Remote Senior Systems Designer

Summary

Demiurge Studios is seeking a Senior Systems Designer with open-world RPG experience for remote or Boston-based work. The candidate will design game systems and mechanics for the next Demiurge game, collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure a thrilling player experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a game designer working on game systems and mechanics with a deep understanding of player motivations, mechanics, and behaviors of open-world RPG games
• Demonstrable experience designing significant game systems for at least one shipped open-world RPG game. Please submit a portfolio link that showcases your experience!
• Deep understanding of combat-related systems including gameplay feel, character abilities, and enemy design
• Hands-on experience rapidly prototyping gameplay with a AAA game engine (strong preference for Unreal expertise)
• 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 environment
• Passion for open-world RPG gameplay with the desire and motivation to take an idea from initial concept to launch

Responsibilities

• Work with the game’s creative leadership to develop the vision into practical and executable designs
• Own the design, documentation, and implementation of core gameplay features and mechanics
• Collaborate with a cross-functional 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
• Establish and document gameplay and system design best practices for the game
• Technical implementation of gameplay systems and mechanics within Unreal utilizing blueprints, Unreal features, and other tools as applicable

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K Partial Match
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• 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!