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Epic Games, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, pioneered the Unreal Engine and built the global phenomenon Fortnite. The studio’s focus on cutting‑edge graphics, real‑time rendering, and cross‑platform gameplay has positioned it as a leader in game technology and cloud services.
Epic hires across the entire tech stack: Software Engineers, Gameplay Programmers, Graphics Artists, Audio Designers, QA Testers, Product Managers, and community‑facing roles like Marketing and Customer Support. Candidates can expect a collaborative environment with short development cycles, regular feedback loops, and the chance to work on high‑visibility projects that reach millions of players worldwide.
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Senior Technical Writer - League Studio
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 13, 2023
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00). (Bellevue Only) Base salary range between $126,000 USD - $176,400 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO. (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $126,000 USD - $176,400 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. You will report to the Director of Engineering on Tech Foundations.Responsibilities:Conducting interviews/strategy sessions with product owners, engineers, solutions architects, and others to gather information to create and/or edit contentDeveloping templates and documentation standards and other related repositories and structures as neededOwning the content development process, including facts gathering, quality assurance, file organization and management, and presenting code samplesIdentify problems and suggest ways to better deliver accurate, complete, and well-written content that all meaningful audience levels understand (technical and non-technical)Work with technical writers on partner teams to ensure quality standards and ongoing complianceRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 6 years in technical writing in the tech industryBachelor's Degree in CS or another related technical/communications fieldExtensive experience working with technology teams, or within the tech space, to help document processes, procedures, user guides, and diagrams for systemsProficiency with MarkDown HTML text editor, and Google content suite (Docs, Sheets)Experience with multi-media content editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite)Validated experience creating and developing technical contentExperience designing and developing large-scale user success and content development processesDesired QualificationsChampion of fundamental technical writing disciplines and principlesAbility to learn highly technical products quicklyUnderstanding of source control systems and maintaining multiple versions of contentFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect.
Producer
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 09, 2023
Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic - not an individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.LI-IG 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. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more! Perks. Benefits. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ("T2") is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to foster team collaboration through trust, thoughtful discussions, mutual respect, and perseverance. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more! Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
Senior Game Designer, Heroes - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 09, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!Our PerksRiot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Help shape design principles, techniques and streamlined development pipelines for the creation of many heroes for years to come.Work collaboratively with engineering, animation, and other game designers to create great gameplay experiences.Collaborate with Riot designers outside of the team to align on best practices. Required Qualifications:5+ years of experience in professional game design experience, with at least 2 years owning or being a major contributor on hero design for action gamesExperience in designing content that scale for yearsExperience of feature ownership in high speed development with successes in managing tradeoffs between bold goals and shipping value to playersCan document the details of complex design structures and partnering with diverse teams members to provide those systems to playersWide industry knowledge on best practices & design considerations for hero designExperience designing and implementing in Unreal EngineDesired Qualifications:Experience shipping Unreal Engine gamesExperience with 3rd person multiplayer action gamesExperience working with physics driven or informed systemsFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. You will create heroes that not only engage and delight players, but also ensure competitive integrity and a long term mastery journey.Responsibilities:Analyze and deconstruct design problems, explore gameplay opportunities and translate them into heroes.Help ensure roles and classes provide a wide range of play styles and that each hero feels diverse and evocative.Iterate on mechanics to promote a high skill ceiling while ensuring reasonable accessibility for new players.Use feedback and iteration to ensure heroes are accessible, balanced and deliver on design goals. Provide and take in constructive feedback. You will use your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity to help craft experiences that engage and surprise players.
QA Engineer II - TeamFight Tactics
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 11, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. Additionally, you will partner with your team to arrive at more efficient solutions to everyday problems and improve delivery. You will also be tasked to work with other QA professionals, often remotely to get your work completed.As a Quality Engineer II on Team Fight Tactics, you will report to the Sr. QA Manager. You will test and bring Riot’s latest AAA mobile title to a brand-new audience. You will work directly with developers to support testing activities. You will also ensure crafting all test coverage within your product space and handle test, telemetry, and defect data, and report on product quality.Responsibilities:Communicate constructively, strong partnership with team membersUse objective data to drive discussions, avoid subjective biasesDesigning and executing test plansManaging components of a defect databaseWorking with remote team members and providing feedback on effectivenessHold products and product leadership accountable for including quality as a factor in all decisionsImprove quality activities throughout the software development life cycleEscalate blockers and risks (with impact, probability) Communicate work progressRequired Qualifications:A minimum of 3 years Software Quality Assurance Experience, with success leading testing efforts on a teamExperience designing and executing test plansExperience managing components of a defect databaseExperience working with remote testers and providing feedback on effectivenessExperience working embedded with developers and content creatorsExperience creating custom reports on test coverage and defect dataDesired Qualifications:Development experience across several platforms; mobile, console, and PC.Preferred Licenses/certifications or equivalent:ISTQB Foundation LevelISTQB Agile Tester or ICAgile Agile Testing (ICP-TST)For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. You will work with your team of software engineers, content developers, artists, producers, and project managers to create value for Players around the world. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. You will be guided by Riot's Test Policy to ensure the execution of quality activities at every stage of the software development life cycle.
Visual Designer, Heartbeats - VALORANT
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 09, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. We will be looking at your portfolio, experience, and your personal relationship with games. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. You will work collaboratively with designers, writers, and producers to bring new worlds to life. Responsibilities:Production design work with an emphasis on layout/hierarchyIcon design and motion graphics work to support premium contentIntegration of promotional banner assetsAlteration of assets to create custom backgrounds for assets delivered by partners as needed to meet quality bar and adhere to technical standardsAssist in making minor art adjustments based off of feedback from OS Supervisors or Art Leads for assets both in-game and in storeWork with QA and Art Teams to understand any bugs related to content, and work with the team to fix themWork with the Store team to ensure all assets appear correctly in the clientCollaborate with other artists in various sub-disciplines as neededRequired Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop, IllustratorFamiliarity with Google Suite Experience working and collaborating with with developers in various disciplinesStrong written and oral communication skillsDesired Qualifications:Experience with Unreal Engine (blueprints) and scriptingExperience with FigmaFamiliarity with Jira a plusExperience working with external partnersFamiliar with the basic outsource workflowExperience with iconographyFamiliarity with VALORANT/FPS genre cosmeticsFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. As a Visual Designer on the VALORANT team, you will assist in the production of Premium Content for Riot’s brand new title. The Visual Designer seeks to craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory, illustration, and a high degree of communication and collaboration.
Research Associate II
Company: Epic Bio
Location: Peninsula
Posted Aug 11, 2023
Our proprietary platform represents an entirely new class of therapeutics that can be leveraged to treat severe disease across numerous therapeutic areas, including complex diseases impacted by multiple genes.Epic Bio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. )PCR/RT-PCRMolecular cloning (digestion, ligation, gel electrophoresis, etc. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location. Epic Bio is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel technology platform that can provide safe and persistent control of targeted gene regulation. )Exceptional candidates may also possess the following skills or experiences:Experience using CRISPR technologies for cell line engineering (knockout, knock-in, base-editing, CRISPRi/a)Flow cytometryHigh-throughput arrayed or pooled cellular screeningWorking knowledge of NGS technologies and workflowsThis is an exciting opportunity to participate in building a company’s science and culture from the ground up, and we look forward to hearing from you!The salary range for this position is $95,000 USD to $115,000 USD annually. We are further evolving the platform and leveraging its strengths to address unmet medical needs. We are looking for exceptional team members who want an active role in building a rapidly growing biotech.We are looking for curious, passionate, and motivated scientists to join an organization developing the next generation of genomic medicines.What you will accomplish here:Develop high-throughput functional screening platforms for a portfolio of cell therapy applicationsDevelop DNA constructs and cellular CRISPR librariesDevelop, evaluate, optimize, and implement new technologies, laboratory protocols, and methodologies for biochemical and cell-based assaysProvide expert support for multiplexing and scaling biological readouts across our broader scientific teamMaintain familiarity with the relevant current literature and its application to multiplexing readouts and cell therapyCoordinate tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating prioritization and planningInterpret and effectively execute experiments in line with project timelines and goalsQualifications:BS in related discipline plus >5 years or MS in related discipline plus >3 years’ experience in academia or biotech, biopharma, or pharmaceutical industry.Strong knowledge of sterile technique with significant experience maintaining cell lines and primary cell culturesAbility to quickly learn new skills and knowledge on the job, demonstrate productivity, and deliver high-quality resultsStrong candidates will also possess the following skills:Lentivirus packaging and transductionDNA and RNA extraction/purification (mini and maxi preps, etc. Instead, we regulate the epigenome to suppress and activate multiple genes simultaneously. Who Are We?Our company is based on the science of our founder, Stanley Qi, one of the original CRISPR co-inventors who then furthered the technology so that DNA does not need to be cut to accomplish gene regulation.
Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate
Company: Epic Bio
Location: Peninsula
Posted Aug 11, 2023
Our proprietary platform represents an entirely new class of therapeutics that can be leveraged to treat severe disease across numerous therapeutic areas, including complex diseases impacted by multiple genes.Epic Bio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.Epic Bio is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel technology platform that can provide safe and persistent control of targeted gene regulation. They will contribute broadly across multiple technical areas to accelerate the development of programmable epigenetic editing as a therapeutic modality.This position requires ambition, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset, but also a strong ability to organize parallel projects and work independently to establish pipelines in uncharted research territories.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Implement high-throughput screening platforms for gene & protein expression analysisDevelop DNA constructs, CRISPR libraries, and engineered cell linesCoordinate tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating prioritization and planningDesign, execute, and interpret experiments in line with project timelines and strategic goalsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:BS in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related fields, with minimum 3+ years of relevant research experience in industry or academia, or MS in related discipline with minimum one year of experience2+ years' experience in molecular cloning and mammalian cell culturePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Proficient working knowledge and experience in any of the following:Flow cytometry, FACS, ELISA, RT-qPCRDesign & delivery of plasmids and lentiviral vectors into multiple primary and/or immortalized cell typesHigh-throughput pooled and/or arrayed CRISPR screeningLentiviral vector design, packaging, transduction, and cell line creationNGS illumina library preparationData analysis in R, Python, JMP, Prism, or similarPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated technical competency in:Flow cytometry, FACS, ELISA, RT-qPCRDesign & delivery of plasmids and lentiviral vectors into multiple primary and/or immortalized cell typesHigh-throughput pooled and/or arrayed CRISPR screeningLentiviral vector design, packaging, transduction, and cell line creationNGS illumina library preparationData analysis in R, Python, JMP, Prism, or similarThe salary range for this position is $90,000 USD to $110,000 USD annually. Instead, we regulate the epigenome to suppress and activate multiple genes simultaneously. We are further evolving the platform and leveraging its strengths to address unmet medical needs. We are looking for exceptional team members who want an active role in building a rapidly growing biotech.Epic Bio is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate to expand efforts in the development of novel epigenome engineering tools for therapeutic and cell therapy applications.The successful candidate will develop and execute high-throughput experiments in mammalian cell lines, and work collaboratively with colleagues to build discovery pipelines that enable potentially transformative technologies for a variety of current and future therapeutic indications. Who Are We?Our company is based on the science of our founder, Stanley Qi, one of the original CRISPR co-inventors who then furthered the technology so that DNA does not need to be cut to accomplish gene regulation.
Staff Software Engineer, Features/Tools - Legends of Runeterra
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 10, 2023
Kafka, HornetQ, RabbitMQ, etc. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. Redis), and pub/sub systems (e.g. )For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role! Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code.
Senior Manager, Program Management - Publishing Live Ops, Player Support
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 12, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We’re looking for someone who is driven and passionate about solving novel challenges in the gaming industry, has a strong bias toward action, and is excited to work in a player-focused environment.Responsibilities:Design and drive the relevant support vision and strategy, and collaborate with leadership in Operations, Digital, Product, Engineering, and more to make this vision a realityHire, lead, and develop a diverse, high-performing team, setting up the organization for success through investments in career growthImprove and scale existing operational workflows via process development, workflow optimization, product and tooling improvements, and automation of manual tasksDefine and deliver on operational-level OKRs and service levels, enabling operational excellence across all aspects of the player journeyDrive weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews to instill player focus and operational excellence culture across relevant support channelsDefine, launch, and execute various strategic initiatives focused on elevating our support response across our internal teams, customers, and partnersWork with Product, Digital & Engineering teams to manage, prioritize, and scope tooling requirements and requests from Operations teamsSet up processes to identify, track, and escalate trends, emerging issues, and product or policy gaps and opportunitiesCommunicate program/project status succinctly to relevant stakeholders, presenting at the Executive level when requiredRequired Qualifications:8+ years of Senior Operations Management experience running Social Support & Moderation and/or Trust & Safety Operations in a Scaled Support environment4+ years of people management experience Experience in identifying, managing, and implementing operational improvement initiativesComfortable evaluating tradeoffs between risk reduction, business growth, and player experienceDemonstrated record of critical thinking and creative problem solving to address complex, multi-disciplinary challengesThrives in ambiguity and can adapt and lead through dynamic and fast-paced environmentsDesired Qualifications:Experience working in Tech and/or the Gaming IndustryFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. This will involve defining the support strategy, creating the operational processes, building the teams, and ensuring successful performance outcomes. You will collaborate with other global leaders, internal stakeholders, and outsourced vendor partners to achieve a seamless player experience built for scale. As Global Player Support Operations Senior Manager, you will build and scale new global support channels and disciplines (e.g., social, moderation, trust & safety). Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code.
Marketing Art Director
Company: 1047 Games
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 09, 2023
Grit, ingenuity, a desire to have fun, and a start up mentality define our crew. We are currently working on a brand new shooter in the Splitgate universe.You’re the right person if you are:A natural problem solver who dives deep into the creative processA high-energy worker with a sense of urgency, and is highly responsive in a fast-paced environment.Able to focus and deliver results.Collaborative in nature and able to work with anyone, regardless of department or seniority.Flexible, dependable, and opinionated.Empathetic towards the customer and the individuals on a creative team.Data driven and eager to mix art and science in an attempt to break through and get a product noticedResponsibilitiesInspire the marketing and game art teams to push the boundaries of our brand.Consistently uplevel the design and quality of our brand work across all mediums by bringing impactful ideas and seeing them from concept through execution.Define goals and objectives for the creative marketing department and determine a strategy to achieve them.Overcome obstacles and develop innovative solutions that give us an advantage in a crowded market.Ensure that deliverables adhere to strategic brief, our brand foundations and value propositions.Research and apply new and emerging technology principles to marketing creative.Develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insights and creative inspiration to internal partners and external agencies.Demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation for system thinking and help to build documentation for others to develop on-brand creativeGet hands-on and create files from scratch and manipulate existing files using Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to: mock-ups, storyboards, consumer-facing graphics, motion graphics, and video.Go in-engine to develop UE5 branded content in partnership with our UX team.Partnership with outside vendors to ensure consistent, creative quality.Oversee and provide art direction for photography shoots, video shoots, and illustration work, as needed.Mentor and grow junior members of the team.Requirements8+ years design and creative experience.At least 2 years working in the video game industry.Strong design expertise and deep understanding of design systems, and brand design.Proficient in Digital, Social, AV, and OOH advertising formats.Experience managing a high volume of creative and campaign types in parallel.A strong and provable track record of developing breakthrough ideas and design experiences.Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects.Portfolio required.PlusesExperience working in Unreal Engine 5Maya, Lightroom, HTML/CSS.Experience with UI/UX.Played Splitgate or other PC/console shooters (Halo, Fortnite, etc. ).Streaming or video content creation experience. Their love for arena shooters of the past drove them to create Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter that adds portal guns to upend the genre. What started as two computer science majors putting portals into a first-person shooter for a project demo has evolved into a VC-backed company which has raised more than $120MM in funding. At 1047 Games, you’ll find a permanently remote, dedicated team of top-tier talent from some of the world’s biggest gaming and tech companies who share our founders’ vision. Bucking convention and driven by a passion to create the ultimate gaming experience, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian founded 1047 Games in 2017 in their Stanford dorm room. 1047 Games began with the simple principle that people should have fun while making great games.
Senior Game Designer, Gameplay Systems - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Aug 09, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!Our PerksRiot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Your experience, player insight, and creativity will create in-game experiences that not only engage and delight players, but also ensure competitive integrity and a long term mastery journey.Responsibilities:Explore and iterate on core gameplay mechanics to promote a high skill ceiling while ensuring reasonable accessibility for new playersAssess the current state of the game continuously, and improve the game with system driven solutions Promote novel additions to gameplay experiences that give players more areas to master without negatively impacting moment-to-moment funDrive gameplay designs that leverage team play while allowing players to shine individuallyTake gameplay systems from 90% to 100% through playtests, feedback, and iterationEvangelize for player accessibility and construct designs intended for all playersParticipate in design, documentation, and implementation in UE5 BlueprintWork collaboratively with engineering, art, and other game designers to create great gameplay experiencesRequired Qualifications:5+ years of experience in professional game design experience, with at least 2 years owning or being a major contributor on core gameplayClear understanding of gameplay mechanics and systems in action gamesExperience of feature ownership in high speed development with successes in managing tradeoffs between bold goals and shipping value to playersDocumentation of complex design structures and partnering with diverse teams members to provide those systems to playersExperience designing and implementing in Unreal EngineDesired Qualifications:Experience shipping Unreal Engine gamesExperience with 3rd person online multiplayer action gamesExperience working with physics driven or informed systemsFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. You will use your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity to help craft in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players. As a Game Designer, you design, tweak, and optimize the player experience.
IT Leader
Company: Activate Games
Location: Lexington, KY
Posted Aug 13, 2023
Activate is a fast-growing location-based entertainment company, currently operating in 5 US locations with 4 more under construction. They are seeking an IT Leader to manage hardware and software needs, ensuring seamless and simple systems for guests and team members. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of IT experience, broad IT knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to train support staff.