Systems Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Systems Designer (Game Development): Developing and owning major game systems for a new IP with an accent on rewarding players and driving meaningful social interactions. Focus on creating playable prototypes, iterating on experiences, and advocating for players based on internal and external feedback.

Location: Remote for US and Canadian residents, with an option to work from an office in California.

Salary: $100,000–$125,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is a game development company focused on creating worlds where players form meaningful relationships and memories.

What you will do

• Develop and own major game systems in a brand new IP.
• Create playable prototypes that provide insight into design impact.
• Provide meaningful feedback on all aspects of the game, advocating for players.
• Emphasize playable prototypes and iteration over extensive design documentation.
• React to feedback from regular internal playtests and external focus tests.
• Help create an inclusive and collaborative development culture within the team.

Requirements

• 3+ years as a professional developer with experience designing and implementing large and complex systems.
• Strong design sensibilities with the ability to independently make good decisions for player experience.
• Deep understanding of different player motivations and how people engage with video games.
• Knowledge of how people interact and grow communities in games.
• Strong self-motivation and self-sufficiency to create playable prototypes.
• Good communication skills, capable of presenting ideas to both designers and non-designers.
• Experience going from a blank slate to a shipped game.
• Must be a resident of the US or Canada.

Nice to have

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing and company equity to all employees.
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer sponsored basic life insurance & AD&D.
• 401k retirement program (for employees in the United States).
• Flexible work hours and unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.

Hiring process