Senior Systems Designer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Posted 15 Days Ago
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5 Locations
Remote
5-7 Years Experience
Gaming • Software
The Role
The Senior Systems Designer will design and optimize systems for player engagement in AAA game initiatives, focusing on monetization and player experience through data-driven design. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to create systems that enhance user experience is essential, alongside leadership and technical problem-solving skills.
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Description

What we are looking for:

Escape Velocity is looking for an experienced Systems Designer. You are a master of spreadsheets, possess strong analytical skills, and love the challenge of interpreting large amounts of data and determine the right knobs to turn to give players a fantastic metagame experience. Your Excel knowledge is strong, your systems design is top notch, and your understanding of major game systems is unparalleled. You are exactly the designer we need for an exciting new AAA IP at Escape Velocity Entertainment.

Requirements

What we will do together:

  • Design and iterate on systems across a broad range of key game initiatives, focused on fun and engaging ways for players to spend time and money (e.g., battle passes, monetization frameworks, reward-unlocks, and related features).
  • Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Design Director, Systems Design Lead, and with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, artists, UX/UI, and data analysts, to develop systems that create best-in-class, player-centric experiences.
  • Proactively design and optimize systems that improve player experiences related to earning and purchasing content, with a focus on healthy long-term engagement and monetization.
  • Champion data-driven design, leveraging analytics, player feedback, and market insights to iterate on systems and enhance the overall player experience.
  • Advocate for the player at all times, putting the player experience first when considering and making all design decisions.

What you will bring:

  • A can-do attitude that is player oriented…systems design is one of the most technical areas of design, but you remember that simplicity is often a player’s best friend.
  • At least two shipped AAA games where you worked in a systems design capacity on initiatives related to player investment, i.e. systems and features supporting how players spend time and money to earn content.
  • Expert knowledge of off-the-shelf design tools, and expertise with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)
  • Professional understanding of the many major metagame systems found in contemporary game titles, and a keen know-how for how those systems work.
  • Leadership skills that include truly caring about the career growth of those that work for you and around you.
  • Strong creative and technical problem solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills
Benefits

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:


Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing . We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that not wasting and all always working on the most important things. Finally (and importantly) dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.



How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered​ regardless ​of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

Top Skills

Excel
Unreal Engine
The Company
44 Employees
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