My client is the creator of several top hit AAA games based in Finland and is looking for a World Systems Designer to create innovative and long-lasting gameplay for their new unannounced AAA project.

Are you constantly thinking about intriguing ways to excite your players and keep them invested in your game’s world? Are you obsessed with lore and a desire to create rich content that communities will devour? Do you design challenging systems that are so moreish your players plan their week around them?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, my client will be keen to speak with you!

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the creation of unique content and in-game events that delight players and encourage them to explore the game world
• Work with the design team to brainstorm and prototype new ways to keep players engaged and the community buzzing
• Spearhead the creation of compelling, innovative online game modes, including creating simplified level layouts and driving playtests and iteration
• Share knowledge and keep the team updated on trends and areas for innovation in the connected- gaming space

Requirements:

• At least 1 shipped AAA game as a designer focused on world system design and demonstrable experience creating compelling open-world systemic gameplay
• Passion for online play and a hunger to create cutting-edge connected experiences that extend the play experience in rich ways
• With an extensive knowledge of the online space, you’re already on the front line of the next big thing and understand intuitively what makes it appealing
• Knowledge and experience creating layouts using next-generation 3D level editors (e.g. Unreal 4, CryEngine)
• Experience scripting gameplay logic, level flow and prototyping using scripting languages (e.g. Lua, C# or equivalent)

What’s on offer?

• Relocation assistance
• Private healthcare, dental plans, extensive health and leisure insurance
• Vacation plan (with annual visits to your home country paid by the company)
• Finnish lessons and an orientation program
• Fully stocked cafe with free snacks and drinks
• Private gym

The successful candidates will receive a competitive salary dependant on their skills and experience.

Tagged as: Systems Design