Senior Content Designer - Echtra Games Austin, TX Bay Area, CA Carlsbad, CA Chicago, IL Eugene, OR
Company: ZYNGA INC
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Careers location: Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA;
Chicago, IL; Eugene, ORConnected Worker Type: ConnectedRequisition
Id: R_113189Position OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Content
Designer to join our growing team and help craft Echtra's next AAA
PC and Console ARPG. As a Senior Content Designer, you'll be at the
forefront of crafting dynamic and immersive combat experiences
within the beloved universe of an existing franchise. You will
design and fine-tune encounters that challenge and thrill players,
with a focus on enemy AI, group behavior, spawning and placement of
enemies, and the orchestration of engaging events.You will leverage
your deep expertise in game balance, player motivation, and core
game loops to ensure each encounter is not only balanced and
exhilarating but also enriches the overall game experience. Your
creative input will be crucial in making combat scenarios feel
impactful and memorable.Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Refine, iterate on, and communicate the vision for
moment-to-moment gameplay specifically regarding combat with
enemies.
- Prototype and implement enemies, population, and multi-phase
boss fights using Unreal Engine tools.
- Strategically balance enemies, bosses, events, and combat to
create a captivating player experience.
- Create sophisticated enemy populations and AI for engaging and
approachable combat.
- Continuously research and analyze other games for inspiration
that can make our designs even stronger.
- Collaborate with the Engineering and Art teams in the creation
of tools and content.
- Align with licensors to deliver content that respects and
builds on a franchise while creating a new, unique
experience.Desired Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of industry experience in a Game Design role with at
least one shipped title.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience building 3rd person
action games.
- Experience working with Unreal Engine and implementing
blueprints.
- Experience designing and/or implementing AI systems, such as
Behavior Trees.
- Mathematical and analytical problem solving skills.
- Solid decision making and prioritization skills to create
actionable tasks from various feedback.
- Strong understanding of how to design content.
- Experience using existing assets and functional components to
create new gameplay.
- Experience using 'kitbash' of components or primitives to
create functional prototypes.What we offer you:
- Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock
Purchase Plan).
- 401K Company Match Contribution (US).
- RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada).
- Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and
life insurance (Canada).
- Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability
benefits (US).
- Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs.
- Global Fitness reimbursement program.
- Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified
financial planners.
- Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees.
- Family planning support program.
- Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability,
caregiver, and compassionate leaves.
- Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events.
- Flexible working hours on many teams.
- Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource
groups.
- Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players.We
are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building
a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or
characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers,
players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!We
will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in
a manner consistent with applicable law.We are committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job
application or interview process, to perform essential job
functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment.The pay range for this position in California at the
start of employment is expected to be between $91,100 and $134,000
per year.However, base pay offered is based on market location, and
may vary further depending on individualized factors for job
candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and
other objective business considerations.#LI-SS4
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