Senior Game Designer (Systems)

Company: Tencent
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Systems Designer (AAA, Open World)ResponsibilitiesAs a Systems Designer at Lightspeed LA you will be responsible for designing and creating gameplay features, systems, and mechanics for a AAA open world game. You will brainstorm, prototype, implement, and fine tune deep game systems that are rewarding, easy to understand, and easy to use.--You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to create memorable and engaging gameplay that aligns with the creative and holistic direction of the game.? Required Skills* Communicate design functionality and vision through presentations, prototyping, and design documentation* Take a holistic approach to design rules and experiences with input and consideration from a multi-faceted team of contributors, including Tech, Design, UX, Art, etc.* Help develop in-game prototypes of gameplay systems and features and evaluate their performance* The ability and desire to work in an extremely creative and collaborative environment* Adapt to technical and production constraints, and be willing to iterate on your designs as often as needed throughout production* Critical thinking, open-mindedness, resourcefulness, and flexibility* Be an integral part of realizing solutions to fix bugs and problems within the implemented systems* Follow up on features pre and post launch to help improve, add, or remove components* Combine passion, skill, and expertise to continually raise the design bar* Experience designing gameplay features, mechanics and/or systems on at least one shipped titlePreferred Qualifications* Strong knowledge of scripting languages* 5+ years of experience as a gameplay or systems designer* Analytical skills for evaluating systems and interpreting player behavior* Expertise in one or more of the following areas: user interface design, ambient systems, camera systems, progression systems, vehicle systems, AI systems, itemization, economy, or weapons* Possess an extensive knowledge of competing products and a deep understanding of the complex interdependencies of open world game systems* Experience with modern game engines and visual scripting (Unreal, Unity, etc.)* A passion for mentoring designers and leading by example* Shipped at least one AAA game from inception to finish

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