Senior Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Designer (Gamedev): Designing and prototyping core gameplay systems, including player mechanics and AI, for the narrative-driven project Judas with an accent on immersive world building and systemic gameplay. Focus on deconstructing high-level systems into technical details and ensuring global balance across complex gameplay loops.

Location: Remote (Massachusetts, USA)

Salary: $107,100 – $158,520 per year

Company

A self-publishing game development studio founded by Ken Levine, focused on creating narrative-driven experiences rooted in immersive world building.

What you will do

• Take primary ownership of designing and prototyping core gameplay systems, including player mechanics, world simulation, and AI.
• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary sub-teams to implement and balance gameplay features from initial design to final polish.
• Author and revise internal design documentation, including feature specifications and implementation guides.
• Collaborate with the design team to integrate systems into level gameplay and maintain overall balance between multiple gameplay systems.
• Iterate and tune features and gameplay based on feedback from design leads, QA, and playtesting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of systems design experience on PC or console games.
• Experience working on projects throughout the entire production cycle, from concept to ship.
• Strong skills in design and scripting (Unreal Engine 4 experience preferred).
• Ability to work independently and deliver effectively to strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with highly systemic games featuring procedural elements.
• Experience with shooters, immersive sims, and/or action RPGs.

Nice to have

• Experience with Perforce or similar source control solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a highly anticipated project led by industry veteran Ken Levine.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other corporate benefits for regular employees.
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment.
• Focus on innovative storytelling and the development of novel gameplay technology.