Demiurge Studios is hiring a
Senior Gameplay Designer

Summary

Demiurge Studios is seeking a senior or principal Gameplay Designer with shooter experience for their product incubation team. The role involves solidifying the game vision, defining core gameplay and combat systems, building second-to-second gameplay experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams, prototyping and iterating on game mechanics, solving creative and technical challenges, and ownership of gameplay features. Remote work is available for this role, and relocation assistance to the Boston area may be provided.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience designing & developing 3rd or first-person multiplayer action games
• Demonstrable experience as a gameplay designer on at least one shipped multiplayer AAA game
• Hands-on experience rapidly prototyping gameplay with a AAA game engine (strong preference for Unreal expertise)
• Expertise in what makes gameplay feel amazing including mechanics, player experience, audio, animation, and vfx
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey designs clearly
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to operate within an agile, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

• Work with the incubation team to solidify the game vision while defining core gameplay and combat systems
• Build best-in-class, second-to-second gameplay experiences that focus on 3Cs (Character, Camera, and Controls) design
• Collaborate with the incubation team to prototype and iterate on game mechanics and systems that ensure a thrilling player experience
• Solve creative & technical challenges that require navigating ambiguity and production constraints
• Ownership of gameplay features and design decisions
• Technical implementation of features within Unreal utilizing blueprints, Unreal features, and other tools as applicable

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for multiplayer (PvP and PvE) gameplay with the desire and motivation to take an idea from initial concept to launch

Benefits

• 401K Partial Match
• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) - Let us help you with your medical deductible!
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• Commuter Reimbursement Program (Commuter FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan
• So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!
• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi-Lunch Tuesday - Lunch is on us!
• Game Night Food
• Ping Pong!
• Step Mania! Get your dance on!