Cloud Imperium is looking for a Senior Games Designer to help lead the effort in creating and balancing gameplay systems for Star Citizen.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop new features for Squadron 42 and the Persistent Universe, working closely with the lead designer and the game director to ensure Chris Roberts' vision becomes reality
Balance existing vehicle systems in a holistic manner and integrate new systems in the same way.
Use data analysis to plot how the game is being used, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for how to improve the experience.
Routinely collect feedback from user-testing, the development team, and design management.
Identify solutions to the problems expressed that won't negatively impact other systems or mechanics.
Must be able to implement systems and content that stretches the capabilities of existing systems.
Cleanly implement content with our designer tools and scripting language.
Develop prototypes that clearly articulate the vision of the features for which you are responsible.
Pitch concepts, designs, and full-proposals to project leads.
Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to execute game systems.
Create and refine gameplay mechanics.
Contribute to tools and workflow development, highlighting bottlenecks and suggesting areas where tools could improve workflow.

Requirements:

5+ years of professional experience in game development in a system/tech designer capacity
Experience shipping one large-scale 3D title from pre-production to release (PC, current or next-gen consoles)
Professional experience balancing gameplay systems; especially combat systems.
Must have knowledge in writing script to handle gameplay systems such as weapon balancing, navigation mechanics, basic AI behaviour, and scripted sequences
Positive, solution-orientated individual with a passion for game development
Experience with next-generation AAA game engines
Excellent sense for design and creating outstanding user experiences
Focused, motivated, and effective on all tasks until completion
A positive team-oriented attitude
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to complete tasks within given time constraints
Excellent English communication and written skills
Willing to relocate to Wilmslow, Cheshire
International travel may be required as part of this role