Game Designer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Game Designer who will join an in-studio team in the development and support of a sandbox free-to-play game, currently live with a strong and passionate community.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Reviewing implemented features for quality and adherence to the design and business goals of the project
• Interacting with the game’s community on its forums and in-game in order to better understand their needs and return their passion and support in kind
• Creating, iterating upon, and balancing the game’s updates
• Assisting the design efforts of the project by devising, reviewing, and/or validating design documents, test builds, economy and balancing files, in-game assets, and gameplay
• Integrating assets in the game’s script and taking a hands-on approach to testing, balance, and gameplay
• Working with technical, art, audio, and production teams to realize the game design vision in a timely manner and within the constraints of its update cycle
• Collaborating with the Creative Manager and designers to iterate and evolve project features, gameplay, and balance on a consistent basis
• Keeping up-to-date with current and emerging trends in the mobile marketplace

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Experience with a live update cycle as well as sandbox and/or community-driven games is a strong plus
• Scripting/coding skills will be extremely useful (though can be learned on-site)
• Understanding of mobile and F2P design fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and drive to work in a challenging, highly collaborative team environment
• Passion for playing and making games