Our client is currently seeking a talented Senior Game Designer to join the team and play an important role in shaping and executing the vision for their upcoming unannounced game title. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for strategy and simulation games and is comfortable with all levels of ownership: from personally designing features to providing high-level feedback and mentorship to other members of the Design team.

This is a salaried, full-time position at the office in Plymouth, Michigan (relocation assistance available).

Primary 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.

Stay abreast of trends and innovations in PC strategy games, integrating best practices into our designs.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

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.

Perks:

Dog-Friendly office!

401k match

Relocation assistance

Company wide shutdowns (1 week for Summer, 1 week for Christmas)

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CultureMill Recruiting

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CultureMill Recruiting is a fully remote recruiting agency supporting gaming studios and venture-backed tech companies throughout North America.

Our portfolio consists of clients across AAA Games, Mobile Games, AR/VR, and other venture-backed tech companies (Ed-Tech, Fin-Tech, Web3).

We conduct Executive to Entry level contingent searches across:

Software Engineering

Product / Design

Data Analytics

Art

At CultureMill we have a simple focus: building long-term relationships. We believe that culture is a competitive advantage and that people are the fundamental building blocks of any successful business. Whether you are a candidate or client, we spend the time getting to know you, your business, your talents, your differentiators. Our business is building lasting relationships, and helping you build yours.