Lead Game Designer

We are now on the lookout for a motivated Lead Game Designer who thinks differently about entertainment, interactivity, and reality in general. ‍‍

Requirements

Skills

• Demonstrate a strong vision and the ability to translate creative concepts into engaging features and complex systems.
• Harness your creative mind to push the boundaries of game development, contributing to the evolution of our projects with fresh and innovative ideas.
• Showcase your mastery of Unity, demonstrating a deep understanding of its features, tools, and capabilities to create seamless and captivating user experiences.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively articulating ideas and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified and cohesive development process.
• Display meticulous attention to detail in documentation, ensuring comprehensive records of code, processes, and project milestones, fostering transparency and efficiency.
• Embrace an agile mindset, adapting quickly to changing project requirements and utilizing your versatile skill set to tackle diverse challenges.
• Possess an indie spirit that thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, where individual contributions lead to the collective success of the team.

Role/Responsibilities

• Define the core systems and global vision for our upcoming game during the early stages of development.
• Implement and balance game features within the engine to ensure a seamless and engaging player experience.
• Create comprehensive documentation to facilitate communication and understanding across the development team.
• Communicate effectively with all departments to coordinate efforts and ensure a cohesive development process.
• Work closely with the Lead Programmer and Art Director to align efforts and achieve the envisioned game experience.
• Collaborate with the Level Designer, providing guidelines and constructive feedback to enhance the overall quality of level design.
• Lead and mentor a small design team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of extensive experience in game design, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry trends and player preferences.
• Must have contributed to at least one successfully shipped game in the role of Game Designer, showcasing your ability to bring creative visions to fruition.
• Strong proficiency in 3C (Camera, Character, and Controls) design, showcasing your ability to create immersive and responsive player experiences.
• Solid knowledge of Level Design tools, enabling you to craft engaging and visually compelling game environments.
• Experience in systemic design, demonstrating your ability to create interconnected and dynamic game systems that enhance overall gameplay.
• Strong expertise in handling complex AI systems and navmeshes, ensuring intelligent and realistic in-game character behavior.
• Some experience in guiding and mentoring other designers.