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Economy Designer

A little about us and the role:

CCP London is the newest studio in the CCP family where we’re building an unannounced online sci-fi shooter set in the New Eden universe. We are currently looking for an Economy Designer who will implement the game economy designs from conceptualization to implementation utilizing Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) and oversee the balance of the in-game economy before and during live operations, Additionally, we’ll expect you’ll be collaborating with other design experts, engineering, and art/animation teams to create varied and compelling game economy for our players to enjoy.

You’ll work with the rest of the development team in the creation and maintenance of all aspects of the games economy, including In game purchases as well as the core games marketplaces. They will also be responsible for maintaining and improving the health of various systems including social, balance, bug fixing.

Excellence, Courage, Unity and Honesty are our core values, and we are always on the lookout for these signals when we’re interviewing. We are an open book. Authenticity and a candid approach to meetings and interviews really helps pave the way to not just managing expectations, but also smart and efficient decision making.

As someone who enjoys working with both technical and non-technical folk, We hope you’ll have a drive for excellence, and be proactive in seeking out and finding ways to support others. We are a small team trying to solve a variety of problems, so the motivation to learn new skills and fill knowledge gaps will be essential.

Tasks:

• Create and manage game designs such as Meta (economy, itemization), and social systems and communities.
• Guided by experience, intuition, and mathematics, find the harmony at the intersection of several systems as they pertain to the overall game experience
• Produce system design documentation and mock-ups
• Work closely with other designers to create and refine the overall game experience
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate in a professional manner
• Quality check and debug work regularly
• Be a champion of the creative vision
• Prototype and implement core gameplay systems and content
• Design from player perspective and act as a player advocate to ensure the highest level of usability, playability, and balance.
• Work closely with the art, production, and engineering teams to deliver the highest quality player experience.

• Understanding and experience in balancing complex social interactions between users using testing methodologies both within and outside of the game
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Unmatched understanding of a development process and the level of information that the other contributors and co-worker need to have regarding communication flow. In these time of work from home time, this skill is crucial.
• Familiar with modern game design techniques such as rational GD, rational LD, Design by loops, atomic gameplay etc.
• Very comfortable with public/group speaking and rallying around ideas.
• Ability to thrive within a collaborative environment, and both give and receive constructive feedback
• Experience in life cycles iteration and community building and following
• Shipped at least 1 game as a Designer
• Ability to think logically and break down complex problems, with a strong focus on attention to detail
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) Blueprints
• Familiarity with the EVE universe

If you join us you'll enjoy a number of company benefits, including: free lunches, drinks and snacks, a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours, annual sports and transportation grants, employer contributory pension plan, private medical and dental, life insurance, a bonus scheme based on company performance, and frequent team events.

At CCP we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and equality - if this role appeals to you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't think you have 100% of the desired experience.