USA / permanent /
The Challenge
This studio is searching for a lead designer to work alongside the creative director and a small team of designers. The lead will shepard the game's vision, narrative, and mechanics. They are looking for a meticulous and versatile designer with proven collaboration skills and experience working in established IPs. They are comfortable looking at the project in a holistic manner and can guide disparate parts into an engaging whole.
What You’ll Take On
Collaborate and lead a team in driving a combined vision across narrative, mechanics, and content. Determine and drive the intersection between simulation and fun. KSP allows players to explore real-world rocketry and space travel in a fun-spirited manner. Mentor and grow designers, so they can confidently deliver systems and content.
What You Bring
The lead designer has at least 6 years experience in a game design role, with some experience as a lead. They have successfully shipped a title as a designer. They have a positive and self-driven attitude, and they are excited to collaborate in a complementary team. They have excellent storytelling instincts and are skilled in storytelling through gameplay. They enable players to be able to their own tales through the game experience. They are a strong written and verbal communicator. They clearly and concisely define, inform, and advocate within their own team and to the project at large.
What We Offer You:
Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of the organization and are integral drivers of continued success.
Growth: As a global entertainment company, they pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
Work Hard, Play Hard. Employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!
