Systems Designer
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13 hours ago
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Founded in 2023 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2Ks next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. Were building a world-class team at our new Vancouver BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas technical excellence and creative collaboration. Were seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If youre interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team 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 stakeholders to bring systemic features to life that support player freedom progression and agency. This is an exciting opportunity to grow as a designer while contributing to a large-scale sports game with an ambitious and player-driven vision.
The Systems Designer will report to the Lead Designer (Core Fantasy) and collaborate regularly with feature teams across the studio.
What Youll Do
- Design Core Gameplay Systems and take them from concept to implementation
- Support the development of scalable game systems such as progression economy rewards player stats and game modes (Help balance gameplay loops and related systemic mechanics)
- Balance gameplay loops player progression in-game currencies and related systemic mechanics to maintain a healthy gameplay economy
- Partner & Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams (engineers artists and other designers) to ensure systems integrate cleanly with other game areas
- Create & Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for system logic flows and tuning guidelines
- Champion Systemic Play by ensuring the systems empower player expression decision-making and meaningful trade-offs
- Bring a player-first mindset to design discussions and problem solving in efforts to contribute to the games emergent storytelling through robust systems
What Will Make You a Great Fit
- 35 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 attitude 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
- Game enthusiast playing Boardgames TTRPGs (D&D) or other tabletop games
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $$60700 and CAD $$89860 per year. However actual 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. If hired the company reserves the right to modify base pay (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.
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Companys accommodation policy and review process.
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