At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Atomic Arcade is a brand-new video game development studio located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area led by industry veterans from AAA game and film studios. We are in the process of staffing up our development team with outstanding talent to build our first multi-platform, AAA game - a bold, new take on the GI JOE Universe starring the legendary character Snake Eyes! This is an excellent opportunity to not only build an outstanding AAA experience but to also help form the core foundations for the studio and team to build upon. We are proud to be part of Wizards of the Coast which is a division Hasbro.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, team-oriented Principal Designer to help us build an outstanding AAA, 3rd Person Action/Adventure game. The ideal candidate is passionate about the craft of gameplay designer and player experiences, you have experience crafting robust gameplay systems, abilities, combat synergies and content. You have high standards in everything you do and are dedicated to crafting the best experience for the player possible. You put the player first.

What You’ll Do:

• Define, implement and drive the design principles to build a whole new combat space.
• Help to set the direction for extensible combat systems and player mastery.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team to achieve experience goals.
• Build compelling second-to-second gameplay experiences.
• Help balance combat-related systems such as player leveling and experience, weapons, and damage.
• Collaboratively plan, design, and evaluate top notch abilitie’s gameplay.
• Collaborate with fellow Gameplay Designers to define and tweak game mechanics.
• Partner with other development teams to bring designs to life in-game.
• Mentor designers and help them grow in their careers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 7 years game development experience and significant contribution to multiple shipped AAA titles.
• Previous experience as a Combat Designer on a AAA game.
• Proven track record designing weapon systems, damage systems, abilities, or any other combat system on any scale.
• Experience designing, documenting, and building game feel systems with a focus on mechanics and philosophies that drive it.
• Ability to creatively align with the team and then take initiative locally and externally.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, including giving and handling feedback despite that ambiguity.
• Experience in Animation; able to talk anticipation, follow through, character and timing.
• Experience successfully leading interdisciplinary teams through several game development cycles.
• Passion for making and playing games.
• Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and teams.
• Self-sufficient and self-motivated, can perform duties with little oversight.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.