Senior Systems Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Designer (Gamedev): Driving the vision for major game systems and balancing a robust online multiplayer experience with an accent on matchmaking systems, ELO algorithms, skills systems, currencies, and weapon/ability balancing. Focus on utilizing player data to balance game systems in a live environment and providing creative and technical guidance for the metagame experience.

Company

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working on a once-in-a-career AAA project with a committed publisher.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Game Director, Design Director, and Systems Design Lead to drive the vision for major systems.
• Create expert-level creative vision and technical guidance for the metagame experience.
• Advocate for the player at all times, putting the player experience first.

Requirements

• A positive, can-do attitude with a collaborative mindset.
• At least two shipped AAA titles where you worked in a systems design capacity, with at least one in the multiplayer competitive space.
• Knowledge of how to best utilize player data to balance game systems.
• Working knowledge of off-the-shelf design tools, and expertise with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred).
• Professional understanding of major metagame systems in contemporary game titles.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully Remote and support team members nearly anywhere in the world.
• Prioritize honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play.
• A generous PTO allowance.
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance).
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare.
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance.