Specialist/Senior Gameplay Designer (Frostpunk 2)

So what will you actually do?

• Active participation in different areas of design (gameplay, systems, balance, UX, sound, narrative, prototyping, scripting),
• Evaluating the game as a whole, proposing and driving changes in different areas,
• Taking ownership for mid to large-size gameplay features. (depending on seniority),
• Designing , balancing and developing new and existing systems and game mechanics,
• Cooperating with multidisciplinary teams to develop gameplay mechanics and content in order to provide the expected player experience,
• Preparation of design documentation,
• Prototyping mechanics and scripting gameplay using Unreal Engine,
• Preparing UI concepts and wireframes to support new and existing game features.

What do you need to design a success in this position?

• Possibility to work in our Warsaw office in hybrid mode (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely and additional 24 days per year) - non negotiable,

• Experience
  For Specialist: 2+ years of commercial experience or own released title (solo development or in a small team),
  For Senior: 6+ years of experience or participation in the entire production process as a designer (prototyping, pre-production, production, release, post-release).

• Experience with Unreal Engine: ability to work with configs and blueprints, skills in implementation,

• Ability to understand and design complex design systems,

• Passion for creating moving experiences that stay with the players,

• Ability to perceive the game holistically. Focusing on the product as a whole, rather than just your own task or domain,

• Curiosity and versatility - you’re keen to take on different game development challenges, even if they are not directly in your area of expertise,

• Proactivity - you don’t let topics linger, when you see loose threads - you pick them up,

• Skills and experience with creating interfaces and mockups,

• Knowledge of Frostpunk IP and excitement to contribute to its development,

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written,

• Good problem solving skills,

• Ability to take ownership, prioritize topics and make decisions,

• Ability to present complex concepts and designs clearly, both in speech and in writing,

• Fluent English (B2/C1) - your team is using english on the daily basis.

What we offer?

• Health and Wellness
  psychological support/care
  private medical package
  free weekly yoga in the office
  Multisport

• Development
  team training budget
  in-office library
  English/Polish classes

• Our office
  near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations
  dog-friendly
  in-house gym
  no dress code
  car and bike parking
  chill zone
  video, board and arcade games

• Working conditions
  flexible working hours
  hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year)
  20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave
  international working environment

• Fair compensation
  attractive bonus system – annual bonus, motivation programme
  transparent salary brackets

• Events and more
  attendance in game dev events
  relocation budget for candidates from abroad
  referral program
  annual company events
  merch/swag
  preferential loans