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Experience Experience

New York, NY

Game Designer

New York, NY

Sawayn LLC

New York, NY

Game Designer

Work collaboratively with game developers to find feasible, low-impact ways to improve the fun and flow of an app throughout development
Work with other departments to make sure the digital content your team develops is in line with the projects overarching business goals and creative vision
Ensure configuration management is maintained for all content developer team work products
Use Unity and proprietary content tools to develop and test designs while providing feedback to improve toolchains and processes
Work with product managers, developers and artists to oversee the implementation of new features and systems
Work closely with artists, musicians, technologists, and writers to create world-class entertainment
Verify that the systems that are developed are coherent with the work of the key specialities within the team

New York, NY

Lead Game Designer

New York, NY

Ward, Larson and Hirthe

New York, NY

Lead Game Designer

Create a work environment that is motivating for team members and which fosters development and creation
Work with the Art Lead, Community Lead, and Product Manager to improve the product and grow the business
Work with team leadership to establish production roadmaps for prototypes, products and the development team itself
Work with the product lead to improve the product and grow the business
Develop and own the creative roadmap for a free-to-play (F2P) game from development to live operations
Manage and lead Invest Express/Simulation game design team by setting goals and providing ongoing guidance to the team members
Assess the workload vs. production capacity, plan the work, and set priorities for the game design team

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Phoenix, AZ

Senior Game Designer

Phoenix, AZ

Ziemann-Gleichner

present

Phoenix, AZ

Senior Game Designer

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Work with product managers, developers, and artists to oversee and assist with the implementation of new features and systems
Providing regular user feedback and stat/price point tuning to development team based on play-testing, both during game development and post-release
2+ years with online game developer, console game developer, or game developer
Manage to and deliver on hard product deadlines with fast development cycles while maintaining high product quality
Work with the team to develop both paper and digital game system prototypes
Develop and create outlining story, lore, and gameplay for a core campaign
Help manage the creative direction of a game throughout It's development and lifecycle

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design

Harvard University

Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design

Skills Skills

Knowledge of software tool capabilities and platform constraints, ability to integrate technology changes, ability to commission and integrate new technologies
Ability to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail
An eye for level design, and ability to bring scripting ideas to the table
Ability to keep track of minute details and aligning these with the overall vision
Rock-solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Very good analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Able to work creatively in a demanding team environment
Professional experience with visual scripting tools
Professional experience in fight/combat design

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Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Make quick, effective prototypes of interesting and novel gameplay mechanics as part of cutting-edge children’s app project
An advocate for the player, championing elegant design and fun while respecting parallel project goals
Works closely with the writers, designers, producers, animators, and engineers to create gameplay mechanics that scale well across ages and skill levels
Create and share precise and readable game design documentation
Gain insight from play testing (both internally and with kids) and quickly iterate to improve experience
Collaborate deeply with hardware, platform, and R&D teams to take mockups and prototypes to production ready experiences
Write clear, maintainable, portable code
5-7+years of professional game or app development experience
Broad knowledge of games and apps across multiple genres, from independent to mainstream, from casual to core. Able and willing to apply the knowledge of “what works” to the growing field of educational games
Able to present ideas clearly and effectively to a team using a combination of oral, written and visual communication
Experience in a “Live” environment (ongoing support of a product after launch)

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design and script game-play for an innovative new entertainment medium. Work closely with artists, musicians, technologists, and writers to create world-class entertainment
Experience with storytelling, game-balancing, level design, scripting, and user interface design. Creative problem solving ability. Must have a passion for game development. Good communication skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced iterative environment. Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Development experience on PC, Mac, mobile. Designing for kids. Java, Python, LUA

Technical Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

This flexible position includes both programming and design responsibilities which we adapt to your interests and capabilities
Design and develop new features from scratch for League of Legends or unannounced projects
Be the “go to” person for the implementation of complex content that stretches the capabilities of existing systems, or projects that require heavy programmer/designer interaction
Be a leader within the department for cleanly implementing content with our designer tools and scripting language
This is primarily a game design role, but if needed you must be able to perform the duties of a gameplay software engineer, programming in C++. Most technical designers spend the vast majority of their time on game design, but for specific projects up to 50% of your time may be dedicated to programming

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Takes ownership of player character AI systems, makes a plan for how they should be used in game, and works closely with Programming, Animation, Modeling and Level Design departments to drive development towards the vision laid out by the Lead Designer and Creative Director
Creates and maintains living design documentation that keeps pace with the project's schedule and accurately conveys all necessary information to Design, Art, and Programming
Can implement game content using the in house engine tools and scripting languages
Displays leadership & organizational skills. Can guide/mentor associate designers as well as coordinate multiple disciplines working on the assigned task
AI experience on at least two successful AAA titles
At least seven years of game design experience required
Shipped multiple console/PC titles in some capacity
Absolute passion for playing and making video games
An understanding of gameplay flow and scripting
Experience with Unreal Editor desired

Associate Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Iterate with the development team to review and refine gameplay systems and implementation
Analyze user feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly
Pursuing a degree in Game Design or equivalent degree in a creative field strongly preferred. (Art/Illustration/Storytelling)
Has shipped more than one commercial consol title or three mobile titles
A strong portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of design fundamentals, techniques, storytelling, and game designs
A knowledge of game mechanics across a variety of genres
Familiarity with user experience, focus testing techniques and community management
Illustration and/or storyboarding experience

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Make quick, effective protototypes of interesting and novel gameplay mechanics as part of cutting-edge children’s app project
A resident expert in gameplay, able to quickly analyze and evaluate play patterns
Proficiency with systems design, game tuning, content design and user experience
3+ years of professional game or app development experience
Previous work in highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environments
Comfortable with a scripting language such as Lua, Python, or Javascript. C/C++, C# knowledge a plus
Experience with Unity and/or Cocos2D
Respects and understands the core values of Disney experiences (e.g. storytelling, innovation, , production quality, inclusiveness)
Strong sense of whimsy, and ability to understand the mind of a child
Resilient attitude and ability to find clever solutions to complex problems
Experience writing and publishing kid-focused mobile applications preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Please note: this role is located in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Remote work is not an option
Work with the Production team and the senior manager of Producers in all aspects of game design and production, from concept through post launch
Work with management, producers, creative, technical and development teams to ensure project vision, create game design documentation, and help in team leadership
Able to manage external and outsourced team production
Collaborate with Project Management team to ensure high quality releases on time and at the highest quality
Creating and championing the design direction
Balancing and adjusting game play experiences
Game design tasks include: system design, social design, level design, documentation and team communication
Brainstorm, experiment with, and help to build new games and online experiences that are fun for our target audiences
Research games and the gaming industry
Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Senior Creative Lead or Senior Manager Production
4+ years of Game Design experience working for major or established studios
2+ years with online game developer, console game developer, or game developer
Experience in MMO production, mobile, social, or console game development
Must be enthusiastic about Disney’s franchises and the content that Disney can deliver through gaming
Familiarity with Scrum methodology is an asset
Excellent knowledge of Disney IPs
Present creative ideas for game concepts and design to a wide variety of audiences (including the programming team, executive team, or members of our target audience)
Passionate about children and nurturing their creativity and innocence
Expert level understanding of online game development and life cycle
Excellent analytical and communication skills, including interpersonal and written
Familiarity with Scrum methodology
Excellent detail-oriented, problem solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them
Project management skills demonstrated by the ability to define tasks in a well organized manner, based on proper resource and time management
Self starter with high level of initiative
Passionate, committed, and high level of urgency
Strong sense of ownership and energy
Strategic, critical thinker who also has a high attention to detail
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to analyze and apply data to improve results
Must be an enthusiastic game player
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant field

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design and script game-play for an innovative new entertainment medium
Must be able to work in a fast-paced iterative environment
Must be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Designing for kids
Java, Python

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Lead game design on a cool new multiplayer online game
Work with the Art Lead, Community Lead, and Product Manager to improve the product and grow the business
Contribute to technical design and architecture of large systems
Experience with game balancing, storytelling, flow diagramming, and UI design
Understanding of social game mechanics and virtual item micropayments
Experience designing and developing multi-player online games
Creative problem solving ability
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, iterative & collaborative team environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Minimum 8+ years building games for console, PC, or mobile
Experience designing and passion for playing role-playing games
Development experience on PC and Mac
Web/mobile/console programming experience a plus
Level design experience a plus

Senior Game Designer Systems Resume Examples & Samples

Maintain both gameplay and economy balance of a live game, while effectively communicating the goals of both
Help to manage and contribute to live operations tasks, such as updates and patches in an organized and process-oriented manner
Work across disciplines to effectively communicate design goals, collaborate on documentation, and drive features to completion
Communicate fast/iterative high-quality expectations through delegation of design tasks
5+ years of game design experience shipping social or mobile games
Deep understanding of strategy game mechanics, core and mid-core game design
Passionate game player with in-depth knowledge of current mid-core and mobile game titles
Adept in learning new tools and technologies quickly

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

4+ years of experience with game design using Unreal, Unity, CryTek, or similar 3D engines
4+ years of experience with developing or designing and testing games or gaming software solutions for console, PC, or mobile platforms
Experience with GUI design
Experience with portfolio or demo reel, demonstrating gaming development
Knowledge of software development life cycles
BS degree in Game Design, CS, or Computer Engineering
Experience with Web development in HTML, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, C#, or Java
Experience with Web 2.0 development
Experience with game and instructional design and learning management systems (LMS)
Experience with Unity 3D, iPhone, and Android gaming development and deployment
Knowledge of optimization problems

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Helping to lead our efforts to develop VR’s potential through the creation of novel interactive experiences
Smoothly coordinating and collaborating across multiple, diverse teams
Rethinking everything about game design and the possibilities that VR creates
Paper and interactive digital prototyping, experimenting with fellow designers in developing and iterating on game experiences
Seamlessly transitioning between, leading, setting direction, and getting your hands dirty
Establishing and building relationships between teams, and fostering collaboration amongst them
Act as an educational point of contact to external partners

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for implementing approved designs within the editor
Participate to the Game Design development , with a specific focus on the Character Progression
Create and maintain Game Design Documents as required
Contribute to the handling, gameplay, and mechanics setup
Prioritize and meet deadlines, document and communicate progress, participate in design meetings

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of the design process and modern business models and must be capable of acting as an enthusiastic, persuasive voice within the team
In a talented team of creative people, the lead game designer must act as both creator and curator of ideas and must be able to communicate these ideas with clarity at regular intervals
The role will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the game design and for ensuring the game team is able to execute on this design
Own the development and communication of game designs across the team
Know the game inside out and ensure the very highest quality standards are being met
Work closely with our games lab and testing teams to proactively identify design issues and develop robust, forward thinking and internally consistent solutions
Ensure members of the game team fully understand the design with regular synchronization points and centralized design documentation
Communicate major design decisions and issues with the producer, and to the team
Work with technical, art, audio and production leads to realize the game design vision
Be a hands-on member of the team, balancing and adjusting gameplay where necessary
Actively encourage the play testing of the game within the company to ensure it is high quality, playable and fun
Mentor and lead the designer’s team and act as a source of game design knowledge for the company
8+ years in a designer role with at least 2 years in a lead position
A Bachelor’s degree or any other relevant training or equivalent

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Understand consumer needs and ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment
Assess the workload vs. production capacity, plan the work, and set priorities for the game design team
Allocate duties and follow the evolution of the team’s progress on game design deliverables
Actively participate in the decision-making process with management and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure that the game design team meets expectations
Supervise and be responsible for providing clear and structured project documents to ensure that gameplay intentions are understood and that team members are working on the right elements (ingredients, game system, gaming modes, behaviour specifications, etc.)
Participate in the selection of team members
With the Associate Producer, determine the schedules and vacation times of team members
Manage any conflicts that arise within the team
Any other ad-hoc duties, if necessary

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Take part in game design creation
Provide the team with documents detailing Ambiance and characters’ descriptions
Gameplay intention
Game system
Game mode
Work on menu design and function
Applications Controls
Camera
Health System
Movements

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrate and prove his designs by concrete examples and prototypes
Communicate, on-board, stimulate all the other members of the production team
Tweak and balance design system in the game
Be a driving creative force for the team
Participate in brainstorm, discussions
Constantly challenge quality
Pro-actively seek issues in the game and propose ideas to solve them
Understand and Communicate the Creative Direction to the team
Mentor Junior members
Participate in the recruitment of new talents
Constantly interact with other members to create a strong cohesion in the team
Experience as Level designer or Quest Designer in at least 1 AAA Console Game production
Experience in current and next-gen consoles
Experience in Online Game or Systemic Game Experience is a strong plus

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with the different leads and with the game team to develop strong gameplay mechanics, following the game’s creative vision
Participates to the creation of the gameplay and the game system
Seeks an innovative idea inside of a framework (license or editorial line) in order to differentiate the gameplay from the one of the competitors
Defines all the ingredients of the game (characters /enemies, interactive objects, menus) and the different types of interactions possible between these elements (game system)
Implement game content using in house engine tools, and basic scripting

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with the different leads and with the design team to develop strong gameplay mechanics
Prototype and iterate on core game mechanics to make the product’s vision come true
Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the game’s critical and commercial success
Conceptualize, create and maintain detailed game design documentation throughout the project cycle

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Able to drive and follow-up on prototyping (both digital and paper based) with other game designers and programmers
Actively participate and act as a regular liaison in the decision-making process with management and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure that the game design team meets expectations
Attend playtests and be solution-oriented to the problem encountered
With the associate producer, determine the schedules and vacation times of team members
Minimum of 5 years as a game designer – preferably on a AAA console title
Experience supervising a game design team a significant asset
Experience in Industrial design welcomed
Excellent ability to organize and structure his/her own work and that of the team (follow ups, control, schedule)
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Management and planning skills
Client focus (internal and external)
Solution oriented
Dynamic personality
Autonomous, able to drive decision

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Provide the team with documents detailing
Ambiance and characters’ descriptions
Applications
Controls

AI Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design core AI systems / archetypes & be responsible for overall AI design in line with game direction
Supervise all AI design systems, work with AI programming leads to establish & realize the AI features roadmap
Coordinate with all other leads to establish the development planning & sprint content in line with production management
Establish AI continuity across the franchise
Establish best practices for present and future AI development
Client-focused (internal and external)
Ability to listen and adapt
Critical thinker
Excellent written and oral skills, strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

The Lead Game Designer must be able to lead a group of game designer and uphold the creative quality of the work being done along the project
The Lead Game Designer must be able lead a group of game designer and uphold the cohesion of the design work done between the designers he leads along the project
The Lead Game Designer must be able to maintain high quality collaboration / communication with the producer, game director, creative director and co-leads across programming, level design, UI, art and animation departments
The Lead Game Designer must be able to evaluate, break down and assign the work load to the team assigned to him as well as get the team commitment
The Lead Game Designer must be able to apply creative direction and conduct feedback clearly and consistently to his team, producers, game director, creative director and co-leads
The Lead Game Designer should support communication process / iteration process related to design changes as they occur along the project
The Lead Game Designer is responsible to communicate early any potential risk if a deadline will not be met
The Lead Game Designer will be in charge of direct reports annual evaluation and career development of his teammates
The Lead Game Designer should collaborate with the artistic groups (environment art, UI, etc) in order to balance/align visual looks with gameplay functionalities
8- 10 years of game development experience
Shipped at least 2 AAA titles
Leadership ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with coordinating, mentoring and building a cohesive design team
Experience with establishing good design practices

Senior Game Designer, Disney Interactive Resume Examples & Samples

Work in close collaboration with the internal/external partners to develop strong game concept
Concept and Prototype new concept and features
Produce design flow charts, mockup and playboards
Update and balance the game based on game metrics
Work with playtests teams and recommend design solutions
Create and maintain specification documents throughout the development
Provide the development team detailed design of features for agile feature implementation
4-8 years of commercial experience in game design with a proven track record of at least one free to play game
User centric design approach
Very good communication and presentation skills in English
Passionate with game with a great interest for free to play games
The role requires ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, excellent organization, communication, and team collaboration skills. You are ready to learn and adopt new things on a fast-paced dynamic environment. Excellent written and oral skills in English are essential. We offer a great opportunity to take part in the development of the firm and great colleagues with team-oriented, informal, international and, inspiring working environment

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with the different leads and the other members of the design team to develop strong gameplay mechanics and features
Iterate on a successful and mature product and drive its longevity
Implement game content using in house or industry standard tools
Expand the vision, the design and progress to involved team members and project stakeholders
Conceptualize, create and maintain detailed game design documentation
Coordinate with project managers, formulize, estimate, plan and update your tasks
Proven success in creating compelling gameplay mechanics and features such as progression systems, events, economy and combat systems
Experience in economy-driven free-to-play games is strongly appreciated
Ability to keep track of minute details and aligning these with the overall vision
Conceptualize, analyze and implement game ideas using various tools and technologies
Contextual understanding of key performance indicators
Application of analytical findings to maintain an economic balance
An avid gamer with strong interest in pushing the industry and the genre forward creatively
Experience with creative constrains of long and well established MMO and/or free-to-play game is a big plus

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Manage to and deliver on hard product deadlines with fast development cycles while maintaining high product quality
Drive results with the design team to define and refine the product vision
Ensure communication and cross team coordination within studio, Disney and external groups
6+ years of Game Design experience shipping Mobile or Social games
Passionate game player with in-depth knowledge of current social and casual game titles
Expert in Free-To-Play game systems and designing for monetization

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with the team to take designs from initial concept through launch and into successful live operations
Identify potential problems and help team manage critical tradeoffs within the production triangle (cost, quality, schedule)
Produce concise, well scoped design specs, balance sheets and documentation for variety of audiences
Drive the results of the design team to define and refine the product vision
Give and accept critiques within the team in a constructive manner
Analyze game performance and adapt based on data to maximize successful feature and content launches
Desire and aptitude to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing, fast-paced creative environment
8+ years of Game Design experience shipping Mobile or Social games
Thorough knowledge of game mechanics and design theories
Experience with mission authoring tools including character creation and scripting AI
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Experience and aptitude with Concept Pitch Presentations
Experience with Narrative Design / Dialog Writing a Plus
Bachelor's Degree or higher required

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create new game content and features to drive user acquisition, retention, and monetization
Use Unity and CMS tools to script offensive and defensive battles that challenge players to think strategically
Plan test cases to stress test AI systems
Framework quest flows and create flavorful text to populate them
Produce concise, well scoped design specs and supporting documentation
Develop compelling characters and story lines that expand on the Marvel and Star Wars Universes
Effective communication and cross team collaboration within studio and external groups
6+ years of Game Design experience
Understanding of strategy game mechanics and mid-core game design
Experience with content authoring tools including level scripting and layout, game balance and feature design
Passionate game player with in-depth knowledge of current mobile and mid-core game titles
Deep knowledge of Marvel and Star Wars IP is a must

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create and own new or live game’s creative roadmap
Take concepts from one-pagers to complete game designs with the help of your team
Lead prototype efforts to prove-out design concepts
Partner with a team of content designers (level / quest / mission designers) to ensure high quality content in line with the game’s vision
Continually research market trends, incorporate up-to-the-minute strategies
Document ideas, concepts, and technical designs in useful, approachable formats
Develop successful design processes and share philosophies, methodologies, and tools with the studio
Pitch ideas for major new designs to studio leadership
Serious passion for games—you are a gamer, and have been for years
Social, online and/or mobile game design experience
Thorough understanding of games' commercial appeal, including outside your personal gamer demographic
Demonstrated success at communicating your designs and vision to colleagues from different professional backgrounds
Demonstrated team leadership and management abilities
Prior 1-2 years of work experience designing for Free to play games, at least 1 shipped F2P title as Senior or Lead; Prior 4+ years of industry experience
Free-to-Play design experience
Familiarity with mobile technology—limitations and unique possibilities—as it pertains to games
Drive to help build a creative, innovative, world-class development culture
Demonstrated prototyping abilities

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Collaborate with the Creative Manager to create a vision that is innovative, strong, appropriate and implementable by the team
Collaborate with studio leads and gameplay designers to ensure that game designs meet quality requirements and deadlines
Follow through and ensure that the project vision is reflected in all stages of design and implementation
Set clear creative goals and deliverables; lead and focus efforts across the design team to ensure a cohesive experience
Anticipate threats to quality and innovation and work effectively with the team leads to mitigate
Inspire, guide and support the game design team, using pillars, research and references, defining methods and strategies to lead them towards creative success
Allocate and coordinate resources in collaboration with studio leads
Understand consumer and market needs and ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and market requirements
At least 3 years or more as Game Designer, including experiences as Lead Game Designer on Mobile platforms
Must have shipped at least 2 successful titles on Mobile
Extensive knowledge of the mobile gaming industry, F2P especially
Proficient in all aspects of game design such as level design, UI design, system design, economic design, pacing & monetization strategies for F2P games
Familiar with motivation psychological models
Capable of providing an inspiring creative leadership
Able to prototype concepts, mechanics via standard tools (Flash, 3DSMax, Unity etc…)
Ability to take direction and feedback
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent English
Prior experience in leading a team is an advantage
Work permit for Spain is a must

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Three to Six years of game design experience required
Experience with designing gameplay systems for an open world game
Experience designing gameplay features for an action game
Experience with defining effective Ui elements for signs and feedback
Ability to translate game concepts into on-screegameplay
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and own the creative roadmap for a free-to-play (F2P) game from development to live operations
Present game concepts and design to executive leadership and stakeholders, including story, mechanics, and economy
Design and iterate on features through play testing, usability, and live operations to ensure top performing gameplay
Train and mentor junior content designers
Maintain a strong environment of collaboration and talent development
Create new game features and enhancements to existing concepts and new games to drive user acquisition, retention, and monetization
Analyze competitors and implement effective mobile gaming trends to consistently innovate and expand developing and live mobile games
Document ideas, concepts, and technical designs in a format that is accessible by all team members
Establish design processes for individual games and train designers on these design philosophies, methodologies, and tools
Serious passion for games -- you are a player first and foremost, and have been for years
Drive to build a creative, innovative, world-class design culture
Strong aptitude for free-to-play (F2P) games and economics
Driven to iterate and innovate on game design in development and live operations
Thorough understanding of mobile games' commercial appeal to the general public, perhaps outside of your personal gamer demographic
Ability to effectively communicate your designs and vision to colleagues from different professional backgrounds
Solid leadership skills to train, mentor and grow the talent of the design team
1-2 years of work experience designing F2P games, with at least one shipped F2P title as Senior or Lead; 2-5 years of game industry experience
Mobile game design experience a big plus
Familiarity with mobile technology -- its limitations and unique possibilities -- as it pertains to games
Familiarity with Unity development environment

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 3 years of game design and production experience
Design work on at least 2 different games
At least one full cycle shipped title from concept to final
At least one product with significant online functionality
Must have exceptional understanding of game design theories and principals
Must be enthusiastic about Disney’s franchises and the content that Disney can deliver through gaming.Familiarity with Scrum methodology is an asset
A passion for games, especially children’s and casual games
Can build out and present a wide variety of creative ideas to stakeholders; designing systems and features, telling stories, crafting content, tuning values or balancing economies
Articulate a design vision for a product and communicate it to stakeholders
Can quickly prototype out game ideas, demonstrating fun in core gameplay
Structure and lead the design effort on a feature team or small project
Able to work effectively in a team of designers, artists and engineers
Able to communicate target quality, feature behavior
Experience handling the most complex, technology constrained or iteration sensitive game systems
Partner with project managers to prioritize work
A magic touch for the feel of experience through controls and user feedback
Understanding of the theory of contemporary game design concepts and patterns
Able to author clear, concise and complete documentation including diagrams and visual content
Hands on experience tuning gameplay, or economies and pacing
Supports production teams as subject matter expert and design advocate for their projects
Effective at problem solving skills, group brainstorming and problem solving / iterative design
A dedication to play testing the game to improve the final experience
Fluent in Microsoft Office including Visio. Understanding of various level editors is a plus

Think Tank Game Designer Internship, Di-fall Resume Examples & Samples

Serve as a game designer and Unity programmer on a collaborative team that rapidly prototypes and iterates on game ideas
Work with an internal blue sky group to brainstorm game ideas for development consideration
Assist internal production teams with product development and tasks
Must be able to work M-F, 8 hour days
Experience with critical software (Unity, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio)
General knowledge of programming languages such as C#, C, or C++
Passion for mobile gaming!
Experience in game development and team oriented projects
Problem solver and self-starter who can take accountability and ownership of projects from start to finish
Outstanding attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects
Love of brainstorming and developing game ideas
Quality focused
Ability to take direction and highly trainable

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Define all the ingredients of the game (characters /enemies, interactive objects, menus) and the different types of interactions possible between these elements (game system)
Create a game that is appealing, immersive and meets players’ expectations while respecting the technical capabilities of the platform
Benchmarking: documenting and analyzing the competition
Inspire and help other designers from the team

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Generate high level and universal design systems for which the team will work within
Ensure that all design falls within the established parameters set by the executive and leadership teams
Generate clear and understandable design documentation to a level actionable by production staff
Generate highly inspirational design. (Big wow factor to get people excited for its implementation.)
Generate in-game content ranging from mechanics and character implementation to world layout
Identify player frustration and boredom issues and offer solutions across the entire project
Analyze, understand and use as guidance competitive titles and mechanics for increased product quality
Adjust game design and scope to accommodate budget, resource and external lines of business demands. (Brand licensing, Marketing, Film studio, etc.)
Support, demand and drive the iterative process to ensure highest quality target
MUST BE ASSERTIVE (without being dictatorial or disrespectful) in owning and driving the design and project forward
Must have the ability to build strong ties and mutual respect with the product team to ensure the games creative vision is reached and surpassed
Must be accountable for completion of all assigned tasks to an expected quality level and given timeframe. This accountability applies to both new tasks assigned as well as those redirected by critiques and focus tests through the iteration process
Must be able to set clear and ACTIONABLE workflow assignments to the team and offer regular feedback critiques as to their direction. This feedback should properly address all aspects of good design including player readability, flow and presentation level
Must possess the ability to give necessary critiques while simultaneously maintaining working relationships and team support and buy-in
Must be diligent in maintaining high team morale
Required minimum 5-10 years of game industry experience. (Game Testing not included)
Must have extensive experience with current platforms relevant to our studio. (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, PC, Xbox One, PS4)
Must have extensive experience with current genres relevant to our studio. (Platforming, Open World, Combat, Vehicles)
Must have been an integral part of at least 4 titles from initial concept to shelf
Hands-on experience in the production process strongly preferred. (Programming, Modeling, Animation, Proprietary Implementation Tools etc.)
Must have the ability to multitask under considerable pressure
Must possess strong, written and documentation skills (Word, Excel, OneNote etc.)
Proficiency in Maya
Drawing skills and/or storyboarding experience

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Creativity and passion for games
Board / card game experience
Understanding of applying metrics to game design
Experience and passion for the mobile platform
Good understanding of the Free-to-Play model

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Takes ownership of player character core mechanics, controls and character camera, makes a plan for how they should be used in game, and works closely with Programming, Animation, Modeling and Level Design departments to drive development towards the vision laid out by the Lead Designer
Create game systems that answer the needs of the Producer with regard to the targeted experience for the player, while observing the production directives of the game
Standardize, document and communicate the systems to the game team. Regularly update documentation regularly to offer a useful work reference to the whole team, at all time
Participate actively to the production of prototypes in order to adjust and validate systems prior to starting production. Assess the success of prototypes by measuring how objectives are met, using relevant quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques
Adjust the game systems to allow the player to elaborate valid strategies in phase with the experience sought (without having any dominant or useless ones)
Define the skills of the player used with the game systems as well as any related obstacles
Describe typical game situations (skills vs. obstacles) and collaborate with the Level Designer to set the basic game elements and how they will be distributed throughout the game depending on the difficulty level, the need for variety and the optimal learning curve
Create a control scheme that is both comfortable and easily mastered, by applying the relevant ergonomic principles (accessibility and usability)
Define the information needed by the player to make interesting choices and adapted to his/her situation in the game, interface or menus. Collaborate with Graphic, Audio, Programming and scripted event teams (and others) to ensure the optimal communication of this information
Participate to the development of tools required to implement and adjust game systems in collaboration with Programmers (direct access to systems variables and logics)
Minimum of 5 years’ game design experience
Ideally have shipped multiple console/PC titles in some capacity
Art or engineering skills a definite plus

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work with team leads to understand the vision of the game and design fun, high-quality gameplay systems to support that vision
Assist in maintenance of both gameplay and economy balance of a live game, while effectively communicating the goals of both
Assist in creation of high quality narrative, dialogue, and in-game communication
Contribute to live operations tasks, such as updates, patches, and communication in an organized and process-oriented manner
Use Unity and proprietary content tools to develop and test designs while providing feedback to improve toolchains and processes
Facilitate and participate in creative discussions and play tests, offering helpful critique and ideas
2+ years of game design experience shipping social or mobile games
Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation skills

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Find and communicate the vision of the game to the entire production staff
Work closely with the game and UI designers to create and validate the designs for the game’s mechanics, systems, content, UI, economies and more
Actively create Design Documents, Diagrams, PPTs, Mockup Videos, Gameplay/UI and Prototypes used to communicate the game’s design internally and to upper management
Validate results and give timely feedback to keep the team on track and focused
Contribute to the planning, budgeting and scheduling of the project’s major milestones
Collaborate with programmers and artists to make sure the game’s design is achievable
Be capable of building production teams by recruiting, training and managing developers
Present and defend your team’s designs to studio and company management during important milestone reviews

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work with the product lead to improve the product and grow the business
Work closely with team members to set design and production goals
Contribute to and guide low level mechanics and controls
Identify player readability issues and offer solutions across the entire project
Adjust game design and scope to accommodate budget, resource and external lines of business demands
Defend and articulate well all design decisions and direction to the executive staff
Must have a passion for game development
C++, Python, and Lua programming
Experience designing physical play experiences
Must be assertive in owning and driving the design and project forward
Strong communication and presentation skills are a must to clearly define the projects overall vision, design direction and requirements to both the team and executive staff
Must be disciplined in making the call to cut where necessary or say no when needed to hit any and all milestone targets
Must be able to effectively give and receive constructive criticism
Must be a good salesman of the products high level vision and all low level components
Development experience on PC, Mac, mobile
4-8 years of commercial experience in game design with a proven track record of shipping complex game projects
Very good communication and presentation skills

Playmation R&D Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Brainstorm with team on creative ideas using Disney franchises and products
Rapidly prototype physical and digital experiences
Leverage emerging technologies in order to research and develop innovative ideas
Arduino (or equivalent) and Unity (or equivalent) Experience
Creative problem solving
Hardware Prototyping Experience a plus
Robotics experience a plus
3D Printing Experience a plus
VR and AR experience a plus
3D Animation experience with Unity a plus

Economic Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design, prototype and champion the economic systems to drive players to invest in our game economy (in- game, across multiple platforms and on-line services)
Manage the economy and pricing of virtual goods; balance free content vs. paid currency in the game economy
Balance customer experience and revenue opportunity for in-game currency and virtual goods
Drive new initiatives for monetizing and rewarding the customer base

Junior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work with tools & content pipeline to do level and mission design
Work with systems tools to perform system design, balancing, tuning, etc
Work closely with artists, musicians, technologists, and writers to create world-class entertainment
Work with a team of writers and designers to brainstorm, design, and implement interactive content for physical toys
Experience with storytelling, game-balancing, level design, scripting, and user interface design
1+ year designing for PC, Mac or mobile games
A fantastic sense of what's fun!
Experience/exposure to designing physical or immersive games (e.g., VR, toys, Kinect, theme parks)
Released game titles or experiences
Experience with C# and LUA

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work with other departments to make sure the digital content your team develops is in line with the projects overarching business goals and creative vision
Write and maintain clear design documentation for use by Design, Programming and External Partners
5+ years designing for PC, Mac or mobile games
3+ years experience designing physical or immersive games (e.g., VR, toys, Kinect, theme parks)
Experience designing engaging experiences for kids
3+ years of scripting/coding experience using languages such as lua, python, or C#
Experience designing and scripting with accelerometers and other sensor systems
Experience with hardware prototyping platforms such as Arduino
Released at least 2 titles or experiences

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

A passion for the use of style, verve and creativity in games
An eye for level design, and ability to bring scripting ideas to the table
Knowledge of effective difficulty balancing

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Develop gameplay concepts that fit new and existing Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm IP
Work closely with writers, designers, producers, animators, monetization experts and engineers to identify gameplay mechanics that are exciting and scale well across ages, genders and skill levels
Share your ideas clearly and effectively through oral, written and visual presentations
Rapidly prototype simple playable demos, storyboards and gameplay walkthroughs
Identify genre, innovations, strengths and weaknesses of existing games for competitive analysis
Gain insight from play testing (both internally and with kids) and quickly develop hypotheses to improve and clarify players’ experience
Write detailed build notes to help identify gameplay and UX issues with apps during production
Work collaboratively with game developers to find feasible, low-impact ways to improve the fun and flow of an app throughout development
Passion for creating great, kid-friendly interactive apps
4+ years professional game creation experience
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Proficient with systems design, game tuning and user experience
Playful spirit, and intuitive understanding of children
Ability to multitask and switch quickly between projects with varied requirements, scope and goals
Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Experience working with game engines (Unity experience preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Resilient attitude and ability to find clear, clever solutions to complex problems

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Standardize, document and communicate the game systems to the team. Regularly update documentation to offer a useful work reference for the whole team
7-10 years of experience in game design
At least 2 AAA titles shipped
Listening skills

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Understand the intentions of the creative director for the player so as to design systems that are in keeping with the vision and in line with the open systems in the game
Work on control ergonomics and menu functionality principles
Verify that the systems that are developed are coherent with the work of the key specialities within the team
Carry out all of the adjustments so as to facilitate game and system control and understanding

Mobile Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with Lead Designer an Art Director to create content that is on-design and on-concept
Develop the level layout, scenario creation, prototype modeling, event scripting, entity placement, pacing, balancing and gameplay tuning
Assist in the development and realization of tools for the level design process
Build relationships on the development team to facilitate idea generation and feature implementation
Update the associated game design documentation

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Contribute to the creative development of new free-to-play mobile games based on Disney, Lucas, and Marvel IP
Act as a point of contact for all game design and monetization/economy issues on assigned projects and serve as an additional design resource to at-risk projects
Provide support to the product management and live teams to fine-tune game economies, storefronts, monetization, and live content plans
Create Concept Requirement Documents, One-Sheets, Treasure Maps, pitch decks, game design docs, and other creative materials for pitching new free-to-play mobile game products
Design core game mechanics and free-to-play game loops, and communicate these systems in both written and verbal form
Provide editorial review of both internal and external game proposals and game design documents, providing actionable feedback on game systems, economies, and creative content
Identify areas of risk affecting product quality, game design, player experience, and timeliness and provide actionable solutions
Maintain budget and schedule of all assigned project deliverables
Analyze existing and upcoming Disney IP to identify the key brand pillars and game-able moments
2-5 years experience specifically in creative development/production of mobile free-to-play games
Ability to work well within a collaborative creative environment, working closely with producers, artists, product managers, marketing, and senior management
Track record of designing, developing, and shipping high-quality free-to-play mobile games
Previous experience interfacing with mobile game developers, understanding team structures and roles, production pipelines, and common challenges in producing high-quality mobile games
Excellent creative and technical writing skills
Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects at different stages of development
Must be able to travel, approximately 5% and hold a valid passport
Specific mobile game design experience in both conceiving original product and executing internal game development
Creative, dynamic presentation and pitching skills
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and shape new ideas into feasible mobile product concepts
Passion for the latest mobile games, video games, and game hardware
Demonstrate strong familiarity with Disney IP, including feature film and animation, Disney Channel, Marvel, and Star Wars

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Help lead our efforts to develop VR’s potential through the design, prototype and creation of novel interactive experiences
Work well in groups. You smoothly coordinate and collaborate across multiple, diverse teams
As a natural leader, be comfortable setting direction as you are getting your hands dirty
Rethink everything about game design, from low level mechanics to experiential goals - and the possibilities that VR affords
Coordinate with the rest of the development team to prototype and develop novel, interactive experiences for the Oculus Rift
Work with team leadership to establish production roadmaps for prototypes, products and the development team itself
Establish and build relationships between internal and when appropriate, external teams, and fostering collaboration amongst them

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Creates and maintains living design documentation that keep pace with the project's progress and accurately conveys all necessary information to Design, Art, and Programming
Experience with designing gameplay systems
Experience designing gameplay features
Ability to translate game concepts into on-screen gameplay

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Champion design principles, ideas, and features within a multi-discipline team environment
Guide developers on interface and game system implementation
Ensure the highest level of usability, playability, and engagement
Work creatively and iteratively within technical limitations

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

3 or more years of game design experience on two or more shipped games
Experience with C, C++ or non-visual scripting languages
Excel in a team environment, is self-motivated, and egoless

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create and refine gameplay mechanics
Ability to think like a programmer to solve problems and accomplish a vision
Writing script to handle gameplay systems such as basic AI behavior, cooperative mechanics, weapons, and scripted sequences

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create compelling and immersive gameplay with memorable and impactful moments
Use your technical background for problem solving, systems creation and scripting unique scenarios
Working with a flexible C-style scripting language to realize your designs

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely in tight-knit teams with engineers and artists to achieve design & development goals
Design and plan systems, features, mechanics, and content through preproduction, release, and project lifetime
Balance game pacing/progression and in-game resources/economy to both ensure the long term retention of players and to optimize monetization
Communicate designs and design rationale clearly, either orally or in writing, both internally (to the team) and externally (to management or others) as needed
Respond to feedback, analytics, and test results in a constructive manner with logical and reasoned suggestions/solutions to improve on designs
Research and remain current on industry trends including new game genres, design methods, game themes and mechanics
Maintain game documentation as needed throughout the lifecycle of the project
Experience working as a game designer, experience in social/casual games preferred
Experience with game systems design and balancing
At least one shipped/in-market social/casual/freemium game, ideally on mobile
Excellent written communication skills (in English)
Experience with wireframing, flow diagrams, and prototyping
Good with setting and meeting deadlines
Experience with Jira & Confluence
An understanding of programming basics
An understanding of usability principles
An understanding of statistics and analytics
An understanding of the dynamics of online communities and social media
A sense of humour

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Leads Research and Development content stream, accountable for the commercial success of all game content developed by this stream
Contributes substantially and decisively to the evolution of the game design standards from one development phase to another
Signs off game line up strategy for distributed and participation markets, game content for R&D charters
Ensures that the appropriate games are being targeted towards the right player segment
Leads critical game design reviews
Leads team brainstorming sessions to develop new genre games
Builds pay tables using mathematical probabilities and ensures all marketing and regulatory rules are met
Reviews market validation and customer satisfaction audit plans and reports
Provides guidance and mentoring to other game designers with methodologies and effective techniques for game designing and researching
Provide on-going support for marketing, conduct game demonstrations for customers
Understand, refine, maintain and communicate the product vision
Collaborate with Game Directors, Managers, and Game Designers to find creative solutions when issues are escalated
Keeps abreast of current and future development tools and processes, target platforms, and competitive products
Travels to target markets to analyze field performance of games

Mobile Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Deconstruct, analyze and create the design for f2p game systems and gameplay mechanics
Work within a creative vision
Create and maintain documentation and communicate and relate with team members during the execution and tuning phases

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create game systems that answer the needs of the Creative Director with regard to the targeted experience for the player, while observing the production directives of the game
Participate actively to the production of prototypes in order to adjust and validate systems prior to starting production. Assess the success of prototypes by measuring how objectives are met, using relevant quantitative and qualitative measurement techniques
By following the direction set by the Game Design Director, work on any and all aspects of Game Design by using the proper methods to provide accurate and meaningful designs
Participate to the development of tools required to implement and adjust game systems by collaborating with programming to determine the Game Design needs of such systems
Client focus
Ability to manage diversity
Solid communication skills (written and spoken)

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze, design, document, implement, maintain, adapt and modify source code, assets, and game engine scripts for 2D and 3D projects
Help create and manage planning and design documentation for use throughout entire production cycle
Ensure a cohesive design between user interaction, game mechanics, and application goal
Work with other content developers to ensure proper implementation according to system specifications
Integrate and train for any new systems, tools, or processes
Create and manage game content within budget and achieve performance requirements
Ensure configuration management is maintained for all content developer team work products

Game Designer, Balance Resume Examples & Samples

Design awesome Hearthstone cards following the Hearthstone design principles
Identify, iterate, and balance new and current cards that may have messy, confusing, overpowered, unclear, or un-fun designs
Help develop card names, concepts, and flavor speech lines alongside a team of designers that encapsulate the lore and charm of the Warcraft universe
Implement and adjust cards using simple scripting languages and welcoming the challenge of learning new skillsets to build upon existing designs
Don your adventure cap and help design, build, and iterate on missions
Cover letter which should include

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

You will work, in engine, tweaking and tuning your features, and help in defining what tools you need to do so
5+ years of industry experience
Worked on several games and shipped at least one AAA title
Absolute passion for playing and making games, especially RPG and TPS/FPS games
Experience working with enemy AI/NPCs
Knowledge of node based tools/engines and/or programming/scripting
GS 229+ and DZ Rank 99

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

You will be primarily responsible for driving the development of the game progression, from XP systems to Rewards and Bonuses
Development of game content, rewards and loot distribution to make for a fun and rewarding gameplay loop
You will analyze metrics and suggest improvements to the development and live team
3+ years of professional Game Design experience in the video game industry
At least one previously shipped major title
Experience working with game features from conception to launch and beyond
Strong passion for playing and making games, especially RPG
Proficient English communication skills
Very good analytical and problem solving skills
Experience working with iterative development and quick iterations
Experience with working on economy design systems (rewards, progression, scoring, loot balancing)

Junior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Drive content design and engage our audience with addicting, well-tuned gameplay
Define new, fun content for our games and difficulty tuning for game content
Embrace a metrics-driven approach to game design, learning from user data to ensure excellent engagement, retention, and monetization
Understand and contribute to overall company goals and infusing our titles with the highest quality content

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Participate in brainstorming sessions
Develop user experience and produce wireframes of the game experience and flow
Design slot machine theme, layout, bonus, and feature ideas
Strong knowledge of game mechanics, balancing, pacing, and monetization strategies for retail, mobile, casual, and free-to-play games
Excellent communication skills to see your game vision realized
Adept with Word and Excel

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Supervise and be responsible for providing clear and structured project documents to ensure that gameplay intentions are understood and that team members are working on the right elements (ingredients, game system, gaming modes, behaviour specifications, etc
College studies in Game Design and Production, and a certificate in Project Management, or equivalent
At least 7 years of experience as a Senior Game Designer, with relevant experience working on AAA titles, current and next-gen consoles
Prior experience in leading a team will be advantageous
Highly organized, analytical, with good management and planning skills
Strong team player, with good flexibility

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Quality owner on Game Design
Previous experience as a lead game designer – at least 2 AAA shipped titles as Lead GD
Able to manage a team and plan in a highly active environment
Highly adaptable
Autonomous, problem solver

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Experience with animation systems and design
Knowledge of gameplay system theories
Education in programming, art, or game design

Expert Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

You will be responsible for designing features and nurturing them to release quality, throughout implementation
You will work in engine, tweaking and tuning your features, and help in defining what tools you need to do so
You will be part of maintaining and evolving the overall gameplay vision together with the Game Director, Lead Game Designer, and the rest of the Design team
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within games industry
Worked on several games and shipped at least 2-3 AAA titles
Extremely quality-oriented
Very good written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of what makes games fun and compelling
Experience developing third-person action games and/or first-person shooters
Experience with online games
Experience working with node based tools/engines
Programming and/or scripting experience
Experience from other creative ventures (e.g. music, art, writing)

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Autonomously defines one or several parts of the game system with respect to the creative direction
Produces design or technical documents for part of the project
Communicates work regularly with other job families
Is able to distribute elements in a way that optimizes learning

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create game systems according to the creative direction
Analyzes and anticipates the behaviors of game systems
Regularly update documentation to offer a useful work reference for the whole team
Drive change and perfection in the game design team, including advising and guiding more junior members of the team
Collaborate with the different teams in order to develop strong gameplay mechanics
Prototype and iterate on the core game mechanics
Uses game and player knowledge to support propositions and choices with references
Take ownership of key elements of the game, driving them to completion
Provides constructive feedback on all areas of the game
Collaborate with and support senior team members and other staff across worldwide studios
Be a decision maker and closer on design tasks
Ability to write clear, concise documentation in English
Extensive game culture and ability to analyze game design in a market context
Ability to manage his/her own time and work within deadlines
Fluency in English – written and spoken
Previous 5+ years of experience in games design and at least 2 shipped titles

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate and ideate on the designs and documentation of locations within the world
Write compelling NPC dialog and VO lines
Mentor and supervise other content designers

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Experience with portfolio or demo reel and demonstrating gaming development
BS degree in Game Design, CS, or Computer Engineering or 4+ years of experience with game design and development in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
Experience with SCORM 2004 and 508 Compliance
Ability to be a highly motivated self starter

Game Designer, Mission Resume Examples & Samples

Design compelling Hearthstone missions using Hearthstone design principles
Implement in-game missions using simple scripting languages
Continual iteration on mission design based on team feedback and playtests
Cover letter which should include: - Why you are interested in working at Blizzard - What games you are currently playing - Your experience with and current rank in Hearthstone
Design a single Hearthstone mission encounter and describe what makes the mechanics fun. Limit yourself to a couple of paragraphs

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Help manage the creative direction of a game throughout It's development and lifecycle
Pitch innovative game features that are designed to improve customer acquisition, engagement and/or monetisation, but overall must be fun
Work with engineering and art teams to effectively implement new features and systems
Manage game systems, economics & mechanics
Modelling and tuning complex game systems using Excel
Provide clear feature documentation, diagrams, wireframes and/or prototypes
Analyze live data and player feedback to continually optimize existing game experience

Senior Game Designer, Monetization Resume Examples & Samples

Design non-inflationary game economies
Build engagement mechanics that reinforce core loop gameplay
Develop standards for tracking healthy game metrics with mechanisms to intervene as needed
Design flexible systems that plan for experimentation and refinemen
Run live events to improve engagement, retention, and monetization
Pull data and reporting necessary to validate approaches
Responsible for superior execution on existing concepts for Magic products and experiences
Can work with existing vision and product strategy to deliver compelling content for Magic
Collaborates with paper Magic R&D to leverage their expertise into the digital game design process
5+ years of overall game design/development required
5+ years of experience with digital game development and design
5+ years’ experience with game metrics and monetization, on at least 1 shipped title
Familiarity with Tableau, SQL, or some other visualization tool or programming language
In-depth knowledge of running a game as a live service
3 Months

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Creation of all types of design documentation including concept pitches, ecosystem designs, full feature specifications, feature curation, and UX storyboards
Independently design new features or systems, including all documents, reference, and models, for a variety of strategy games
Mentor other designers and team members in the fundamentals of elegant design, feedback triage, and adaptive design
In an Agile development environment, ability to act as a Product Owner for a single Scrum Team
Represents DGD as an expert on gaming industry trends, technical aspects of game design, and Magic gaming consumer needs
Deliver the design and guide the implementation of game features and systems with an eye for engagement, retention and monetization
5+ years of passion and history involved with Magic or other TCGs as a player required
5+ years of experience with different game genres and platforms preferred (e.g. RPG, social, online subscription)
At least 5+ years experience game designing with at least 2 successfully shipped titles
Experience implementing designs in Unity or similar engine
Live services support
Experience acting as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
Experience in feature design, and be able to create fun gameplay that drives social engagement
In-depth knowledge of Magic’s digital offerings
Able to function and lead in an Agile development environment
Able to communicate effectively with engineering, art, UX, production and business personnel
Desire to create the best-in-class game in this genre and a passion for Magic The Gathering
Strong knowledge of scripting languages and an ability to create working prototypes

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Pitch innovative game features that are designed to improve engagement, retention and/or monetisation, but overall must be fun
Use prototyping and play-testing to create innovative, engaging game mechanics that will delight our users and keep them coming back for more
Collaborate with development teams to guide designs from concept to execution, and then iterate on those designs post-launch based on live metrics and user feedback
Assist in writing of game editorial content, including fiction, descriptions, and tutorials
Stay current on industry trends including new game genres, game design best practices, and emerging technology
Maintain the flexibility and perseverance needed to produce multiple rounds of designs in pursuit of the best possible user experience

Economic Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Specialised education in Economic Game Design and/or extensive experience in the design of free-to-play games, preferably on mobile platforms
Detailed understanding of mobile players’ behaviours and latest business models’ trends
Able to translate analytical findings in actionable recommendations within the game
Team work oriented person
Can work independently

Intern / Co-op Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Development of key game systems
Contribute to design discussions and key design decisions
Work closely with designers, software engineers, artists, product managers, and producers to deliver high quality features from concept to completion
Create and maintain detailed designs for all phases of development. Clearly communicate design intent to team
Experience developing mobile games for either iPhone or Android devices

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design and create game systems and game mechanics that follow the game’s creative direction with regard to the targeted experience for the player
Standardize, document and communicate the systems to the game team
Participate actively in the production of prototypes in order to adjust and validate systems prior to production, and assesse the success of these prototypes by measuring how objectives are met
Model, tune and manage complex game systems and mechanics (rewards, features) to engage players and fulfill their needs
Define the information needed by the player to make interesting choices and adapted to their situation in the game, interface or menus. Collaborate with art, audio and programming teams to ensure the optimal communication of this information
3+ years’ experience as Game Designer, in the field of video games
Experience on multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games a plus
Experience on eSports franchises a plus
Flexibility, support and will to manage the impact of change
Positive leadership and the ability to influence

Game Designer Intern Resume Examples & Samples

Assist with the balance and implementation of major game systems
Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of work
Be able to take ideas from conception, through prototyping to detailed design and implementation
Formalise and document the systems in order to communicate them to the production teams on the project
Assist in the design of the player journey from single player to co-operative/player versus player
Collaborate with the user research lab and QC teams in regards to playtests of prototypes
And implement feedback into work
Track and update the progress of day to day tasks using the designated tracking tools
Assist with key aspects of the multiplayer experience including grouping, matchmaking and
Player to player interactions
Assist the Lead Game Designer with any other ad hoc responsibilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Basic knowledge of a wide range of games across multiple platforms and an understanding of the core design concepts which underpin them
Understanding of current design methodologies regarding player acquisition, engagement,
Bachelor’s degree in game design or other relevant subject 2:1 or above

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Pitch new ideas to the team/hold brainstorming sessions
Writing specs. Rewriting specs. Ability to produce a complete design document ready for art and coding
Work with product managers, developers, and artists to oversee and assist with the implementation of new features and systems
Review game metrics and data to adjust economy models to tune the underlying numbers in order to optimize the experience for game players
Remain up-to-date with game design literature, new mobile titles, and best practices to be an evangelist for the craft of game design
Passionate gamer with a real knowledge and love of mobile gaming
Experience with free to play mobile games a plus
Ability to design features with the player in mind and present to team leadership and executive management
Strong understanding of systems design, gameplay mechanics, and feature design
Confident using math and formulas in game environment
Adept with Excel/spreadsheets
Narrative ability, from creating high level narrative concepts to writing copy
Live mobile games experience required, 2+ titles
Game programming background preferred
Great teammate and fun to work with

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Experience with free to play mobile games
Experience developing point systems and economies with multiple currencies
Experience modeling in Excel/spreadsheets a plus
Strong writing skills
Live mobile games experience required

Lead Game Designer, Systems Resume Examples & Samples

Work with team leadership to design and influence game systems for online features which promote positive social, community, and competitive interaction
Design and see to completion entire game systems
Work with team leadership to set direction for feature development
Grow and mentor other designers
Work closely with the user interface, technical, and systems design teams to implement game interactions and user interface which support social and engagement systems
Coordinate closely with business and business intelligence teams

Chief Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Master's degree required
At least 5 years directly relevant work experience required
Retired Navy or USMC O-6 with significant experience in OLW command and staff operations
Preferred MOC Director or Fleet N5 staff experience
Experience with wargaming and Joint exercise planning process
TS/SCI clearance eligibility required

Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Lead small team of designers who will design, prototype and document all systems and content for a new IP
Be a champion in deconstructing a game´s vision into actionable high level designs prepared for further development by the design team
Schedule and prioritize design task, ensure that both quality and deadlines are being met and communicate progress to other stakeholders
Drive continual iterations of the features and gameplay based on feedback from stakeholders and peers
Contribute to hiring, staffing and mentoring of the design team
Contribute innovative ideas and solutions towards all aspect of the game and development processes
7+ years of industry experience as a Designer, of which at least 3+ as a Senior Designer
Recognize and be an advocate for good ideas no matter from whom or where it originally came from
A game design craftsman who understands rules of gameplay, retention, engagement and player´s motivation
Hands on with both prototyping and implementing when project goes from concept to full production
Capable of good documentation which is as descriptive and to the point as possible
Capable of working on both conceptual level as well as on practical level
Must be constantly seeking to improve current processes, pipelines and in-house tools in meaningful and economic way
Must feel comfortable creating innovation and leveraging the strengths of emerging and pre-existing technologies
Ability to work under pressure and to deadline with little oversight
Highly motivated and self-directed
Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams

Product / Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Assist and guide with experience development for classic, video, mobile games
Take on initiative of reinventing classic games
Work with development, marketing, graphics and packaging teams to create new experiences

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design compelling Hearthstone mechanics using Hearthstone design principles
Enhance the storytelling of Hearthstone using: card names, concepts, flavor text, and game mechanics that highlight the world, characters, and story
Implement cards using simple scripting languages
Develop an in-depth understanding of Hearthstone’s tools, and contribute to the ongoing development of new tools for designers
Continual iteration on card design based on team feedback and playtests
Cover letter which should include: Why you are interested in working at Blizzard, What games you are currently playing and Your experience with Hearthstone
Design a single card with a paragraph on why they would be good for Hearthstone. Also include: An art description, Voice over lines and Flavor text

Senior Game Designer, AI Resume Examples & Samples

Takes ownership of AI design, makes a plan for how it should be used in game, and works closely with the Programming, Animation, Modeling and Level Design teams to drive development towards the vision laid out by the Game Director and Creative Director (50% of the time)
Implements game content using the in-house engine tools and scripting languages (30% of the time)
Creates and maintains living design documentation in line with the project's schedule, and that accurately conveys all necessary information to the Design, Art and Programming teams (10% of the time)
Displays leadership and organizational skills. Guides and mentors associate designers, and coordinates multiple disciplines working on the assigned task (10% of the time)
AI design experience on at least one successful AAA title
At least 7 years of game design experience required
A passion for playing and making video games
Understanding of gameplay flow and scripting
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to translate game concepts into on-screen gameplay required
Art or engineering skills are considered an asset

Senior Game Designer, Systems & Economy Resume Examples & Samples

Attend and hold design meetings to identify core motivators in planned game systems
Design and communicate the gameplay system and reward loops necessary to achieve a desired player experience
Integrate systems design with character objectives and narrative structure
Meet regularly with implementation teams to communicate vision and ensure that system and reward loop requirements are met
Work with programming teams to ensure useful data is being generated to track design efficacy
Track and tune systems / rewards relationships throughout production, to ensure targets are met

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 6 years of industry experience
Experience from multi-studio co-development
Experience working with iterative development and rapid prototyping
Experience working with game camera and controls
Experience developing RPGs
Understanding of basic to intermediate mathematics

Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Takes ownership of specific features or systems such as combat mechanics, reward loops or AI behaviours, and works closely with Programming and Art departments to drive development towards the vision laid out by the Game Director and Creative Director
Displays sufficient knowledge of the scripting languages and design tools of the Unreal engine to create and support prototype/grey box gameplay scenarios
Displays communication and organizational skills sufficient to align and motivate the Programmers, Artists and other Designers working on their feature
Other tasks assigned
Seven years of game design experience required
Shipped multiple console/PC titles in a designer role
Experience designing combat animations systems
An understanding of gameplay flow and readability
Strong documentation skills

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create and document features and systems for a free-to-play mobile game
Research and design a deep social engagement layer tailored to our audience and games
Through player research help define and articulate player motivations
With those player motivations help influence design on all features, UI, and content
Help design features in-game to extend the game's influence past just the screen and into their daily lives, providing an even more enriching experience
Work directly with the GMs and Studio Product head to up-hold, execute, expand the vision of the game

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Work collaboratively with other designers and cross-functionally with UX, engineering, and product management on the design and implementation of new game features
Create and own the implementation of fun, engaging in-game events and other game content
Create clear and complete game design documentation for game content and features
Assess and apply qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve game design and balance

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

4+ years of experience with game design using Unreal, Unity, CryTek, or equivalent 3D engines
Experience with portfolios or demo reels and demonstrating gaming development
Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLCs)

Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

For the particular position, the ideal candidate must demonstrate both an affinity and knowledge of combat/fighting games
Professional experience in fight/combat design
Professional experience with visual scripting tools

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Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Shape the game by defining the game rules and the interactions between the player and the game world
Help create and maintain a Creative Vision for the project relevant to current trends and market research
Develop the game systems, controls, interfaces, and the interactive elements based on the vision
Collaborating with project stakeholders on new game features to maximize short and long-term player satisfaction, and provide for monetization opportunities
Contributing to game features/systems design that compel, monetize and re-engage players
Providing regular user feedback and stat/price point tuning to development team based on play-testing, both during game development and post-release
Providing strategies to improve monetization, building new monetization features, providing inputs to increase organic installs & viral performance of the game during operation phase of the game
Communicating with Community Development and Marketing to balance player satisfaction and promote feature expansions
Understand the intentions of the vision for the player to design systems
Design, prototype and champion the economic systems to drive players to invest in our game economy (in- game and across multiple titles)
Managing the economy and pricing of virtual goods; balancing free content vs. paid currency in the game economy
Identifying the potential sale drivers for the different product categories in the game economy and providing constant data-driven recommendation on design, tuning and pricing in order to improve game financial performance
Managing pricing as to create specific price point roles, implement selling strategies for higher price points
Designing the metrics system (with support from the Analytics team) to ensure that all necessary data is being captured to allow us to make decisions on adjustments to the economy. Perform live tuning in response to the data and trends observed in order to ensure the economy is healthy and balanced
Excellent Video Game culture and communication skills
7+ Years of experience working with Free to Play games with at least 2 successfully shipped F2P titles
Past results of understanding the analytics behind Social/ Free to play/Casual games and maximized ROI while maintaining player interest
A good grasp of tools such as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Word required in day to day documentation
Astute mathematical and analytical skills with a strong problem solving skills with unique ability to look at large complex data sets and formulate conclusions
Strong ability to deconstruct high level systems and product direction into specific technical details, new features, and tasks
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, iterative environment, while delivering under deadlines and time constraints
Superb written and oral communication skills

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Systems Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

As a System Designer, you will create and document systems and relationships of the game’s numerical infrastructure
The scope of this position includes all game numbers, from balancing combat systems and damage types to perfecting monetization systems and the flow of player resources
You will work closely with the BI team to make sure the games numbers are producing the desired results

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Track record of at least 3 free-to-play mobile free-to-play games; variety of genres is a plus
Experienced in Monetization design (balancing and creating strong game economies)
Experience in mobile strategy games is a big plus
Self-motivated, goal-oriented and a strong team player

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Mobile Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Build and improve game systems from conception to release to ensure an optimum player experience in line with the creative direction
Design game systems and mechanics
Design new features and adapt ongoing ones in order to improve the user experience and user retention and engagement
Collaborate with the Core Team to determine a comprehensive plan for game balance, economy and monetization

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Be a facilitator and main hub for all design questions and decisions on PC version
Create and maintain design documentation for the project
Designing and prototyping UI and HUD elements
Provide best UI/UX solutions for consoles and PC
Work in close collaboration with game designers from other studios
Work on the input system and 3Cs of the game
Gathering common info about a project and bringing main ideas to the team
Making presentations for the team about a project
Bring and present improvements and ideas to the team and other studios

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Multiplayer Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design, implement, and test multiplayer gameplay, including abilities, player to player interactions, balance, and skillsets
Collaborate with World Director and environment leads to build multiplayer focused areas, levels, and arenas
Work closely with other disciplines to create game content that delivers a rewarding and exciting experience for the player
1 to 3 years of progressively complex related experience
Experience in designing and scripting player mechanics, AI behaviors and game play systems

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Senior Multiplayer Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Scripting to implement defined tasks
Drive prototypes that prove out and challenge your designs, and iterate quickly
Develop the character and player progression
Collaboratewith engineers to tune player mechanics and AI
7-10 years of progressively complex related experience

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Clearly communicate every detail of the game’s design to the team
Be the Casino studio’s central point of contact for the design needs of all games
Own the vision for all slot and casino games
Establish and communicate design standards
Evolve game design documents and prototypes to maximise clarity for the development teams and QA
Be the design evangelist for GSN’s Casino Studio through knowledge of competitor trends, insights, and the industry’s best-practices
Under the guidance of the Creative Director, transform high-level feature designs into a detailed brief
Design new features for social casino games on multiple platforms
Generate and communicate all design requirements
Work closely with the team leads to identify opportunities to excite and attract players
Review and analyze the app’s overall performance and make design-focused suggestions to drive engagement, retention, and monetization
Work with the production team to turn design ideas into actionable stories and tasks
Research and apply best-practices from real money casino game design and evolve to the social casino to meet or exceed those standards
Collaborate with all disciplines closely throughout the development process in order to achieve the goals of each milestone
Gather competitive intelligence by regularly researching and documenting trends and statistics
Confidently communicate new designs and findings to the team by developing clear presentations

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Senior Game Designer M/F Resume Examples & Samples

The design of some of the core game mechanics and core gameplay of a high-profile game
In collaboration with the gameplay team, you will have to prototype, iterate and deliver some key features of the game
In collaboration with the UI/UX team, make sure your features are perfectly exposed and clear for the player to ensure their accessibility
In collaboration with the tech teams and content teams you find the most efficient solution to leverage the quality of the features you’ll be in charge throughout the content
Provide design documents throughout the production life cycle from hi-level concept to specific test cases
In a Senior design position
In design of rich systems and 3Cs (core gameplay)
In collaboration with UI/UX team
In collaboration with user research / focus group / lab / community
A strong experience in AAA games is recommended

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Principal Software / Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze, design, document, implement, maintain assets, and game engine scripts for a variety of 2D and 3D projects
Provide leadership to designers and other content developers, oversee planning and design documentation
Contribute game design approaches to pitch proposals to increase interest, engagement, and retention
Introduce game elements to non-traditional platforms such as training, operation, and education
Work with artists to create and implement content
Participate in relevant aspects of application design with program management
Manage game content within budget and achieve performance requirements
Participate in the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, and for progress in accordance with schedules
Respond to and resolve technical issues during development and participate in content integration efforts
Mentor and teach all levels of Design staff in area of specialization/mastery
Assist Director in the management of project/product art direction
Responsible for maintaining a cohesive look across project’s levels
Offer feedback to management on ways to improve workflows and processes and help enforce these with the team
Act as main point of contact to communicate project progress between teams and art management (Leads and Director)

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Experience coming up with competitive math models from scratch,
Experience applying player psychology and/or game design in math models
Experience leading a game from concept to actual final product

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Assistant Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Help design and develop MLB THE SHOW’s feature set
Identify what users yearn for, and turn it into truly innovative game features
Seek out the best ideas, regardless of where they come from, and make them real
Quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract concepts
Logical thinker with strong attention to detail
Positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
Ability to think outside yourself and into the shoes of your varying demographics
Knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, and a personal understanding of video game fun
Cover Letter that includes
Why you are interested in working on MLB The Show?
What games you are currently playing?
Interest in the sport of baseball and a willingness to live and breathe it
Experience in game or software development, especially UI/UX
Strong math and organizational skills
In-depth understanding of sports management, specifically nuanced management rules
Basic knowledge of scripting languages and code (eg, XML, C++, Ruby)

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Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Competency in Game Design, proficiency in basic programming and production tools
Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community
Lead design initiatives and game production in the lab
Oversee student staff and contractors
Communicate and follow through with stakeholders
Organize project assets and archives
Coordinate game design and play test sessions
Promote projects and submit work for shows and awards
Present work at conferences and events

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Senior Game Designer, Economy Resume Examples & Samples

Own key aspects of economy design (e.g. how players use in-game currencies), and work with other teams to drive development towards the vision laid out by the Game Director and Creative Director
Create and maintain living design documentation in line with the project's schedule, and that accurately conveys all necessary information to the Design, Art and Programming Teams
Guides and mentor associate designers where appropriate
Other game design responsibilities as assigned
Design experience on at least one successful AAA title
At least 7 years of game design experience, with some relevant work in online and game economies
Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Experience with Unreal Editor (any recent version, but ideally 4) a plus

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Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Serves as a leader within the department by fostering ownership of the game design tasks by soliciting the team for their input throughout the design and production process
Manage the preproduction of new titles, originating game ideas and features, and creating initial concept docs to pitch internally
Develop the talents of other designers
Write creative narrative elements of the game including working with Artists for a Walkthrough Game Design Presentation
Write detailed design spec documents for the development team to follow
Conduct regular planning and reviewing sessions with appropriate team members
Provide game design expertise working with the team to clearly define all aspects of the game that impact the end-user, including game play, interface, plot, premise, script, animation, sound, art style
Serve as the lead member of the design staff by playing the game frequently to review the design implementation and provides team with constructive feedback as necessary
Demonstrate a mastery of gaming products by mastering the platform requirements, development environment, tools, and utilities
Responsible for mentorship, evaluations, conflict resolution and recognition of the staff to maintain highly motivated and engaged employees
Maintain familiarity with competitor products and share highlights with team
4+ years as a Game Designer in a software development environment or equivalent experience
Knowledge of current trends in video gaming and online gaming in the mobile, social/casual, console, and PC markets
3 years of game design experience or experience in game production
Familiarity with game play features of current casino video and mechanical slots
Video game development, particularly in mathematical and puzzle games
Adept with Word, Excel, InDesign and Flow Chart software (such as Visio or similar)

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Create or adapt leading game features to work with an existing game
Pitch new ideas to the team/ hold brainstorming sessions
Tune and model complex systems using Excel
Write copy, names, and narrative elements of game
Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly
Work with product managers, developers and artists to oversee the implementation of new features and systems
Ability to describe user experience stories and create wireframe screens and flows
Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and best practices to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design

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Senior Slots Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Assist the preproduction of new titles, originating game ideas and features, and creating initial concept docs to pitch internally
Write creative narrative elements of the game
Assist the creation of detailed design documents for the development team to follow
Work with developers and artists to oversee the implementation of new features and system
Keep up with trends in both social and real casino industries
Strong knowledge of slot machine design, math, and functionality
Passion to create fun games with an engaging player experience
Ability to work well in a team environment

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Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Provide a deep knowledge in mobile game design, especially Match 3/Puzzle genres, and LOVE playing mobile games
Manage and lead a match-3 puzzle game design team by setting goals and providing ongoing guidance to the team members
Use an intricate knowledge of spreadsheets to balance complex systems and economies across our Mania games
Drive analysis, iteration, and execution on live Mania games to improve monetization, retention, and long term engagement
Create and drive concepts for existing and new games using best industry practices while meeting business objectives
Drive tool creation and improvement with a focus on delivering excellence with efficiency
Deconstruct and analyze successful mechanics in competing mobile and social games
Advocate good design practices and processes across titles
Mentor and guide team members in spec writing, systems design, tuning, data analysis, and career growth
Has 4+ years as a designer on live games and 1-2 years management experience
Expert in spreadsheets to balance complex systems and economies
Organized in design process from concept to implementation
Knowledgeable in mobile F2P and virtual goods
Works closely with other designers and disciplines in a highly collaborative, agile environment
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Lead Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Provide a deep knowledge in mobile game design, especially Simulation/Invest Express genres, and LOVE playing mobile games
Manage and lead Invest Express/Simulation game design team by setting goals and providing ongoing guidance to the team members
Use an intricate knowledge of spreadsheets to create, evaluate, and balance complex systems and economies across our Story games
Drive analysis, iteration, and execution on live Story games to improve monetization, retention, and long term engagement

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Senior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Knowledgeable in mobile game design, especially Simulation/Invest Express genres, and LOVE to play mobile games
Use an intricate knowledge of spreadsheets to balance complex systems and economies across our Story games
Possess a passion for analyzing, iterating, and executing on Story titles to improve monetization and retention
Collaborate across disciplines to create scaleable specifications for new features, improvements, and games
Help mentor team members in spec writing, systems design, tuning, and data analysis
Has 3+ years as a designer on live games
Proficient in spreadsheets to balance complex systems and economies
Uses data and feedback to analyze and improve player experience
Passion for games, especially ours, with a deep understanding of what makes mobile games fun, current best practices, and emerging marketing trends
BS/BA in a quantitative field or equivalent game systems design experience

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Design match 3 puzzles and level layouts for casual games
Drive analysis, iteration, and execution on levels for live Mania games to improve monetization, retention, and long term engagement
Create and drive concepts for live game features, puzzle obstacles, and monetization features while meeting business objectives
Manage game item and level definitions in a SQL database
Has 2+ years as a designer on live games and at least 1-2 on match 3 games
BS/BA in a quantitative field or equivalent puzzle game design experience

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Game Designer, Commanders Resume Examples & Samples

Design compelling Co-op Missions commanders with unique game mechanics using StarCraft 2 design principles
Create high level commander concepts, progression upgrades, in game research, achievements, mastery power, and overall balance
Capture the fantasy of iconic characters in the StarCraft 2 universe
Continual iteration on the balance of commanders in the Co-op Missions mode, based on feedback from the team and community
Cover letter which should include: Why you are interested in working at Blizzard, what games you are currently playing, and your experience with StarCraft 2

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Junior Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Pitch, design and prototype core game systems
Implement, balance and bug fix gameplay features, overseeing them from concept to final implementation
Collaborate with the team to ensure the implementation of systems into actual gameplay maintaining the overall balance between multiple gameplay systems

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Senior Game Designer, R&D Resume Examples & Samples

Provides vision for new game concepts and superior execution on existing concepts for Magic products and experiences
Leads product and experience design teams for Magic
Supports project teams and their participants and leaders as assigned/necessary
Represents R&D as an expert on technical aspects of game design, gaming industry trends, and Magic gaming consumer needs
Delivers all assigned products on-time, on-budget, and at high quality
Improves Magic design processes
Establishes and maintains relationships with the Magic Brand team and the Digital Publishing team
Maintains current knowledge of competitors’ products, where applicable
We believe Magic makes a difference
We focus on growing Magic’s audience

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Game Designer, R&D Resume Examples & Samples

Contributes ideas, insights, and concepts toward the design of Magic products and other game experiences
Participates in designing the vision for new game concepts and the execution on existing concepts for Magic products and experiences
Designs Magic cards and mechanics that support and advance the product vision
Participates in playtests and provides feedback
Actively participates in team meetings and discussions by adding constructive, reasoned, provocative insights to the conversation
Initiates prototype teams working on speculative projects, and contributes to such teams that others have initiated
Works closely with partners in Digital, CAPS, Marketing, and other departments
Maintains current knowledge of competitors products where applicable
We believe in discovery, surprise, and strategy
We listen
We improve.We collaborate

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with the Creative Director, Lead Designer and Design Team, as well as Programmers and Artists on design specifications and software
Design and iterate software with others to create a world class gaming experience
Practice iterative design techniques to integrate player feedback and playtest data
Inspire those around you to constantly strive for the best in themselves and the game they are creating
Focus on Amazons Customer and Player Obsession. We exist to make people smile
At least 5 years of game design experience on large scale AAA game team
At least 3 years in a specific Game Designer role responsible for a key area or feature
Proven experience in a professional game production pipeline on a AAA team
At least 1 shipped AAA game in a Game Designer position
Multiplatform design and development experience
Full development cycle experience, from first ideation to ship
A true gamer. You live and breathe the games you make and regularly play other games for fun
Examples of high quality collaboration with wider team and Lead Designer
High quality Game Design examples
High quality communication, problem solving and iteration skills

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Game Designer Alexa Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with the Executive Producer, the wider Design team, and collaborate with other discipline leads to align on player experiences and needs, while continuing to evolve the gameplay
Design games that are unique to the Alexa platform and capabilities; create fulfilling, replayable, low friction experiences; design to drive ongoing engagement throughout product lifecycle
Create, tune, and balance game play with a holistic, "get your hands dirty" approach
Prototype, implement and balance system variables to create an entertaining gameplay experience for a diverse array of play styles
Develop data-gathering and validation methods; analyze player experience feedback and data to implement game improvements and tuning changes
Create and maintain game design documents, which clearly and visually articulate the goals, player experiences, and edge use cases, and can be used to build out technical design documents
Work with partner teams on the scheduling, scoping and integration of designs, as well as feature development goals and execution
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years creating clear and concise game designs for new games and new features
5+ years generating and refining game mechanics and themes
Experience owning the design for the full production cycle of at least 1 shipped game title
Experience with programming and scripting languages such as: C#, Python, or Javascript
Passionate gamer with in-depth knowledge of current commercial game titles across multiple categories, such as video games and board games
Experience with Alexa Skills Kit, Voice User Interface Design, BT and IoT communication protocols
Experience with engines such as Unity, Unreal, or CryEngine
Experience working with agile production methodology and software development production and workflow pipelines
Experience leading cross-functional teams on products delivered from prototype to polish
Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

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Game Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Do what needs to be done to get features in the game and up to our standard of quality
Create and present new concepts for development as needed
Assist the entire design team by identifying and creating techniques, structures and tools used to guide the evolution of game design within the studio
Interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
Must be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production team (both internally and externally)
Understanding of the industry, where technology is headed, etc
Must be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement content you’ve designed
Must have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of video game fun
Must possess quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract concepts
Ability to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail
Must be able to create and maintain designs, and vision for project over multi-year project life cycles, must be able to envision and articulate long-term strategies for franchise development and platform transition
Knowledge of software tool capabilities and platform constraints, ability to integrate technology changes, ability to commission and integrate new technologies
Shipped a game made with the Unity Game Engine with Development Tools
Shipped a game in a Level Design or Gameplay Design role
Any experience in game or software development is valued, especially if in a design capacity
Basic knowledge of scripting languages and code (eg, XML, C++, PERL) is valued but not required
College Degrees are worth something

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Game Designer, Balance Resume Examples & Samples

Working with the design team to determine balance changes needed, to keep the competitive game scene both engaging and fair
Designing balance changes to accommodate both a casual and competitive audience
Creating maps for multiplayer ladder, and working with other groups to get them to a shippable state
Constant playtesting and iteration on unit changes and new maps for StarCraft 2’s ladder
Staying up-to-date on internal balance reports, tournament match ups, and community feedback across different mediums
Watching all tournaments, and dissecting matches to determine areas needing balance changes
Coordinate and communicate with esports, community members, and pro players regarding balance updates
Cover letter which should include: Why you are interested in working at Blizzard, and your experience with StarCraft 2

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