Description
Crystal Dynamics, a part of the Square-Enix family, is constantly on the hunt for top-tier gaming talent worldwide. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing the best talent available to concept, create, and contribute to the most exciting projects in gaming today. 20+ years of history creating fun and exciting titles for the world to enjoy as well as our studio’s 1000+ years of combined game industry experience provides a rich tapestry of tested and new ideas to draw from and has established us as one of the best studios in the world to work for.
Position Summary
We are seeking a creative, multiplayer focused Lead Economy Designer who is excited to join us at Crystal Dynamics. You'll be responsible for designing and driving progression systems, engaging rewards, and setting a path for an ongoing in-game economy. As a Lead at Crystal, you will be responsible for the executional quality of the game’s vision through direct contribution and management of a multidisciplinary team to deliver AAA quality gameplay experience on time and budget.
Essential Duties
- Concept, design and help implement economic and reward systems from concept through completion.
- Develop flexible systems and architecture to allow for iteration and response to player behaviors.
- Analyze engagement and suggest and implement responses.
- Document design decisions clearly and communicate to key stake holders.
- Lead, manage, and mentor other designers on the team. Serve as a champion for an engaging reward loop for our players.
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful integration of systems into the game.
- Provide data-backed recommendations on balance and pricing.
Essential Requirements
- Experience as a senior economic/progression systems designer with at least one shipped product in this role.
- Hands on experience designing, documenting, and tuning economic/reward systems.
- Ability to align with creative leadership team and then take initiative.
- Effective cross-discipline communication.
- Strong interest in playtesting and responding to feedback.
- Ability to translate analytics into actionable recommendations.
Pluses
- Experience working on a title with significant post launch support.
- Understanding and experience in different ongoing business models.
Crystal Dynamics is an EOE and M/F/D/V Employer.