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Cryptic Studios is searching for a Senior Systems Designer to work on Neverwinter. With the support of our artists, designers, and programmers, you’ll devise challenging enemies, craft incredible items, and build the numerous features that make Neverwinter exceptional! 

Every day you could

  • Use Cryptic’s proprietary tools to make new monsters and powerful allies
  • Brainstorm and build major events and boss battles alongside our content designers
  • Grow our arsenal of player powers, feats, and gear
  • Curate the Neverwinter player economy and balance rewards
  • Design new elements for campaigns, crafting, mounts, and numerous other core systems
  • Act as a key design stakeholder for new features and retrofits to existing systems

What we’d like to see

  • Portfolio examples of features / systems, from shipped games or personal projects
  • Proven ability to create and implement AI characters in an RPG
  • Experience building new abilities, powers, and skills for an RPG
  • Balance math wizardry that can prove why a class needs to be buffed (or nerfed)
  • Understanding of how to build features that targets different audiences of different skillsets
  • Firm grasp of MMO and free-to-play economies, both player-facing and developer-facing
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Team-player with a strong desire to make a positive impact on our work culture
  • 4+ years of experience in systems design with at least 1 shipped title

Pluses

  • Prior shipped work in RPGs and MMORPGs
  • Experience designing for online and co-operative games
  • Design Degree, College Degree, or equivalent industry experience
  • Familiarity with Cryptic's games
  • Passion for the Forgotten Realms, Neverwinter, and D&D universes

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

What Cryptic Offers

  • Remote Work Options - Anywhere Within The US
  • A fun tight-knit team
  • Full-Time role
  • Paid Holiday, Sick Time & Paid Time off
  • Health Insurance & Perks
  • Company social events
  • Recognition
  • Pet-Friendly

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