Build compelling second-to-second gameplay experiences through character sandbox mechanics, especially 3C (Character, Camera and Controls) design and implementation.
Lead a cross-discipline small team to build new playable characters or the core systems that enable the creation of future playable characters.
Review the content across teams and disciplines, giving feedback and direction to ensure competitive readability, best in class game feel, and compelling fantasies.
Create endearing playable characters that maintain IP quality, consistency, along with sandbox design principles.
Work with audio, effects, and animation to make in-game gameplay affordances clear to players.

Intuitive understanding of how second-to-second action games work and why people play them.
Excitement for collaboration with designers, artists, programmers, audio professionals, quality assurance and producers to achieve a common goal, with adaptability for how to work in a flexible work environment.
Strong technical scripting skills and deep understanding of how game systems are engineered to provide robust tools for designers that optimize for meaningful player expression, designer control, and execution speed.
Strong understanding of combat animation; able to talk anticipation, follow through, character and timing, and their impact on game readability and balance.
Ability to creatively align with the team and then take initiative locally and externally.
Social intelligence, great interpersonal skills, and empathy for creative teams.
Ability to handle ambiguity, including giving and handling feedback despite that ambiguity.
Ability to operate autonomously while holding a creative vision.
Ability to create plans and evaluations for meeting the experiential needs of the players and markets.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of how systemically consistent, combinatoric game design can create player surprise and laughter.

Staff Gameplay Designer

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