Hidden Leaf Games is an indie game development studio founded with the mission of delivering a world-class experience that focuses on competition, progression and social play. We believe games are meant to be played together, regardless of skill level or platform. At our core, we’re players who deeply value the social and community interactions that competitive moments have to offer. We believe that competitive games create lasting moments and are committed to recreating that experience for others to enjoy. We’re looking for a Game Designer to join our team and make our game an amazing experience for players. In this role, you will be responsible for improving the gameplay in a wide range of content design, including systems, maps, and heroes. You will have the opportunity to build skills in known industry problem spaces, as well as pioneer new and unique innovations. Our ideal candidate is highly passionate in the MOBA space, with a strong high level understanding of the genre and plenty of first hand experience playing it. You will report to the VP of Game Design.

Responsibilities:

Build up our core game content, including new Heroes and Maps
Continue to refine our connecting systems, and ensure they support the most exciting gameplay experiences possible
Playtest and balance all existing content
Look for new opportunities to grow our understanding of possible design space, and help us expand

Required Qualifications:

1+ year as a professional game designer
Understanding of player motivations and audience types
Experienced at optimizing game systems, including heavy mathematical analysis
Collaborative mindset - the ability to learn from as well as support others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

3+ years as a professional game designer
Top 15% ladder ranking at comparable games within the genre
Experience with other live ecosystems, including continuous content creation/updates
Experience with Unreal Engine or other game engines