Full-Time

Lead Systems Designer

Posted on 11/15/2022

PlayStation Global

PlayStation Global

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops gaming consoles and accessories

Hardware
Consumer Software

Senior

Remote + 1 more

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in system design, with at least one shipped title (excluding academic projects)
  • Detail-oriented, thorough, and proactive - Seek information to solve issues from all areas of game development on your own
  • Thorough understanding of game workflows and pipelines
  • Strong documentation and data organization. Follow established name schemes and document new processes that you create or use on a daily basis
  • Experience using both text-based and GUI-based scripting systems
  • Knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres/trends
  • Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D programs
  • Full understanding of game workflows and pipelines
  • Desire to learn new techniques and technologies
  • Desire to mentor and share experience/knowledge with others
Responsibilities
  • Develop player interaction systems that link combat and level designs
  • Provide support in areas such as scripting, art integration, and tools design
  • Collaborate with engineers to create new tools and systems
  • Design, develop, and polish unique game content and systems
  • Evolve gameplay systems while pulling from extensive knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres/trends

PlayStation offers a range of gaming consoles, accessories, and immersive experiences, including the PS5 console, DualSense controllers with haptic feedback, and the PS VR2 with 4K HDR visuals, known for delivering cutting-edge gaming technology and experiences to millions of fans worldwide. The main technologies used in the products include haptic feedback, 4K HDR visuals, and state-of-the-art graphics.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

1994

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-15%

1 year growth

-26%

2 year growth

-24%

Benefits

Health and wellness: Medical (PPO, HDHP, and HMO), dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, education reimbursement program, wellness reimbursement, identity theft protection, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, business travel accident insurance, 4.5% 401(k) match, commuter program, additional voluntary programs (group legal, pet insurance, auto and home insruance), onsite flu shots and biometric screenings

Family and time off: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, paid parental leave, adoption assistance program, 529 college savings plan match, back-up child care, parental and elder care coaching

Perks: Sony product discounts, passport perks program, monthly $10 Playstation Network voucher, employee referral bonus, game launch events

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