Senior Systems Designer – AAA MMORPG – London – Permanent

OPM’s client, a well-known games development studio, currently building a team in London to lead development on a new and highly ambitious title. They’re are looking to grow a relatively small, tight-knit team, capable of delivering big ideas through experience, smart process, and world-class tools.

They’re currently looking for a talented and experienced Senior Systems Designer to work with the rest of the development team in the creation and maintenance of core gameplay mechanics on an unannounced action MMORPG with them in London.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in a mixture of competencies including missions, progression, itemization, crafting, NPE/NPJ, and monetization. The Senior Systems Designer will also be responsible for maintaining and improving the health of various systems including balance, bug fixing, system improvements, and development of new features.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding and experience in balancing complex interactions between systems
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive within a collaborative environment
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Some scripting experience e.g. Lua, C#, C++

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and manage game systems such as balance, progression, itemization and others.
• Find the harmony at the intersection of several systems as they pertain to the overall game experience
• Produce system design documentation
• Prototype game systems within toolset
• Work closely with other designers to create and refine the game experience
• Quality check and debug work regularly
• Work with leads to implement changes based on feedback

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Multiplayer shooter combat design experience
• Experience with scripting tools or languages
• Experience with UE4 Blueprints

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 415!

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