What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead System Game Designer position at Azra Games?
Azra Games is recapturing the childhood thrill of storytelling with your entire toy box for modern AAA gaming. We are dedicated to one genre, role-playing games, and led by veteran designer Mark Otero (Zero-to-one director of Star Wars : Galaxy of Heroes, EA's most successful mobile game of all time, with $1.5B lifetime revenue). Azra has assembled an expert team with decades of experience building blockbuster games. Our debut release, Legions & Legends, will be Mark's ninth RPG. And his best. Azra Games believes in harnessing the power of technology, with a focus on generative AI, to radically disrupt & transform game development.
Job Summary :
We are in search of a Lead Systems Designer to spearhead the development of game mechanics that create engaging gameplay experiences. In this role, you will not only design but also lead a team of systems designers to translate game concepts into intricate models of scoring, difficulty, and economy. Your focus will be on crafting balanced and intuitive systems such as combat, class design, building systems, AI, scoring rules, and community features. You will also be responsible for analyzing live data and player feedback to fine-tune the gaming experience. If you have a strong background in systems design and team leadership, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities :
- Act as a lead across multiple systems, ensuring that the intended player behaviors are driven by the numbers in our game systems
- Translate game concepts into complex models of progression, difficulty, and economy.
- Lead the creation of various game systems, including but not limited to combat systems, class design, building systems, AI, and community features.
- Review game metrics and adjust economy models to optimize the player experience.
- Collaborate with and advise pipeline teams throughout the development lifecycle to shape new features and systems designs.
- Analyze, validate, and incorporate live data and player feedback into system adjustments.
- Set daily work assignments and lead the team toward achieving short-term objectives.
- Interact with subordinates, peers, managers, and vendors to resolve routine issues and interpret data.
Requirements :
The perks of working at Azra :
Azra Games is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Azra Games is an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and employee differences are celebrated.
Base Salary Range : $124,66.00 - $195,716.00. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
