Senior/Lead Game Designer @ IKA (VR Studio)

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Lead Game Designer

IKA is seeking a full-time Lead Game Designer to join the dedicated team working on a new VR/AR application that is on the cutting edge of bridging the gap between games and science. We need your expertise in creating fun and engaging game systems to thrill a whole new audience of scientists. We believe that VR is the future of scientific research and education, we would like you to be apart of our future.

IKA laboratory, analytical and processing technology offers a wide range of innovative equipment for numerous applications in research and development since over 100 years.Worldwide market leaders trust in our proven technology.

Responsibilities

• Define the game’s vision and game design documents

• Design and prototype core gameplay systems

• Create and maintain internal design documentation, including feature specifications and implementation guides

• Collaborate with the team to ensure the implementation of systems into actual gameplay and maintainoverall balance between multiple gameplay systems

• Design features which will increase user experience, engagement and retention

• Perform & analyze user testing and recommend design solutions

• Stay up to date on the state of the industry, trends (VR, AR, new game genres, new game design methods)


Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of game industry experience with 2 shipped console titles

• Ability to design and communicate gameplay systems to team

• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more current 3D game engines.

• Able to work autonomously, alone or in groups, when empowered with clear direction and trust

• Demonstrated ability to define and drive design process in a group setting, including giving, receiving, and internalizing critical feedback, running creative meetings, and remaining open to new ideas and challenges.


Pluses

• Unreal Engine 4 knowledge

• Console development experience

• VR experience as a creator or user

• Experience with high level programming languages ,especially C++

• Prior experience in a lead / management role

Additional Information

Benefits & Pay:

• very competitive salary (pay increase ranging from 35% or more from recent years salary)
• Equity offered for the VR/AR division (parent company around for 30+ years)
• Location of the company is close to France, Switzerland, the Black Forest and the Alps for those who like to travel or do outdoor activities on weekends
• Relocation and visa/immigration support will be provided by the company for the employee and family
• All office communications are in English
• Can spend 9 months a year in Germany but work 3 months per year remotely from anywhere in the world
• Comprehensive benefits package for employee and family
• 4-5 weeks or more of PTO/vacation time from day one
• Plans to open up a San Francisco office in a few years, so this person can move to/back to the US then

Contact: monika@8bitgo.com

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