A globally-distributed studio growing online games to foster meaningful and memorable moments between players worldwide.
Gameplay Designer, Creatures
Location
United States
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$172.1K - $206.4K / year
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Understanding of how players approach multiplayer play in order to create compelling and engaging creatures (and creature behaviors) that elevate the player experience.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly.
- Strong playtesting and iteration habits to maintain creative goals while also having a focus on how design decisions affect interpersonal player behavior and relationships.
- Extensive Unreal Engine experience, with strong proficiency in Unreal Engine Behavior Trees, Blackboards, and Blueprint Scripting.
- Experience working with and strong understanding of the Gameplay Ability System (GAS) in Unreal Engine.
- Passion for ecological design, systemic worldbuilding, or player-driven emergent gameplay.
- Love for and understanding of the animal kingdom, creature biology, and natural ecologies.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada.
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries and Pay Transparency
- Stock Options
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (100% for Individuals and 90% for Dependents)
- Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and numerous other benefits
- 401k contributions (USA) / RRSP plan + DPSP contributions (Canada)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Biannual Company Retreats
- Continued Education Allowance
- A fully-distributed studio across North American Timezones (US & Canada)
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