Senior Designer, Games

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States WARNERMEDIA Full time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.

Your New Role...
NetherRealm Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Designer for our Mobile Team. Here at NetherRealm we focus on the highest quality gaming experiences for both console & mobile. Be part of a gamer-focused culture and work with franchises such as Mortal Kombat and Injustice.

Candidates must be able to work proactively with high level goals from the Lead Designer while also being adept at communication with other disciplines such as Product Management, Art, Animation, and Tech. This position requires knowledge and experience in live mobile game ops.

Preferably candidates have experience working with external partners, especially international.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Partner with other disciplines such as Product Management to tune systems using both hard data from metrics as well as feedback from players & community.
  • Support NetherRealm's quality standards for all our games, both mobile & console.
  • Work closely with external partners. Strong communication skills are a must.
  • Develop, own, and maintain character and gear progression / growth systems.
  • Maintain communications with Product Management and external partners.
  • Review project roadmaps, assist in creating designs for updates
  • Review deliverables from external partners, assist when required
  • Balancing and systems maintenance and creation (when necessary for new systems)
  • Mentor junior designers on external partner teams

Qualifications & Experience..

  • Development experience with a successful top tier mobile or social game.
  • 5+ years in the overall gaming industry; 3+ in mobile or social gaming.
  • Deep understanding of the mobile gaming industry, trends, best practices, and standards.
  • Expert at using Excel and other spreadsheets.
  • Experience working with Product Management preferred
  • Experience working with international developers preferred
  • Experience with UE3 or UE4 preferred but not required.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at

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