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Lead Game Designer

Sheffield, UK

 

 

Position Purpose
 
The Lead Game Designer is responsible for overall efforts of the game design department including systems such as user interface, AI, game mechanic, inventory, multiplayer, etc. The Lead Game Designer will assist in performance management and conflict resolution within the department.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
CONTENT CREATION
  • Oversee the creation and implementation of innovative game systems
  • Supervise the creation and maintenance of detailed game system documentation
  • Review, tweak and balance game systems
  • Help define story and character related documents such as character bio, dialogue, location background and plot points etc.) as required
  • Able to accurately assess time required for assigned tasks for game designers
  • Troubleshoot design issues from a creative and technical standpoint
  • Create new game pitches and present them as required
  • Meet production schedules and deadlines
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Competent in Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ect…)
  • Proven ability to breakdown system design into individual components
  • Proven ability to present ideas to a wide variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical in a succinct manner
  • Excellent sense of variables, logic and problem solving
  • Excellent understanding of past and current game trends
  • Strong management/leadership skills
  • Great written communication skills
  • 5+ years experience with at least 2 shipped titles
 
PLUSES
  • Experience with scripting languages
  • Simple 3D modeling skills for blocking out levels and creating track splines