Looking for a Mid-Senior Game Designer!


Yacht Club Games is looking for a talented mid to senior level game designer to join our 2D game team. We are looking for eager candidates to help us build great games!


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with all disciplines to design and direct gameplay features to achieve the goals of the project at an utmost level of quality.

  • Solve problems using the tools/time/scope available to craft unique and enjoyable play.

  • Perform reviews of all gameplay content and provide meaningful feedback.

  • Iterate on designs based on team and community input, playtests, and metrics.


Requirements

  • Passionate about playing and making games

  • Strong Level design skills

  • Strong writing and communication skills.

  • Deep historical knowledge of games

  • Able to confidently work with the programming team to design and develop gameplay features and systems.

  • Excellent creative, analytical, and organizational skills

  • Ability to write and maintain detailed design documentation throughout a project life cycle.

  • Advanced knowledge of level editing tools.

  • Self-motivated and curious with a willingness to continue learning.

  • Able to quickly become proficient in a variety of proprietary development tools.

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in game design, including senior or lead design experience on a shipped product.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing recent work


Desirable

  • Proficiency in 3D software (Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, 3ds Max, etc)

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.

  • Scripting experience

  • Familiarity with SVN


Perks

  • Every member is a core part of the team, involved in any part of the company that interests them!

  • Working in our beautiful office located in Los Angeles!

  • Robust medical and dental insurance

  • Profit Sharing and Bonus plans

  • 401k Retirement Plan

  • Unlimited vacation and sick days

  • Free onsite parking

  • Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks!

  • Chance to work with a top-notch team on cool and unique games!


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