Senior Game Designer
🎮 Company Overview:
We’re passionate about crafting unique gaming experiences that captivate and inspire. As an up-and-coming indie game studio, we champion creativity, innovation, and collaborative spirit. Our team is composed of vibrant and dedicated creators who share our vision of pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling.
🎨 Position: Senior Game Designer
đź“Ť Location: Remote
About the Role:
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Game Designer to join our ambitious and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer with proven experience on well-known AAA titles to take the lead in shaping the future of immersive, high-quality gaming experiences. You’ll be instrumental in crafting core gameplay systems, designing player progression, and creating unforgettable player journeys that captivate audiences.
At our studio, we are building a talented team capable of pushing boundaries. As a Senior Game Designer, you’ll collaborate closely with an accomplished group of artists, developers, and narrative designers, ensuring every element of our projects achieves excellence and cohesion. If you’re ready to elevate your career, influence major game projects, and make your mark in the AAA space, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Gameplay Design & Prototyping: Create, iterate, and refine core game mechanics and systems that define the heart of the game. Drive rapid prototyping to test new concepts and assess gameplay viability.
• Player Journey Crafting: Design engaging game loops, progression mechanics, and player experiences that are both memorable and rewarding.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with artists, writers, and engineers to ensure gameplay, narrative, and visuals align seamlessly to deliver a cohesive experience.
• Player-Centric Iteration: Gather player feedback and conduct playtests to continually refine game features, ensuring high engagement and satisfaction.
• Balance & Tuning: Adjust gameplay mechanics, difficulty, and pacing to craft an immersive experience that resonates with a wide audience.
• Creative Documentation: Develop detailed design documentation that communicates systems, features, and mechanics clearly across all teams.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior designers, promoting growth and supporting the overall creative process within the team.
• Industry Leadership: Use your deep understanding of industry trends and AAA production values to influence the creative direction and bring groundbreaking ideas to life.
Requirements:
• AAA Experience: Proven track record as a Game Designer on at least one well-known AAA game. A strong portfolio of shipped titles that demonstrates your design skills and contribution to successful projects.
• Expert Gameplay Design Skills: Demonstrable experience in gameplay systems design, including core loops, progression systems, balancing, and feature iteration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams, communicate effectively, and iterate based on both internal and player feedback.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or proprietary development software.
• Creativity & Problem Solving: Excellent creative thinking with a track record of solving complex design challenges and driving compelling player experiences.
• Strong Understanding of Player Psychology: Expertise in designing features that keep players deeply engaged, with an understanding of varied game genres.
• Passion for Games: A deep love of video games, particularly those in the AAA space, and a strong drive to create experiences that resonate with millions of players.
Nice to Haves:
• Live Games Experience: Background in designing live service games, including managing content updates and optimizing player engagement.
• Scripting or Coding Skills: Familiarity with scripting languages or basic programming to facilitate rapid prototyping and enhance communication with engineering teams.
• Indie Experience: Experience working in an agile, fast-paced indie environment—demonstrating adaptability and versatility.
If you’re an experienced Senior Game Designer looking to take on new challenges and work on ambitious, high-profile projects, we would love for you to join us in creating the next generation of unforgettable games. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what games can be.
Benefits:
• Equity ownership in the games you help develop.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
• A creative and inclusive work environment where your voice matters.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• A chance to get into a new type of studio model where the developers own the games.
Important: This is not a paid position, nor is it a volunteer position. We are looking for artists, programmers, business experts and others who to come together to form teams to games, and where everyone shares in the profits.
Interested in being part of our journey? Click “Apply” and let’s create magic together!
Location: , , US
Offer Expires: 2024-11-14 20:21:18
Job Posting Language: en
Qualifications:
- AAA Experience: Proven track record as a Game Designer on at least one well-known AAA game
- A strong portfolio of shipped titles that demonstrates your design skills and contribution to successful projects
- Expert Gameplay Design Skills: Demonstrable experience in gameplay systems design, including core loops, progression systems, balancing, and feature iteration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams, communicate effectively, and iterate based on both internal and player feedback
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or proprietary development software
- Creativity & Problem Solving: Excellent creative thinking with a track record of solving complex design challenges and driving compelling player experiences
- Strong Understanding of Player Psychology: Expertise in designing features that keep players deeply engaged, with an understanding of varied game genres
- Passion for Games: A deep love of video games, particularly those in the AAA space, and a strong drive to create experiences that resonate with millions of players
- Live Games Experience: Background in designing live service games, including managing content updates and optimizing player engagement
- Scripting or Coding Skills: Familiarity with scripting languages or basic programming to facilitate rapid prototyping and enhance communication with engineering teams
- Indie Experience: Experience working in an agile, fast-paced indie environment—demonstrating adaptability and versatility
Responsibilities:
- Gameplay Design & Prototyping: Create, iterate, and refine core game mechanics and systems that define the heart of the game
- Drive rapid prototyping to test new concepts and assess gameplay viability
- Player Journey Crafting: Design engaging game loops, progression mechanics, and player experiences that are both memorable and rewarding
- Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with artists, writers, and engineers to ensure gameplay, narrative, and visuals align seamlessly to deliver a cohesive experience
- Player-Centric Iteration: Gather player feedback and conduct playtests to continually refine game features, ensuring high engagement and satisfaction
- Balance & Tuning: Adjust gameplay mechanics, difficulty, and pacing to craft an immersive experience that resonates with a wide audience
- Creative Documentation: Develop detailed design documentation that communicates systems, features, and mechanics clearly across all teams
- Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior designers, promoting growth and supporting the overall creative process within the team
- Industry Leadership: Use your deep understanding of industry trends and AAA production values to influence the creative direction and bring groundbreaking ideas to life
Benefits:
- Equity ownership in the games you help develop
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work
- A creative and inclusive work environment where your voice matters
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning
- A chance to get into a new type of studio model where the developers own the games
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