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Lead Game Designer

15 hours, 5 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Game Developer
Software Development
Game Design Prototyping Unreal Engine
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Mob Entertainment

Mob Entertainment

Project: Playtime out now for FREE! @proj_playtime - @MobEntCS for support Official Discord: https://t.co/fe3ixQ5FQ8

Media
11-50
Founded 2015
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Description

  • Own the overall gameplay vision and design direction through pre-production.
  • Define and document gameplay systems, progression mechanics, and player abilities.
  • Create design templates and review rituals to support feature iteration.
  • Prototype gameplay features in Blueprints and determine when prototypes move to code with engineering.
  • Build gameplay loops that reinforce horror and support balancing and tuning.
  • Use playtesting and data to refine mechanics, features, and player experience.
  • Identify design risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Work with production on scoping and prioritization of features.
  • Partner with narrative, animation, engineering, audio, and art to align gameplay with the horror experience.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the game design team, including recruiting and interviewing new designers.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional game design experience.
  • Experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped titles.
  • Experience leading gameplay design from concept through production.
  • Strong understanding of gameplay systems, progression, balancing, and player psychology.
  • Strong prototyping skills in Unreal and the ability to communicate ideas through playable experiences.
  • Experience working in Unreal Engine.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity.
  • Preferred: experience shipping horror, survival horror, thriller, or atmospheric action games.
  • Preferred: strong understanding of first-person gameplay.
  • Preferred: experience building games within established entertainment IP.
  • Preferred: understanding of live playtesting methodologies and iterative design.
  • Preferred: passion for horror across games, film, television, and interactive entertainment.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $136,000–$169,000 in select major metro areas.
  • Base salary of $119,000–$147,000 in Austin, Denver, Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Miami metro areas.
  • Base salary of $101,000–$125,000 for all other U.S. locations.
  • Profit sharing.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • FSA/HSA.
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays.
  • Parental leave.

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