Senior Game Designer

Job Title: Senior Game Designer
Location: Remote
Company: [Confidential Start-Up]

About Us:
We are an innovative start-up in the gaming industry, currently working on an exciting new project—a fantasy, isometric real-time arena brawler. Our game blends melee and ranged combat with advanced map layouts and navigation mechanics inspired by first-person shooter games, utilizing elements such as verticality and line-of-sight strategies. Built using Unity and leveraging cutting-edge multiplayer technology, our project is poised to push the boundaries of gameplay design. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Game Designer to join our growing team.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Game Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design and features of our game. You will work closely with a small, highly skilled team to bring fresh energy, creativity, and innovation to the project. Your responsibilities will include taking ownership of key design elements, driving the creative vision, and introducing new ideas that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Lead the design and development of core gameplay systems, mechanics, and features.
• Creative Vision: Collaborate with the creative lead to support and challenge the overall game vision, ensuring that innovative ideas are explored and implemented.
• Feature Ownership: Proactively manage the design process for key features and gameplay systems, from concept to implementation.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with team members across various disciplines to ensure a cohesive and polished final product.
• Player Experience Focus: Design gameplay elements that cater to the F2P market, focusing on player engagement, retention, and monetization strategies.
• Iteration and Feedback: Continuously iterate on game features based on player feedback, testing, and team input to refine and improve the gaming experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in game design, with a strong portfolio of shipped titles, particularly in the F2P and/or multiplayer arena genres.
• Unity Expertise: Proficient in Unity, with a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitations, particularly in relation to game design and development.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to design challenges and a willingness to experiment with new ideas.
• Leadership Skills: Experience leading design initiatives, mentoring junior designers, and driving the creative process.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with a remote team.
• Passion for Gaming: A deep passion for games, with a strong understanding of current industry trends, player behavior, and market demands.

Nice to Have:

• Multiplayer Framework Experience: Familiarity with Photon Realtime or similar multiplayer frameworks.
• FPS Design Influence: Experience designing games with FPS mechanics, particularly around verticality and line-of-sight strategies.
• Remote Work Experience: Prior experience working in a remote, distributed team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a small, agile team where your contributions have a direct impact on the final product.
• Work on an innovative project with the opportunity to push creative boundaries.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a talented and passionate team.
• Help shape the future of an ambitious start-up as we scale up and prepare for launch.