Description

Yellow Brick Games is hiring a Game Designer to join our team of experienced developers working on an exciting new IP. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, animators, artists, level designers, game designers, and our game director to develop various aspects of our game progression.

Responsibilities

• Leverage our core game mechanics to design progression systems enhancing our hero move set and abilities for a 3rd person action-RPG game.
• Collaborate with other team members to implement character progression systems that feed the combat experience.
• Alongside other team members, implement and iterate these features from prototype to polish form.
• Partner with level designers and the game system team to ensure a balanced yet engaging economy loop.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a game designer and taking games from concept to completion.
• At least one shipped AAA or AA 3rd-person action title in the PC or console space.
• Experience and passion for designing progression systems.
• Comfortable in setting up and fine-tuning XP systems, loot tables, and the stats of an improving playable character.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Experience using blueprints in Unreal Engine, a plus.

Note: If you feel strongly that you have what it takes for this role but don’t check 100% of the boxes—that’s okay—we encourage you to apply anyway and highlight what you can bring to the table.