Senior Game Designer (Strategy Games)

3 Months ago • All levels • Game Design

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Job Description

Senior Game Designer for strategy games, must have experience with shipped AAA strategy games and passion for PC strategy games.
Must have:
  • AAA game experience
  • Strategy game experience
  • PC strategy passion
  • Game design expertise
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine
  • Generative AI
  • Gameplay balance
  • Design mentorship
Perks:
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Relocation assistance
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About the job

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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About The Company

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. 

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