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At Scopely, we’re passionate about inspiring play every day. We’re a global team of game lovers developing, publishing, and innovating in the gaming industry, connecting millions of players worldwide. Currently, we’re building an exciting AAA multiplayer action game for consoles, PC, and mobile using Unreal Engine 5 — a stylized fantasy experience with massive potential.
Role Overview:
As Lead Game Designer - Sandbox, you’ll shape moment-to-moment gameplay, including combat, camera, and traversal systems. Working within a skilled, dynamic team, you’ll have significant responsibility to craft engaging mechanics for millions of players.
What You’ll Do:
- Understand player motivations to guide design decisions
- Collaborate with project leads and designers to create compelling gameplay
- Brainstorm, document, and help bring gameplay systems to life
- Work cross-functionally to ensure features are accessible and engaging
- Produce clear, concise game design specs
- Iterate based on player and team feedback for optimal fun and function
- Playtest and refine existing game designs continuously
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience designing combat and movement systems focused on long-term fun
- Background with complex gameplay systems featuring multiple progression paths
- Ability to thrive in an international, multicultural, cross-disciplinary team
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and open to giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Knowledge of live game environment design and feature modeling
Bonus Points:
- Experience with MMO, Action RPG, or similar genres
- Experience with social gameplay elements
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary (see range above for select states)
- Equity and performance bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits: healthcare, retirement plans, pet insurance, paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and more
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