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Game Designer, Mobile Systems
3 years ago
Who We Are
Established in 2005, KingsIsle is a proven MMO hit-maker bringing our unique vision to mobile games. Our award-winning game Wizard101 is currently in its 13th year, and we recently released our latest mobile game "Animal Cove" for iOS and Android. We are driven by a spirit of innovation and experimentation across genres and themes.
We attribute our success to great people and we recognize the value of every team member. We work hard and have fun, whether it’s with lunchtime gaming sessions or office outings to the movies. The working environment, friendly teammates and support for growing careers all contribute to the long tenures many people enjoy at KingsIsle.
We are looking for a Game Designer to work on combat systems for our suite of games for mobile devices.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with leadership to create fun and broadly appealing mobile games with interconnected systems
- Create and maintain balancing spreadsheets to model player behavior and create best player experience
- Effectively communicate your design visions and solutions to leadership and the team
- Work with the team to create, test, and iterate on game systems
- Use necessary tools to implement content and systems
- Stay current with industry trends and learn from the successes and failures of other games
- Create and maintain game documentation from early feature pitches to living GDDs, including all related data
Requirements- 2+ years mobile game design experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- You are a passionate mobile games player yourself
- Adaptability and a hunger for continuous learning
- Experience with building versatile excel spreadsheets with efficient use of functions
- Ability to structure and present complex information clearly
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a relevant field
Preferences- Experience in designing combat systems for RPG and Action mobile games
- Experience with Unity3D
- Experience with Confluence and Jira
Perks & Benefits- Competitive compensation
- Stock options
- Health, dental, and vision care benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Company fun days and generous PTO allowance
Considerations- Please make sure that the durations of your education and employment on your resume are included in month/year format
- Salary will be commensurate with experience
- Only highly qualified candidates need apply and only candidates that meet the degree requirements will be considered
- Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S. for KingsIsle
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