Job Description
Do you love the challenge of designing great gameplay? Are you excited to do the hard work of creating understanding across a large team to what you are trying to achieve, and take them along for the journey through development? Are you fascinated by game feel like camera FOV/shake changes, controller rumble values, and other behind the scenes tuning knobs? Are you a game designer looking to work on AAA games with talented and team-centered people in a diverse team environment? If so, we have the job for you!
As an Associate Gameplay Designer, you will work closely with the entire Runner Gameplay Team designing, crafting, and implementing a robust sandbox of gameplay systems and content. You will collaborate with team members from other disciplines to drive a holistic gameplay experience and you will contribute to the design processes to ensure your work is the very best it can possibly be.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help build compelling second-to-second gameplay experiences
- Collaboratively design, implement and balance top notch abilities gameplay
- Make the gameplay experience accessible to as many people as possible
- Work with audio, effects and animation artists to make in-game cause and effect clear to players
- Execute on features that match the creative direction of the game
- Exercise strong player empathy to put yourself in the shoes of those with various competencies, desires, and skill levels
- Take direction and execute on goals
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Intuitive understanding of how second-to-second action games work and why people play them
- A strong insitinct for game feel with a focus on the mechanics and philosophies that drive it
- Entry level understanding of game engines, technology and the game development process
- Experience with many modes of online play
- Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Examples of work demonstrating the drive to make great-feeling action gameplay
This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.
- 20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
- 10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
- 10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
- One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked
Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.
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Date Posted
08/26/2023
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