- Sep 27, 2008
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Hello forums! You've all helped me so much in the past so I am coming to you with some returns.
My name is Dan Merboth, I am an associate level designer at Raven Software. My page on Raven's site is here: http://www.ravensoftware.com/culture/our-people/135/dan+merboth/staff-info/ Check out my dirty feet.
I was hired at Raven Software last August as an intern in a new design program, created to get Raven back to its roots in the mod community. A long time ago when I was just starting out with level design, Raven had this reputation of being close to the mod community, and thats gone away a little.
I was offered a position in early January and took it, and then I won the lottery, and am going to space! All my wildest dreams came true!
The program I was a part of was successful, we're doing it again this year and I'm bringing it to you!
WHAT THIS MEANS:
WHAT THIS DOESN'T MEAN:
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
SOME QUICK ADVICE:
HR cleared me to answer questions and stuff, but please keep in mind I obviously can't answer anything about future content or plans.
(I talked with Froz3n, he okay'd posting this.)
My name is Dan Merboth, I am an associate level designer at Raven Software. My page on Raven's site is here: http://www.ravensoftware.com/culture/our-people/135/dan+merboth/staff-info/ Check out my dirty feet.
I was hired at Raven Software last August as an intern in a new design program, created to get Raven back to its roots in the mod community. A long time ago when I was just starting out with level design, Raven had this reputation of being close to the mod community, and thats gone away a little.
I was offered a position in early January and took it, and then I won the lottery, and am going to space! All my wildest dreams came true!
The program I was a part of was successful, we're doing it again this year and I'm bringing it to you!
WHAT THIS MEANS:
- You'll get to work with highly motivated designers who've been building levels for a very long time (they're also cool as hell).
- You'll work in a building I've had to describe as "not like Grandma's Boy, its like a regular job but we make awesome games."
- 6 month internship. 2-3 spots (as far as I know).
- It is paid (don't know how much).
- You should be familiar with CoD, preferably MW3. Its not a deal breaker if you're not but you would have to get familiar with it if you do a good job on the design test.
WHAT THIS DOESN'T MEAN:
- It is not a guaranteed position, you'd be applying, taking the test and I'd be recommending you. It'd certainly give you a leg up over people who found the page randomly.
- I can't guarantee we'd be working together. I'm sorry!
- This is not a remote job, you'd have to relocate to Wisconsin (Madison owns though so its cool).
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
- Visit: http://www.ravensoftware.com/careers/designtest/
- Follow the instructions.
- Email me at: dmerboth (at) ravensoftware.com with your name and portfolio. Please CC dan (at) danmerboth.com so I can be sure I at least get one copy of the email. In the subject put "RAVEN INTERNSHIP:" + your name. The subject line is very important.
- Formally apply for the level design intern position on Raven's website.
SOME QUICK ADVICE:
- Use my portfolio as a benchmark. Our HR staff has told me a few times that they measure incoming employees against my portfolio for intern and associate level.
- Follow the one sheet on the design test page, but don't be afraid to innovate. We will be asking you questions about what you change, so be ready to rationalize it.
- Take your time with the test, theres no timelimit, but remember the more time you spend on it the better it needs to be. We'll ask you roughly how much time you spent so don't lie!
HR cleared me to answer questions and stuff, but please keep in mind I obviously can't answer anything about future content or plans.
(I talked with Froz3n, he okay'd posting this.)
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