Senior Systems Designer - Remote

Overview

Echtra Games is a medium sized and growing game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules!

In Short

• Design, iterate on, and communicate the vision for game systems, including character progression, skills, and combat
• Prototype and implement player skills, passive abilities, and other systems using Unreal Engine tools
• Strategically balance systems and progression to create a captivating player experience.
• Create and manage implementation for game data, such as skill trees, combat formulas, stats, and attributes.
• Continuously research and analyze other games for inspiration that can make our designs even stronger.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Art teams in the creation of tools and content.
• Align with licensors to deliver content that respects and builds on a franchise while creating a new, unique experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience in a Game Design role with at least one shipped title.
• Experience with and passion for ARPG and looter shooter style games with a focus on progression systems and player choice.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine and implementing blueprints.
• Experience designing and/or implementing game progression systems, such as leveling, skill trees, or similar.
• Solid decision making and prioritization skills to create actionable tasks from various feedback.
• Strong understanding of how to effectively iterate on game systems and process feedback.
• Experience using existing assets and functional components to create new gameplay.

Benefits

• World-class benefits package
• 16 paid holidays per calendar year
• Unlimited discretionary time off
• Up to 6.5 sick days per calendar year
• Eligibility to participate in 401(K) plan
• Full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance