SUMMARY
Gunzilla Games is looking for a Lead Game Designer with Unreal Editor
expertise. The person in this position will be responsible for leading and
mentoring a talented and highly motivated team of game designers and support
them in the creation of high-quality shooter mechanics, systems, and
workflows.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Lead Game Designer, you will:
Work alongside the Game Director to plan, detail, and supervise the work
of the System and Level Design teams.
Establish standards for formal design documentation and tools for the
project as well as ensure the team's performance
Resolve any situations that may affect the game design production
objectives
Actively participate in the creating and developing the game design by
supporting the Directors.
REQUIREMENTS
Hands-on Unreal Editor experience
Work closely with the Directors to understand the overall game design
vision
Assess the Workload vs. Production capacity, plan work, and set priorities
for the Game Design team
Allocate duties and follow the progress of each feature during sprints
Communicate the project objectives, strategies, and general information to
all team members to give visibility on the progress of game development
and other crafts
Actively participate and act as a regular liaison in the decision-making
process with management and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure
the Game Design team meets expectations
Supervise the creation of clear and structured Feature design
documentation to ensure that gameplay design is understood and that team
members are working on the right elements
Attend playtests and be solution-oriented when it comes to incoming issues
Alongside the Game Director, carry out performance reviews
Participate in the hiring process
Help maintain a positive work environment that is motivating for team
members and which fosters development
Support team members in their career advancement as well as suggest them
development and interpersonal skills training and techniques sessions