Are you inspired to create exciting PvPvE activities? Do you find yourself daydreaming of ways to create exciting, competitive player encounters? Do you think of ways to solve problems systemically to make as broad of an impact as possible?

Bungie Studios is looking for a team-centric design lead with a strong eye towards activities design to lead multidisciplinary initiatives working on the content, systems, and tools that makes our player experiences first-class.

As an Activities Senior Design Lead, you will work closely with the Activities Creative Leader and guide teams of designers, artists, engineers, and testers responsible for crafting, maintaining, and upgrading our activities content. You will implement compelling content directly, and mentor and guide designers in your area to ensure their work creates amazing player experiences and advances their craft. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

You are a Senior Design Leader of multiple interdisciplinary teams who create a compelling world activity ecosystem. You will be accountable for: 

Interpreting direction from the product group Creative Leader and Game Director into actionable goals and translating into delivery of first-class player experiences
Communicating the progress and relative importance of these experiences upward
Setting high-level design guidance and creating alignment through communication, collaboration, and coordination across the organization
Evaluating and committing to content and feature proposals and needs
Looking ahead and planning with other area discipline leads to forecast and address future needs and issues for the game
Providing ongoing direction, feedback, and support for the work being done by all teams within your broader product group
Evaluating and planning for live-game updates to gameplay balance and tuning
Managing and mentoring designers on your team

REQUIRED SKILLS

Demonstrable knowledge of PvP and PvE systems and design for action games
Experience successfully leading multiple interdisciplinary teams through several game development cycles
Knowledge of many types of action games (FPS, 3rd person, melee combat, ARPG, etc.) and online play (cooperative, competitive, shooter, MMO, etc.), especially the extraction genre
Ability to interpret and achieve high-level experience goals set by Game Directors
Ability to balance asks for short-term problems alongside long-term goals
Self-motivated with an ability to inspire and motivate your team
Experience hiring, training, mentoring, and managing peer and junior designers
In-depth understanding of game engines, technology, and the game development process
Thorough oral and written communication skills

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

People management experience
Discipline-leadership experience 
Experience developing live-service games

Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range

$177,000 - $204,000 USD

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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