Lead Content Designer @ Jackalyptic Games

The cryptid. A legendary myth that combines two halves into a whole. We as game developers work in harmony to build legendary games that delight with every press of a button to take the world by storm with games of Jackalyptic proportions.

We’re serious about our craft, but don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re that mythical mixture of developers determined to be a passionate yet caring game studio because our people make us who we are.

We strive to be a diverse and inclusive team working together to make fun with the press of a button. We’re always looking for talented people so come join us and let’s make something awesome!

Position: Lead Content Designer
Location: Remote Working Arrangement

Jackalyptic Games is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Content Designer to join our team. As the Lead Content Designer, you will work closely with our game design and development teams playing a pivotal role in driving the creative direction of our projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the mission/quest design process from concept to implementation, leading a team of skilled designers, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of exceptional gaming experiences. The Lead Content Designer will have a unique opportunity to shape content mechanics and systems, storytelling through play, and player engagement strategies that resonate with our target audience.

Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of game designers, providing guidance and fostering an environment of creativity and innovation
• Plan and maintain milestones and sprints with Production and Design teams
• Collaborate with the creative, art, programming, and production teams to develop and execute the overall game vision and design strategy
• Drive the creation and iteration of game design documents, including content mechanics, content systems, level design, and narratives
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies to inform design decisions
• Conduct playtests and gather user feedback to iterate on game designs and enhance player satisfaction
• Participate in recruiting and hiring efforts to expand the design team as needed
• Plan and manage cross discipline Strike Teams with specific objectives and goals
• Provide guidance and feedback on all things gameplay to keep within the guidelines of the Intellectual Property and the vision of the game
• Maintain a standard for design implementation
• Create compelling content that drives storytelling through play

Requirements:
• 7+ years of experience in game design, with a proven track record of successful titles shipped
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or management role within the gaming industry.
• 4-year degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in using industry-standard game design tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.)
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and interactive storytelling.
• Exceptional creative and analytical thinking, with the ability to solve complex design challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Proficient in direction of level designs for MMOs
• Proficient in design scripting tools, like Blueprints

Nice-to-Have:
• Knowledge of Warhammer IP
• MMO experience, as player or developer
• Experience with licensed IP game development.

Jackalyptic Games Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other protected status as required as by law.

Lead Content Designer

Jackalyptic Games

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