Senior Systems Designer, Player Abilities

Crystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of AAAA game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it.

Benefits for our full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, 12 company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.

Join us and shape the future of an amazing studio culture committed to creating award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider, the next Perfect Dark, and more!

 

At Crystal Dynamics, we believe in the transformative power of AAA game development. As a Senior Systems Designer with a specialization in player abilities, you play a pivotal role in architecting gameplay mechanics that will captivate our worldwide player base. Your efforts will sculpt and fine-tune dynamic interactions that uphold our vision and immerse gamers in experiences like no other. 

As a Senior Systems Designer, you will: 

• Design and implement gameplay mechanics focused on player abilities, ensuring persistent and captivating player involvement. 
• Engage in meaningful dialogues with fellow designers and leadership, transforming multifaceted design concepts into actual gameplay elements. 
• Work closely with Engineers and Animators to bring to life game mechanics, specifically player traversal and player abilities. 
• Collaborate with Level Designers, keeping them informed about the evolving design perspectives.
• Adjust and hone gameplay features, always bearing in mind the project's timelines, technical boundaries, and overarching gameplay goals. 
• Consistently deliver high-quality work within specified deadlines. 
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of design facets, providing a clear guide for the team. 

To be considered for this role, we require the following: 

• Extensive experience as a Systems Designer, developing game mechanics for high-fidelity games, with a focus on player centric mechanics.
• Advanced understanding of game design methodologies. 
• Highly proficient at implementing designs within commercial or proprietary game engines.  
• Expertise with visual scripting tools and editors.
• A deep understanding of animation systems and ability to collaborate with animation and engineering teams. 

Preference will be given to candidates who have: 

• Previously worked as a Senior Systems Designer.
• Experience and passion for creating systems, specifically for FPS games on PC/Console. 
• Proficiency with working within Unreal Engine. 
• Strong understanding of visual scripting, ideally Blueprints.
• Interest and ability to mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth and development.

It'll be a bonus if you also have: 

• Contributed to shipped AAA title as a Senior Designer, or equivalent. 
• Managed a team of 1+ designers.

The pay range for this role includes the annual base salary, not including bonus and the generous benefits package that Crystal Dynamics provides all full-time employees. Individual compensation is determined by work location within our approved states or regions, as well as additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about total compensation.

Pay Range (United States)$85,000—$120,000 USD

Not sure if you are qualified? We hope that you will still choose to apply so we may review your application!

Crystal Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to identifying and implementing positive and persistent measures to ensure equal opportunity in the recruitment, hiring, development, training, promotion and compensation of a diverse team employee group. This includes persons of different race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, political affiliation, age, veteran status, uniform service member status, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship, as well as any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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