SENIOR SYSTEMS DESIGNER

Traega Entertainment is looking for Senior Systems Designer that is a passionate crafter of compelling gameplay systems.

You are experienced in systems design with shipped titles that demonstrate your prowess. You take initiative with creative solutions for problem solving. Your technical mind and scripting knowledge enables you to create prototypes of your creative visions. You are experienced leading feature teams and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to create compelling, memorable user experiences.

You are dedicated and organized, bringing cohesion to the systems you create. You have a team first mindset and strong capacity for mentorship.

This is a full-time, on-site position in the Nashville, Tennessee area working on a new PC/Console franchise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create exciting gameplay systems that support the creative vision of the game
Collaborate with Senior Management and other members of the Design team to define and implement core gameplay systems
Prototype gameplay systems for evaluations by the Game Director and other Senior Management for inclusion into the game
Iterate on your gameplay systems based on playtesting feedback
Lead feature-specific strike teams
Ensure a noteworthy game through close collaboration with multidisciplinary team members
Conduct gameplay evaluations providing feedback and suggestions to help fine tune and improve the user experience
Locate and fix bugs in both your own and your colleague’s work
Mentor junior designers on the team

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years game development with a Systems Design contribution to at least one shipped AAA title
Experience with Unreal Engine content tools and level editing pipelines
A strong Scripting background, particularly with UE’s Blueprint tool
Ability to quickly adapt to new pipelines and content tools
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to motivate a highly collaborative team effort
Ability to mentor junior members of the design team
Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and coordinate work efforts to meet objectives
Passion, enthusiasm, and experience designing a variety of system types
Excellent documentation skills to create clear, cohesive specifications and flow charts for system behaviors

PLUSES

Multiple shipped AAA titles in Unreal Engine
Experience designing systems for multiplayer titles
Combat Design Experience
A love for the Open World Crafting Survival genre
Familiarity or adeptness with other areas of game development
Continued awareness of the latest tools, workflows, techniques, user experiences, and other development trends in the industry
Additional skills and competencies that could benefit a game development team

BENEFITS

Small independent studio that is self-funded (no VCs, outside investors, or publishers)
Aggressive Profit Sharing program
Highly collaborative and creative work environment
Emphasis on work-life balance with 35 hour work weeks and an anti-crunch culture
Flexible workdays with Core Hours from 10am-3pm
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available
High quality of life in Nashville, TN and living in Franklin, TN
The Nashville area is a growing economic location
Excellent public school system

HOW TO APPLY

Email: jobs@traega.com
Include:
"Application: "Senior Systems Designer" in the subject line
Cover letter
Resume