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Game Designer II

Game Designer II

Deep Field GamesWorkFromHome, Taranaki, New Zealand
5 days ago
Job description

Game Designer II

Deep Field Games is looking for an experienced Game Designer II to join our New Zealand-based team.

Responsibilities

  • Help create, oversee and balance game features and mechanics in current and future projects.
  • Work closely with the Design Director and code team to develop new features and improve existing ones.
  • Monitor community feedback and filter suggestions from the community for potential implementation into the game.

Qualifications

  • Intermediate proficiency with Unreal Engine interface and data structures.
  • Experience designing game features on at least one commercially-released game project.
  • Moderate understanding of design principles, game mechanics, player psychology, and basic design theory.
  • Experience with production software (Jira, Trello, etc.).
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work within established pipelines and project scope.
  • Strong work ethic and collaborative attitude.
  • Capable of working independently with some oversight.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially when writing design documentation intended for programmers or other team members of other disciplines.
  • Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with Blueprint design and / or scripting languages for prototyping and implementing game mechanics, including UE5 Behavior Trees.
  • Experience with design for first-person shooters and survival crafting games.
  • Benefits

  • Flexible hours outside core work times.
  • Remote work within NZ for this role.
  • Competitive contract : up to $90K (NZD) (depending on experience).
  • Application Instructions

    To apply, email and include :

  • State which position you are applying for (including the suffix I, II or III).
  • Brief cover letter (the email itself is fine).
  • Links to any past works and attach your CV / resume as a PDF.
  • Job Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries : Computer Games
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