Multiplayer Game Designer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Review game balance using player input and analytics data, and engage with the community on game design
• ▹Work with the creative director, producer, developers and artists to oversee implementation of new features and systems from ideation to shipment
• ▹Assist developers prototyping new features and gameplay with design guidance, briefs, system outlines and technical specifications
• ▹Write concise design documents, including one-pager briefs and system outlines
• ▹Own the UX design of multiplayer and online features such as matchmaking, communication and HUDs

Requirements

• ▹5+ years of experience, having worked on at least one commercial multiplayer title
• ▹Experience with Unity on a multiplayer title, including telemetry
• ▹Strong knowledge of multiplayer game balancing, meta games, match pacing and player engagement
• ▹Ability to use 2D tools to create clear concepts and designs
• ▹Located in Europe
• ▹Experience working in a remote environment
• ▹Available 32-40 hours per week
• ▹Fluent written and spoken English
• ▹Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media or a related field preferred; relevant coursework, certifications or professional experience also considered

Nice to have

• ▹Affinity for World War 1 history
• ▹Affinity for competitive FPS games
• ▹Knowledge of historical multiplayer first-person shooters, especially realistic hardcore shooters

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Full-time, fully remote position, 5 days a week

About the company

BlackMill Games develops historically researched multiplayer first-person shooters, including Verdun, Tannenberg and Isonzo. It is a fully remote company with about 25 people.