Visionary Strategy Game Designer

1 week ago

Plymouth, Michigan, United States Stardock Corporation Full time

Stardock Corporation seeks a seasoned Senior Game Designer to shape and execute the vision for an upcoming AAA strategy game title. This is a salaried, full-time position at our office in Plymouth, Michigan, with relocation assistance available. The estimated salary for this role is $120,000 per year.

About Stardock Corporation

We are a leading developer of PC strategy games, known for our commitment to innovation and excellence. Our team is passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for strategy and simulation games, as well as a strong understanding of game mechanics and design principles. Key responsibilities include:

  • Create and translate high-level product goals into engaging and innovative game mechanics and player stories in collaboration with the Production, Art, Engineering, and Design teams.
  • Collaborate closely with other Senior Game Designers and the Creative Director to ensure cohesive and innovative game design across all project elements.
  • Brainstorm, develop ideas, create worlds, and contribute to the design of a new AAA strategy/simulation game.
  • Author, maintain, and interpret comprehensive Game Design Documents.
  • Script complex events, AI behaviors, and intricate game mechanics utilizing in-house tools and editors and Unreal Engine.
  • Oversee and maintain gameplay balance, swiftly addressing and resolving gameplay bugs.
  • Leverage generative AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline design workflows, ensuring efficient development processes.
  • Mentor and guide Associate Designers, fostering their growth and development.
  • Advocate for the Design team, ensuring their needs and ideas are effectively communicated.
  • Engage with our player base, evaluating and incorporating valuable feedback and suggestions.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, Computer Science or relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience with at least one shipped AAA game title.
  • Proven experience with at least one shipped strategy or simulation game.
  • Passion for PC strategy and simulation games and an understanding of their mechanics.
  • Broad familiarity and interest in history, anthropology, science fiction.
  • Excellent creative writing and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated ability to champion design ideas and inspire enthusiasm in others.
  • Experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new, often proprietary technology and tools.
  • Sense of ownership and responsibility in project work.
  • Experience with LUA or similar scripting languages.
  • Experience reading, implementing, and maintaining data with XML or similar.
Benefits

As a Senior Game Designer at Stardock Corporation, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of $120,000 per year.
  • Relocation assistance to join our team in Plymouth, Michigan.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

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