[Hiring] Senior Designer, Gameplay @Warner Bros. Discovery

Role Description

Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Brothers Games Inc., seeks a senior level gameplay designer. Join the team who created Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World. You will work alongside other gameplay designers to develop moment-to-moment gameplay features that embody the vision and values articulated by the game’s directors.

• Design and implement verbs for both synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer gameplay
• Collaborate with fellow designers, artists, and engineers under the direction of the Lead Gameplay Designer
• Tune and balance gameplay elements
• Participate in regular playtests, provide and receive constructive feedback
• Maintain useful documentation of your designs and ensure there is always a single source of truth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a design role
• At least one shipped title in a professional design role; self-published independent projects for associate candidates
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Fluency with Unreal Engine 5, especially the gameplay ability system and blueprints
• Passion for games, a positive attitude, and a sincere desire to learn

Requirements

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages, especially C++
• Deep knowledge of the online RPG genre

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Vacation