Senior Designer (Environments) - contract until Jan 2027

Job Description

Media Molecule, part of PlayStation Studios, is seeking a Senior Designer (Environments) to join their team on a contract basis until January 2027. The Senior Designer will contribute to the creation of playable environments, collaborate with art, systems, and narrative teams, and implement innovative gameplay content. This role involves using in-house and commercial tools to design and implement engaging environments, create and balance game features, and develop pipelines for efficient delivery. The Senior Designer will also playtest and provide feedback to ensure quality and player satisfaction.

• Help create, uphold and maintain playable environments
• Collaborate closely with the art, systems and narrative teams
• Implement innovative gameplay content
• Create and balance game features
• Develop pipelines and processes to allow efficient and effective delivery of game environments

Requirements:

• Significant experience in 3D level / open world game design with at least one shipped title.
• Strong prototyping skills and experience polishing game mechanics.
• Strong knowledge of both conceptual and practical aspects of game, level and world design
• Knowledge/experience in feature design
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Creative thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Natural collaborator with excellent communication skills and openness to feedback.

What role offers:There is significant opportunity to influence and shape our new product