ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES
Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.
Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.
The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO’s Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Creative Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).
OUR VALUES
- Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
- We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
- Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
- Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
- Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.
ABOUT THE JOB
Gunzilla Games are looking to recruit a Senior Game Designer to join us working on our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, currently available as Early Access on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S, and PC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Game Designer, you will:
- Take ownership for the Design of Game features driving end-to-end implementation across the team.
- Maintain clear design and technical documents using Confluence, JIRA, and Microsoft Office tools alongside other disciplines.
- Collaborate with other developers and designers to share and gather essential information and be consistent within your work.
- Communicate and present designs clearly to your team and management across all disciplines.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ Years experience in AAA game development in a senior role.
- Proven experience in game design with an emphasis on multiplayer and/or live “as a service” games.
- Proficiency in using Unreal Engine 5 or 4 and Blueprints.
- Adapt or rework designs when needed to meet any technical or production constraints.
- Excellent communication skills, adept at conveying ideas and collaborating effectively.
- Ability to collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to ensure across-the-board consistency.
- Stay up to date on best practices to keep up with the industry, develop your skills, and refresh your knowledge.
- Ability to create and maintain comprehensive design documentation and specifications.
BONUS SKILLS
- Experience with third-person shooter mechanics.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
- Strong scripting and coding skills for rapid prototyping.
- Knowledge of current gaming trends and player behaviors.
- Experience with AI design and behavior scripting.
GUNZILLA OFFERS*
- Unlimited Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Working
- Work from Home
- Health Insurance
- Bonuses
- English / German Courses
- Public Transportation
- Relocation & Accommodation Support
- Office Perks & Gym Membership
*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position
