Lead Game Designer - Open World RPG

October 12

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Demiurge Studios

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Description

• Demiurge Studios is seeking a highly motivated Lead Game Designer with open-world RPG experience. As the Lead Game Designer, you will be part of the leadership team for the next great Demiurge game. • Our ideal candidate is passionate about gameplay and player experience, has a broadly shaped systems and gameplay design skillset, and proven leadership experience in early-stage open-world game development. • Remote work is available for this role. Relocation assistance to the Boston area may also be available.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game design, with a minimum of 3 years in a lead design role. • Demonstrable experience designing significant gameplay systems and mechanics for at least one shipped open-world RPG game. Please submit a portfolio link that showcases your experience! • Deep understanding of open-world RPG player motivations and behaviors as well as the game systems that satisfy them including gameplay feel, character abilities, and encounter design. • Hands-on experience rapidly prototyping gameplay with a AAA game engine (strong preference for Unreal expertise). • Ability to translate feedback from team members, user play tests, and other validation efforts into actionable product insights and rapid design iterations. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey designs clearly across all disciplines and levels of the organization. • 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment • Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge • 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!