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Cloud Imperium Games
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
Senior Games Designer
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Job Description
Cloud Imperium is looking for a Senior Games Designer to help lead the effort in creating and balancing gameplay systems for Star Citizen. Responsibilities: * Design and develop new features for Squadron 42 and the Persistent Universe, working closely with the lead designer and the game director to ensure Chris Roberts' vision becomes reality * Balance existing vehicle systems in a holistic manner and integrate new systems in the same way. * Use data analysis to plot how the game is being used, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for how to improve the experience. * Routinely collect feedback from user-testing, the development team, and design management. * Identify solutions to the problems expressed that won't negatively impact other systems or mechanics. * Must be able to implement systems and content that stretches the capabilities of existing systems. * Cleanly implement content with our designer tools and scripting language. * Develop prototypes that clearly articulate the vision of the features for which you are responsible. * Pitch concepts, designs, and full-proposals to project leads. * Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to execute game systems. * Create and refine gameplay mechanics. * Contribute to tools and workflow development, highlighting bottlenecks and suggesting areas where tools could improve workflow. Requirements: * 5+ years of professional experience in game development in a system/tech designer capacity * Experience shipping one large-scale 3D title from pre-production to release (PC, current or next-gen consoles) * Professional experience balancing gameplay systems; especially combat systems. * Must have knowledge in writing script to handle gameplay systems such as weapon balancing, navigation mechanics, basic AI behaviour, and scripted sequences * Positive, solution-orientated individual with a passion for game development * Experience with next-generation AAA game engines * Excellent sense for design and creating outstanding user experiences * Focused, motivated, and effective on all tasks until completion * A positive team-oriented attitude * Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision * Ability to complete tasks within given time constraints * Excellent English communication and written skills * Willing to relocate to Wilmslow, Cheshire * International travel may be required as part of this role