Magic Media is hiring a
Lead Game Designer

Summary

Magic Media is seeking a Lead Game Designer for ambitious projects. The role involves guiding a design team, creating content using various engines, engaging with partners, and having at least 5 years of game development experience. The position is permanently remote and offers career growth, flexible hours, an inclusive culture, ongoing training, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of game development experience
• 5 years of proven experience specifically in product development/production of console/mobile/PC games or other digital interactive entertainment in a live service environment
• A Bachelor’s degree in Game Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Be a team leader and hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences
• Guide, develop and lead the implementation of game designs across multiple disciplines including level, narrative, quest, UI/UX and combat design both internally and through third-party developers
• Build and rally a gameplay-focused design team to achieve their best, while having lots of fun along the way!
• Create game content using Unreal Engine, Unity engine, and potentially some proprietary engines
• Engage with internal and external partners while leading an internal team, to produce high-quality gameplay, systems, and player interaction across the entire experience
• Champion the design vision for the project within the studio, working with various internal partners to bring our content to life within the game experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a broad and deep understanding of the art and science of high-quality game development, including familiarity with various methodologies, prototyping approaches, tools, and how to work with the different design teams to iteratively build engaging content
• Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things
• Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile
• Demonstrate outstanding game design knowledge, and judgement; experience guiding a compelling design vision to reality
• Have a special appreciation of the studio’s Intellectual Properties, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics
• Strong desire to inspire passion and creativity in others with motivational and encouraging leadership
• Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative
• Have expertise at working with 3d game engines, editors, and other toolsets to bring a game vision to life
• Provide clear and concise direction, mentoring, feedback, and guidance
• Present ideas with clarity and conviction demonstrating crisp examples that are compelling and understandable
• Building an inclusive and positive team culture
• Balance the needs of gameplay designs with performance, visual targets, schedule and various audience requirements
• Know how to constructively push past perceived boundaries and limitations while never losing sight of the big picture and ultimate goal

Benefits

• Permanently remote position
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
• Career growth and development
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• An inclusive culture and open communication