Remote Systems Designer

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as an experienced Systems Designer and collaborate with the Game Director, Design Director, and Systems Design Lead to drive the vision for major systems and balancing. Create expert-level creative vision and technical guidance for the metagame experience.

Requirements

• At least two shipped AAA titles where you worked in a systems design capacity
• Expert knowledge of off-the-shelf design tools, and expertise with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)
• Professional understanding of the many major metagame systems found in contemporary game titles, and a keen know-how for how those systems work
• Leadership skills that include truly caring about the career growth of those who work for you and around you
• Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Design Director, and the Systems Design Lead to drive the vision for the major systems and systems balancing for a robust online multiplayer experience
• Create expert-level creative vision and technical guidance for our metagame experience, to include matchmaking systems, ELO algorithms and theories, skills systems, currencies and economy, and weapon/ability balancing
• Advocate for the player at all times, putting the player experience first when considering and making all design decisions