Game Designer (Systems)
Game Designer (Systems)
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Job Description
Who We Are
Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us!
Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
Our studio is looking for a thoughtful and detail-oriented Systems Designer to help shape the foundation of our player this role youll contribute to the design balancing and implementation of gameplay systems that bring depth dynamism and replayability to our game.
As part of the Core Fantasy team youll work closely with senior systems designers engineers producers and other partners to bring systemic features to life that support player freedom progression and agency. This is an exciting opportunity to grow as a designer while chipping in to a large-scale sports game with a daring and player-driven vision.
The Systems Designer will report to the Design Director (Core Fantasy) and collaborate regularly with feature teams across the studio.
What Youll Do
Design Core Gameplay Systems
Support the development of game systems such as progression economy rewards player stats and game modes
Work within an established vision to help translate high-level goals into clear scalable systems
Own discrete systems or subsystems and take them from concept to implementation
Balance and Tune for Engagement
Help balance gameplay loops player progression in-game currencies and related systemic mechanics
Adjust tuning values based on feedback metrics and playtest results
Analyze and model systemic outcomes to maintain a healthy gameplay economy
Partner with Cross-Functional Teams
Collaborate with engineers artists and other designers to prototype implement and iterate systems
Chip in to scoping and feature planning discussions with producers and project leads
Ensure systems integrate cleanly with other game areas such as gameplay UI and content pipelines
Document and Communicate Design
Create clear and comprehensive documentation for system logic flows and tuning guidelines
Maintain design specs and balance sheets to support clarity and iteration
Present your designs in team reviews and be open to feedback and collaboration
Champion Systemic Play
Supply to the games player-driven and emergent storytelling through robust systems
Help ensure the systems empower player expression decision-making and important trade-offs
Bring a player-first attitude to design discussions and problem solving
What Will Make You a phenomenal Fit
25 years of experience in game design with a focus on systems design
Experience designing and tuning game systems such as progression stats or in-game economies
Solid understanding of balancing principles player motivations and systemic interaction
Strong analytical thinking communication and collaboration skills
Passion for sports games and/or systemic gameplay
Comfortable working with spreadsheets and design tools for balance and documentation
Positive proactive demeanor and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Beneficial Qualifications
Experience working on sports games or simulations
Familiarity with live service design balancing for long-term engagement or seasonal models
Experience with scripting or configuration in a game engine (e.g. Unreal Blueprint Unity proprietary tools)
Exposure to telemetry-driven design and KPI-informed iteration
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $60700 and $89860 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. 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 and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company including: medical dental vision and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Companys discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental andcompassionateleave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
Employment Type
Full Time
