Wave is hiring a
Senior Game Designer

Summary

Join Wave, a live entertainment hub in the metaverse, as a Game Designer to create unifying game design goals and strategies for social experiences across multiple formats (VR, 2D) and drive tactical execution.

Requirements

• Familiarity and interest in VR Social + Gaming, Social App design and progression, and gamification of social mechanics and features
• Advanced level of game design experience (5+ years) with an emphasis on systems design in multiplayer and/or live “as a service” games
• Demonstrable proficiency in designing novel, prosocial VR and cross-platform interaction and social mechanics
• Demonstrable proficiency in written communication and a track record of effectively conveying your design through lean but clear documentation
• Exceptional verbal communication skills with experience guiding collaboration across diverse disciplines
• A passion for active self-growth and the growth of the colleagues around you

Responsibilities

• Create unifying game design goals and strategies for social experiences across multiple formats (VR, 2D) and drive tactical execution
• Innovate and design novel, prosocial VR and cross-platform interaction and social mechanics that foster positive user experiences and community engagement
• Design progression and reward systems that drive toward engagement and monetization goals across the product
• Work with Design, Development, Production, and Product leadership across Wave to guide the strategic direction of initiatives related to the above
• Create clear and concise design documentation and support design work
• Partner with the Production team to provide a clear message to the studio regarding design tasks, priorities, and status
• Help to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and guide implementation efforts
• Monitor community feedback, identify user needs, evaluate what’s actionable, and create a plan of action to address

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated, independent, and proven ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
• Collaboration with other teams to ensure cohesive integration of game design elements with other aspects of the product
• Ability to adapt to new processes and pipelines

Benefits

• Company equity in the form of stock options
• Insurance
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO