Gameplay Designer

What You Will Do

• Create compelling tools and abilities that empower players in expressive, creative ways.
• Iterate on and polish core player movement systems.
• Design environmental features that serve both as obstacles and opportunities in gameplay.
• Implement encounters for players that can be approached in multiple ways to deliver a robust gameplay sandbox.
• Partner with other gameplay, content, and level designers to foster player creativity and emergent play.
• Ensure gameplay appeals to a broad audience while still delivering deep engagement and replayability.
• Collaborate across disciplines (animation, art, audio, VFX, engineering, UI/UX) to deliver responsive, readable, and impactful gameplay.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record designing and shipping gameplay elements (e.g., weapons, hero kits, ability designs) for a live service.
• Experience using level design tools to layout encounters in an action‑adventure game, with emphasis on player agency and alternate approaches.
• Passion for developing action sandboxes that prioritize player expression and creativity.
• Fluency in how animation, audio, and effects shape the feel of gameplay.
• Strong thematic sense, able to wrap mechanics in evocative, resonant presentation.
• Hands‑on implementation ability with enthusiasm for building things directly.
• Systemic and goal‑driven design process, focusing on developing and validating gameplay through playtesting and iteration.
• Clear communicator and culture leader.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of third‑person camera design for action games.
• Mobile design background, especially on mobile games with real‑time action.
• Familiarity with designing for cross‑platform games.
• History of building gameplay to appeal to a broad audience.
• Experience delivering emergent gameplay via physics.
• Unity game engine knowledge.