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Game Systems Designer (Contract)

Hanson Consulting Group
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Hanson Consulting Group is seeking a Games Systems Designer (Contract) to join our client’s team in the gaming industry! This role is hybrid / remote from San Diego or Irvine, CA.

In this role, you will collaborate with our client’s team to design captivating game systems that keep players entertained and rewarded for a multiplayer action RPG. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in designing and balancing complex game systems, designing with a focus on product goals, and understanding player motivations across different RPG genres. This is a great opportunity for someone who possesses strong math and data analysis skills, along with a love for spreadsheets and formulas.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Work closely with the client’s team to own the design, implementation, and maintenance of progression, itemization, skill tree, and upgrade systems.
  • Implement features in the Unreal Editor using Blueprints.
  • Balance progression and itemization values, as well as guide moment-to-moment combat tuning for players and enemies.
  • Generate documentation to clearly communicate ideas, goals, and work with production on feature breakdowns and planning.
  • Work in strike teams, collaborating with UX Design, Engineers, QA, and other Game Designers to implement major features.
  • Understand and ensure holistic synergy between all game systems and content.

Qualifications :

  • Please upload a Portfolio in the "Cover Letter" or "Portfolio URL" section.
  • 3 years of experience in the Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops).
  • Strong technical experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprints in AAA game production.
  • Experience working in a production environment and having shipped 1 title(s) as a Game Designer.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and understanding of how to give and receive feedback effectively.
  • Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets / data tables using best practices.
  • Proven experience in designing and balancing complex game systems.
  • Experience designing for and playing games in the action and RPG genres.
  • Strong communication skills and production sensibilities.
  • Benefits :

  • 100% employer-paid medical for employees through top-tier medical provider
  • 100% employer-paid Dental and Vision
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance ($50k) and LTD
  • 401k plan with match program with no vesting period
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Passport Corporate Membership
  • Wellable Membership
  • Hartford Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance and ID Theft Protection
  • Behavioral Health Resources (Ginger, Talkspace etc.) also available in partnership with medical provider Cigna
  • Optional pet insurance through Figo
  • Optional legal plan through MetLife / MetLaw
  • Salary : $50,000

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