Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.

WHAT WE ARE LOOK FOR

Gearbox is looking for a Lead Game Designer - World to join a team working on a new AAA IP!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Gameplay Director and the Level Design Director, the Lead Game Designer is responsible for the design of the game mechanics of a new AAA IP
Innovate by respecting our competition and the targeted audience for the project
Clearly communicate the mechanics’ expectations of the game to the team.
Collaborate with the Production team to define deliverables and their schedule
Guide and look after the designers’ team to respect the deadlines and make sure the game goes in the right direction.
Ensure a tight and fluid communication between the game designers, the level designers and the technical designers
Work and collaborate with other departments to insure the feasibility and the quality of the game mechanics
Gather gameplay feedback from teammates by organizing test groups
Stay up to date on the new trends and new innovations in the industry

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 10 years of experience as a Designer in the video game industry
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role in the video game industry
To have delivered at least three multiplatform titles
Proficiency of gaming engines
Unreal Engine experience
Management experience
Strong skills in complex problem solving
Excellent leadership spirit and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic, positive and team orientated
Experience as a mission or level designer would be considered a plus

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