Contract Senior Systems Designer (Unannounced Project)

ArenaNet is a game development company known for the award-winning Guild Wars series, focusing on creating engaging online worlds. They are seeking a Contract Senior Systems Designer to define and implement features that enhance gameplay and player progression for an unannounced project using Unreal Engine 5.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate - Partner with Content Design, Technical Design, UI/UX, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive, high-quality player-facing features and systems
• Plan - Work with Systems and Product Leads to support development timelines and goals for content completion
• Implement - Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on new gameplay features
• Iterate - Work with Designers, Engineers, and Technical Designers to establish and perfect content delivery pipeline and tools
• Listen - Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, balance, and player engagement
• Polish - Iterate on features based on player feedback, data, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are polished, intuitive, and aligned with the overall player experience
• Exemplify - Be an example for the team of the quality bar, how to work effectively within constraints, and how to be a professional within the industry

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in game development with a focus on live service or multiplayer game systems, including progression, rewards, and player engagement features
• 1 or more AAA games shipped in a systems-focused role
• Pre-production game design experience
• Experience implementing gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5
• Strong experience working on interfaces using UMG
• Strong understanding of player behaviors, core gameplay loops, game economies, and progression systems
• Ability to implement and iterate content using engine tools, scripting systems, or visual scripting
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-disciplinary teams
• Data-informed and goal/result-driven mindset