Unknown Worlds is looking for an experienced Senior Designer to help us incubate and develop new game ideas from conception to release. The ideal candidate is a consummate communicator and collaborator. They are a student of game design, with the toolset to understand and explain design theory and pitfalls. They coach and encourage their team, are self-directed and highly motivated, and enjoy working with multidisciplinary collaborative teams.
This is a remote position on a fully distributed team. We are looking for a candidate with the flexibility to collaborate with a team located primarily in the East and West Coast USA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of developers to pitch and refine multiple game ideas and systems.
Help teams navigate the early prototyping phase by assisting with hands-on development and iteration.
Identify game design needs; drive conception and implementation of key features.
Create and shepherd designs from paper to shipping.
Advocate for the player’s perspective by assisting with the facilitation of playtests, addressing concerns and driving solutions on design challenges.
Coordinate with team leaders to identify, address and adhere to constraints.
Establish and maintain design documentation for systems across the project.
Work across teams to ensure best design practices are followed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience leading or product-owning multi-disciplinary strike teams.
Extensive experience with game design principles, game balance, pacing and player motivations.
Deep knowledge and experience in a design discipline: systems, gameplay, 3Cs, level design, or other.
Experience shipping at least 2 game titles in a design-focused role.
Hands-on experience supporting the implementation of features and ideas in-engine.
Experience transitioning game concepts from prototyping through pre-production and production phases.
Excellent situational awareness and judgement, with the ability to demonstrate both qualities in high-pressure situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Experience with project management software such as JIRA, Favro, Notion and/or equivalents.
Deep understanding of the foundational elements and player expectations of multiple genres.
PREFERENCES
Experience creating and refining game pitches.
Experience working directly in Unity and/or Unreal 5.
Experience working on a game in all phases of development, from pre-production to shipping.
Experience with open development or Early Access models engaging with large and active communities.
Experience working in an environment that stretches the designer outside their bounds, including experience with level, gameplay, and/or UX/UI design.
Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.
EEOC statement
KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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We make games that are accessible and engaging for players all over the world. We believe in hiring and supporting the most talented and creative people of diverse backgrounds. That support includes annual professional development and home office stipends, as well as paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work. Join us and be a part of our growing and innovative studio.
Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Unknown Worlds is an independent globally distributed game studio. Our goal is simple, but not easy - to unite the world through play.
We're currently working on two brand new unannounced projects. Previous games include Natural Selection 1 & 2 and the award-winning Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero.
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