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Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Lakewood, Colorado and Tacoma, Washington. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how indie and middle-market games are made and marketed. Current and past titles / collaborations include: Halloween: The Game Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Arcadegeddon Predator: Hunting Grounds Friday the 13th: The Game Dead Alliance Star Citizen Evolve Armored Warfare Nexuiz
Senior Designer
Location
United States
Posted
159 days ago
Salary
$80K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Designer
IllFonic
• Design and implement core gameplay loops for both narrative-driven single-player campaigns and high-stakes multiplayer modes. • Monitor and maintain integrity of core gameplay systems throughout development with a gamer’s eye. • Learn and use existing gameplay infrastructure to assemble, tune, and solidify features in engine. • Work with engineering to hone development workflow and create new intuitive features using the plethora of tools in Unreal. • Design and tune complex progression systems, maintain weapon/ability balancing to always feel rewarding in a solo environment and fair in a competitive one. • Create detailed GDDs (Game Design Documents) and technical briefs that clearly communicate goals of incoming features to art, audio, and engineering teams for execution. • Foster a collaborative, positive, and productive team environment. Support team members in resolving conflicts, clarifying priorities, and maintaining focus on project objectives.
Job Requirements
- Loves to play video games and has for a long time.
- Proven experience (10+ years) as a Designer or Senior Designer on online multiplayer video games, with at least one shipped title in a similar role.
- Deep knowledge of the development process for online multiplayer games, including networking replication, matchmaking, server infrastructure, and live operations.
- Extensive experience with a feature-rich and complex game engine similar to Unreal Engine 5, applied to multiplayer game development.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge technical and creative disciplines across multiple teams to execute on complex designs.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving cross-disciplinary blockers efficiently.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira or similar) and methodologies, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at different stages.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and stakeholders across concurrent projects.
Benefits
- Flexible work location options including remote, hybrid or in office.
- 100% employee paid medical, dental and vision coverage + 50% coverage for dependents.
- 401k + 4% company match.
- Competitive salary in the independent game developer market, with career progression and continued education encouraged and supported by management at all levels.
- Royalty Bonus Plan paid out after each calendar quarter during the year.
- Unlimited PTO and over 4 weeks of mandated time off of work annually including Summer Break (the week of 4th of July), Winter Break (the last two weeks of the year) and an additional 7 holidays during the year.
- Additional non-competitive endeavors allowed.
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