Game Designer

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We are a group of 16 passionate game creators working on amazing titles, some of which are based in the Lord of the Rings 💍 universe, as well as some unannounced IP’s. Black Sail Games has a great organizational culture founded on respect, freedom of opinion and long-term investments into staff 😊.

Since we want to provide gamers with AAA-quality experience within the Action Adventure genre, our games do not just have to look great, but also play great. Hence, we are looking for a Game Designer with great synthetic and analytical thinking 🕵️‍♂️.

Your primary duty is to help with the mechanical and system design of our internally developed IPs. Furthermore, you will be tasked with laying the groundwork for one of our 3D Action Adventure games focused on combat and RPG elements set in the early middle ages / viking setting.

Main responsibilities 🧩

• Design and prototype gameplay mechanics & systems
• Provide and update precise documentation about the above, as well as other features and story
• Generate and share game ideas with other designers, developers and artists
• Collaborate cross functional team to brainstorm, design, implement and balance game experiences
• Work closely with programmers to ensure a smooth implementation of your designs -> communication is key

Desired qualifications 🤹‍♂️

• 2+ years professional experience as Game Designer
• Experience in Unreal 4 (Editor)
• Fluent level of English (Written and Spoken)
• Strong knowledge of Game Design theory (systems & mechanics, learning curve, difficulty balancing, pacing, reward, accessibility)
• Ability to generate and formulate abstract-concepts in an easily digestible manner for the rest of the team
• Knowledge of console and PC game market, their flagship titles and their audience
• Fiery passion for abstract thinking, system design and game loops -> you need to breathe that stuff
• Technical knowledge and the ability to script is a big plus :)
  

Our Offer 🤝

• Competitive salary and benefit package including paid holidays and sick leaves
• Large personal impact on studio products as we encourage one to experiment / "go wild" with one's ideas
• Senior support from people who worked up to a decade in the videogame-industry and are always there to help
• Become early a part of a studio that thinks big and is global from the beginning (e.g. our team consist of 5 nationalities)
• Great work environment & awesome people to work with
• Easy-to-access, well-equipped and modern office located in Mokotow/Ursynow (close to metro Sluzew)
• Extensive company game library for research, inspiration and personal entertainment
• A diverse portfolio of projects in which one is involved based on individual skill set and desire for professional development

Interested? Send us your application here: jr@blacksailgames.com

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