Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BetterDemon is an unfunded game studio startup developing a new genre of competitive PvP game. They are seeking a highly experienced Game Director or Lead Designer to shape the overall game design, own the design of game features and systems, and lead the game design team from pre-production through to post-launch operations.
Responsibilities
• You'll play a crucial role in shaping our overall game design to ensure coherence with our broader creative direction
• You will own the design of all game features, systems and gameplay mechanics, and work to ensure quality implementation thereof through adherence to game design and development best practices
• You will lead the game design team and oversee all aspects of the game design process, including design documentation, prototyping, ability/spell integration, UX, class balancing, testing, etc., from pre-production through production, launch and post-launch operations
Skills
• Proven experience as a Senior Game, Gameplay or Systems Game Designer
• Deep understanding of RPG and/or competitive PVP game mechanics and systems
• Ability to prototype, iterate and optimize gameplay features in Unreal
• Responsive, proactive, reliable and able to work collaboratively in a remote setting
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Passion for gaming, PvP dynamics, and fantasy/sci-fi genres
• Background in Systems/Technical Game Design and/or 3D Level Design
• Have shipped multiple games from start to finish in a game design capacity
• Previous experience in senior or lead game design or game director roles
• Proficiency in Blueprint and/or C++ within Unreal Engine 5
• Prior multiplayer game design experience, ideally in competitive PvP genres
• Familiarity with action combat, player engagement and/or economy/monetization systems
Benefits
• Equity offered for meaningful contributions
• Opportunity for equity and/or profit sharing depending on your level of effort, contributions and experience
Company Overview
• We are an up-and-coming game studio making ideas come to life. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://betterdemon.com.
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