Senior Game Designer

At Omeda Studios, we are a remote-first game development company passionately working on our debut title, Predecessor - our third-person MOBA for PC and Consoles that is currently in Early Access. We are looking for skilled professionals eager to contribute their talents in creating and delivering engaging content for a game designed to entertain players for years. Join our expanding team and be part of this thrilling journey!

As a community-driven studio, our core mission is to develop games that resonate with our players. We firmly believe that incorporating community feedback is essential to crafting immersive gaming experiences that players simply won't want to pause.

Following the successful closure of a $20 million Series A funding round, Omeda Studios boasts a dynamic blend of seasoned industry professionals and talented community members. Together, we are committed to shaping and realizing our vision, as well as tackling the exciting challenges that lie ahead.

We're looking for an expert like you! As a Senior Game Designer you will focus on character design, perfecting the 3Cs (Character, Camera, and Control), and ensuring our game features are seamlessly optimized for console platforms. You will begin by establishing high-level design objectives and collaborating with other designers and team members to create comprehensive documentation and support the prototyping, testing, and deployment of global systems features.

In This Role You Will

• Design and polish captivating gameplay mechanics, focusing on character design and 3Cs, while ensuring the best performance and user experience on console platforms
• Prototype new heroes and gameplay features, utilizing Blueprints and GAS (Gameplay Ability System) in Unreal Engine, to obtain early player feedback and support quick iterations
• Team up with cross-functional groups to guide features from concept to completion, offering feedback and direction at every stage
• Spot opportunities for enhancing design processes and workflows, and implement these improvements alongside development partners
• Bring your creativity to the table by contributing, innovating, and shaping original ideas across all aspects of the game
• Participate in regular playtests and offer valuable feedback on global systems features and other game components

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience with at least one shipped AA+ title in the gaming industry
• Expertise in designing exceptional gameplay features, including character design, 3Cs design, and familiarity with console and controller gameplay
• In-depth understanding of current gaming trends, focusing on multiplayer titles, particularly Shooters and MOBAs
• A strong team-oriented mindset and a positive, collaborative attitude that supports seamless teamwork
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback to enhance the game development process
• Experience working with Unreal Engine, creating Blueprints. Equivalent Engine experience is acceptable including visual scripting and scripting experience

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a live-ops environment with continuous updates
• A passion for Games and MOBAs

Benefits

• Global, remote team
  
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• EMI Stock Options
• Healthcare
• More to come!