Senior Game Designer

Job Description

Fantastic Pixel Castle (FPC), founded by an MMO veteran, is seeking a Senior Game Designer to contribute to their new fantasy IP. This role involves designing and implementing systems, mechanics, and content for a persistent online world using Unreal Engine. The Senior Game Designer will collaborate with world-building, engineering, and art teams to create an immersive player experience.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• Designing and implementing gameplay systems for an MMORPG.
• Using Unreal Engine's Blueprint system for in-game features.
• Collaborating with teammates to create objectives and systems for multiplayer interaction.
• Ensuring a balanced MMORPG experience and progression loop.
• Participating in playtesting, analyzing data, and improving game features.
• Establishing design documentation.
• Troubleshooting gameplay issues related to MMO environments and Unreal Engine's capabilities.

Requirements for this role are:

• 7+ years of experience in game design.
• Deep understanding of MMORPG design principles.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine (Blueprint scripting, level design tools, performance optimization).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to use data and player feedback to improve the game.
• Experience in balancing complex systems.
• Debugging skills.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for MMORPGs.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet tools.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to shape core gameplay mechanics.
• Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Fully remote and global studio.