BLACKMILL STUDIO - GAME DESIGNER

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

BlackMill Games seeks a talented Game Designer with 5+ years of experience to design and develop captivating WW1 FPS gameplay. You'll work with the team to create historically accurate and engaging experiences, balancing gameplay mechanics, and fostering a strong community. Experience with multiplayer FPS, game design paradigms, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Description de l'offre d'emploi

BlackMill Games brings history to life in video games. Every project is carefully researched to provide authentic details combined with compelling gameplay within a historical setting.

Over the last decade we have built a solid reputation as a developer for supporting and caring for our games in the long run. We always go the extra mile to deliver games made with great attention to detail.

https://www.blackmillgames.com/

Coming from humble origins as solo developers, the team has organically grown over the last few years to 20 talented people from a variety of locations.

BlackMill Games is a fully remote company and has strong methodologies around this.

The team has an open and friendly culture where you will feel right at home.


Main descriptions: 

  • Ideate and design fitting game, and meta-game designs within the historical context of WW1
  • Work with product managers, developers and artists to oversee the implementation of new features and systems from ideation to shipment
  •  Taking ownership over the designs you create, working closely with the producer and creative directors’ vision to create a historically accurate representation of WW1 FPS Combat
  • Assist developers who are prototyping new gameplay by offering design guidance and create briefs, system outlines, technical specifications and visual concepts
  • Craft concise design documents, including one-pager briefs, system outlines, and other tools, to ensure clear and effective communication of design ideas.
  • Assist with the UX design of features such as inventory, matchmaking, communication and Heads up displays
  • Reviewing balance using input from community and analytics data and engage with the community about the game design

Pré-requis du poste

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience: You shipped at least 1 commercial title on PC or Console, or have extensive experience inpersonal projects such and/or mods.
  • Experience with, and knowledge of historical multiplayer First Person Shooters, especially realistic hard-coreshooters. These are not new to you.
  • You excel at generating innovative ideas, possess a high level of creativity, and are skilled in the ideation processfrom concept to execution.
  •  Strong knowledge of multiplayer game balancing, FPS gunplay mechanics, meta games, match pacing and FPSgenre conventions.
  • You work well in a remote team environment and are an excellent communicator, capable of creating clear andconcise concepts.
  • You are capable of using 2D tools to create excellent concepts and designs
  • Broad knowledge of, and expertise in, game design paradigms and design methodologies. 
  • You have a proven track record of making excellent game design documents
  • You keep up with current industry trends including new game design techniques, engines

Bonus Skills/Experience :

  • Affinity for World War 1
  • Worked in Unity before
  •  Scripting/Code Experience
  • You have experience with handling data and telemetry
  • You have an affinity for level design and visuals

Additional Informations: 

  •  Interest in World War History, especially world war 1 or 2
  • Affinity with gaming: you are an avid / competitive or casual FPS player
  • You are located in Europe
  • Available for 32-40 hours per week
  • Read, write and talk excellent English

What we offer

● Work on a million selling commercial game franchise
● Close knit team with various game activities outside of work hours
● The opportunity to shape parts of the games as you see fit as designer
● Remote work and flexible working hours
● Role distribution can be tailored to your preferences over time
● Healthy no-crunch work ethic
● Company sponsored in-person meetup

About The Company

Focus Entertainment is one of Europe’s leading video game publishers and developers.

Our goal is to offer players worldwide unique experiences. Our editorial policy stands out through innovative ideas which transcend the boundaries of video games. With 20 years of expertise and success we bring talented people and video game creators together, offering high-quality services and publishing expertise.

We support innovative projects, without compromise on quality, investing in projects ranging from the development of a title to total integration of a studio. Our partners join a creator of successful franchises, such as A Plague Tale, Farming Simulator, and SnowRunner, bringing them global standing.

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