As a Senior Gameplay Systems Designer II working on our prototype game you will help design key moment to moment experiences for our players. You will bring all of your creativity, critical thinking, player empathy, technical know-how, and perseverance to bear as we attempt to craft the next great experiences for players. You will collaborate with a small tight knit cross disciplinary team to not only create great experiences for players but also work to define the design first culture needed to deliver those experiences.
What you’ll get to do:
Maintain a holistic vision for gameplay systems, mechanics, and content that support a wide spectrum of play in a dynamic gameplay environment.
Work with a cross disciplinary team to ideate, prototype, playtest, and iterate core gameplay features.
Work with world builders to get your gameplay integrated into the world map.
Plan and execute regular playtesting of features and provide key insights in how to better unlock fun.
Be a thought leader on the team and help build design culture within the design group and promote good design thinking among all disciplines.
What we are looking for:
5+ years of experience in professional Game Design
2+ years of experience working with gameplay systems in an action game environment
Can bring an outcome oriented design approach to complicated systems and mechanics.
Pluses:
Widely played, can speak to player experiences in a wide set of genres. Can break down what makes these games work and what learnings can be applied to our project.
Shipped or worked on at least one AAA+ online game
Experience working on a live product
Perks:
Freedom to dip your toes into other disciplines and influence others beyond the boundaries of your role.
Highly creative and collaborative start-up culture.
Competitive pay and benefits.
Location State(s)
California