Lead Encounter Designer

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers - this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company's culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and talented Lead Encounter Designer to join our Boston based Cyberpunk 2 development team. This person will take ownership of working directly with the design director and cross-discipline design leads to help formulate solutions for and help create memorable gameplay encounters that will thrill and excite our players.

Daily responsibilities

• Work with Quest, Open World, Level Design, Environment and Gameplay teams, to design memorable combat encounters based on predefined narrative, environmental and gameplay themes.
• Adjust predefined quests and locations, by utilising NPC setup, interactive objects, loot and environment, to create a challenging playthrough, with multiple solutions
• Working with Level Designers and Environmental Artists, ensure level geometry serves the needs of the combat encounter.
• Hire and build an encounter team throughout the course of development.
• Dedicate yourself to understanding all player verbs, allowing yourself to craft divergent experiences that cater to all available playstyles.
• Work in close collaboration with the systems design team to create the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the industry with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge and experience working with next-generation 3D level editors (Unreal focused).
• Both analytic and creative thinking abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of video games and the games industry, including current trends and releases.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and be efficient within a team.
• Good command of the English language.

Nice to have:

(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Experience in game balancing.
• Basic understanding of simple scripting languages.

Additional Information

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.

Health & Well-being

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
• Paid Leave - 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
• No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There's always something to learn!
• Merch - gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There's always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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