in game development tools and programming languages to bring concepts to life.
  • Develop and implement interactive experiences and games that seamlessly integrate with the themed environment, considering factors like space constraints and overall atmosphere.
  • Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists, animators, and sound designers, to ensure a cohesive and immersive experience.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide input on how digital experiences can complement and enhance the overall theme
  • Testing and Iteration:
  • Conduct thorough testing of developed games to identify and address bugs or issues.
  • Iterate on designs based on user feedback and playtesting results to continually enhance the guest experience.
  • Integration with Physical Elements:
  • Work closely with hardware and integration teams to ensure seamless integration of digital games with physical elements within the themed environment.
  • Stay Updated on Technology Trends:
  • Keep abreast of the latest trends in gaming technology, AR/VR, and interactive experiences to continually push the boundaries of what is possible within themed entertainment.

Job Qualifications And Requirements

  • School and/ or previous related work experience in Computer Science, Game Development, Game Design, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in game development, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
  • Proficiency in relevant programming languages and game engines (e.g., C++, C#, Unreal Engine, Unity)
  • Strong understanding of interactive design principles and user experience.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment.
  • 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 Beyond Global, LLC to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to be employed (now or in the future).

Additional Considerations Based On Experience

  • Familiarity with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
  • Experience with motion tracking and gesture recognition.
  • Knowledge of theme park or themed entertainment industry trends.

About Us

Falcon’s Creative Group is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that is reimagining how we play, travel, shop, dine, relax and are entertained.

Situated at the intersection of technology and entertainment, Falcon’s accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units: Falcon’s Creative Group, Falcon’s Beyond Destinations and Falcon’s Beyond Brands. Falcon’s Creative Group is one of the world’s leading master planners having planned more than $100 billion worth of award-winning experiences. Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops, owns, and operates resort hotels, theme parks, retail, dining and entertainment venues, including Falcon’s Resort by Meliá in Punta Cana and its award-winning Katmandu theme parks. Falcon’s Beyond Brands develops and deploys both proprietary and partner IP across multiple platforms through animated and live-action media content, gaming, music and retail consumer products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA. Learn more at falconscreativegroup.com.

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 accommodation 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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