Media, Broadcast & Content
Senior Designer, Gameplay
Mid Level
United States
in office
Full time
Digital, Product & TechProduct Management$69k – 129k
Job description
About the Role
Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Bros. Games, is seeking a senior-level gameplay designer to join the team behind Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world action RPG set in the Wizarding World. The role involves working alongside other gameplay designers to develop moment-to-moment gameplay features that embody the vision and values articulated by the game's directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop moment-to-moment gameplay features that embody the vision and values articulated by the game's directors.
- Design and implement verbs for both synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer gameplay.
- Collaborate with fellow designers, artists, and engineers under the direction of the Lead Gameplay Designer.
- Tune and balance gameplay elements.
- Participate in regular playtests, provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Maintain useful documentation of your designs and ensure there is always a single source of truth.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in a design role.
- At least one shipped title in a professional design role; self-published independent projects for associate candidates.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Fluency with Unreal Engine 5, especially the gameplay ability system and blueprints.
- Passion for games, a positive attitude, and a sincere desire to learn.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages, especially C++.
- Deep knowledge of the online RPG genre.
Workplace
- Avalanche is located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains.
Salary
- Actual salaries will vary based on job-related factors including geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance.
- Base pay is one component of the total compensation package; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance coverage.
- Employee wellness program.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
The Application Process
Accommodations are available for qualified candidates with disabilities during the application and recruitment process.
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