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SENIOR SYSTEMS DESIGNER Trion Worlds
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Trion Worlds is seeking a talented Senior Systems Designer to establish, implement, and maintain AAA-quality game systems for Defiance?, our multi-platform shooter MMO being developed in collaboration with Syfy. The Senior Systems Designer will be responsible for creating entertaining, coherent, and cohesive game systems as well as authoring, maintaining, and leading clear design documentation for a variety of audiences including other system designers, content designers, the programming team, the art team, the sound team, marketing, web presence, and the end user. The Senior Systems Designer will work closely with programmers and artists, acting as a bridge between these disciplines and the design team.RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Lead Systems Designer to refine and maintain the vision and scope of all game systems
Mentor systems designers to ensure quality and consistency of game systems within the defined vision and scope
Plan and execute cutting-edge experiences through the implementation of compelling game systems from high concept to completion
Act as a voice within the systems design team to ensure all game systems work in a cohesive manner
Write and maintain clean and professional documentation
Collaborate with other design teams to provide innovative solutions to design challenges
Support prototypes of new functionalities
Review the game regularly, providing hands-on feedback in tuning the overall experience
Help drive game system design from documentation to implementation
Work within defined schedules
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience
Minimum of two shipped titles, with at least one of them in the shooter genre as a Senior Systems Designer
Strong understanding of the major elements of game design and balance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong math and statistical analysis skills
Experience with data-driven game systems, database structure, and management
Ability to understand and innovate within technical and physical limitations
Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths and weaknesses of recent games
In-depth understanding of the basic principles of 3D game design
Strong ability to design game systems that work within defined goals and interact well with all other gameplay systems
Ability to meet deadlines
PLUSES
A passion for making great games
Remarkable knowledge of the video game industry
Worked on a game with cooperative or multiplayer game modes
Has shipped a console game
Strong experience with pen and paper and/or board games
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CA United States |
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Trion Worlds
Investors: Comcast VenturesAll Jobs: at Trion Worlds
| Web Site: | www.trionworlds.com |
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| Headquarters: | 00000 United States |
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