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We are Turtle Rock Studios. An award-winning game developer of AAA first person shooters and other games, including the latest co-op shooter franchise, Back 4 Blood. We are located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open and collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb.

Turtle Rock Studios is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Systems Designer to join our Back 4 Blood team and help make awesome experiences! The job will require working closely with multi-disciplined teams to create great gameplay experiences for humans and zombies alike.

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype unique gameplay systems with a focus on game feel, scalability, and player experience

  • Own and drive the design and implementation of core gameplay systems

    • Systemically-driven content (e.g. rogue-like experiences)

    • Economy systems (progression and rewards; gameplay ecosystems and loops)

    • Using data and analytics to inform decision making

  • Be an information radiator: Collaborate effectively with fellow designers and other departments via clear communication, documentation, and proactive problem solving

  • Work closely with Design leadership to refine and champion the game’s vision across the entire team

  • Actively participate in playtests to evaluate and provide feedback on all systems and content, with a focus on the player experience

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in game development with one or more shipped titles on multiple platforms

  • Love of games: specifically FPS, CO-OP, and Multiplayer games

  • Ability to break down gameplay components and describe them clearly and concisely

  • Expertise in providing feedback and parsing feedback into action

  • Proficiency with scripting for gameplay systems

  • Proven feature owner with the ability to bring a feature from concept to completion at a high level of quality

  • Strong analytical skill set and the ability to communicate complex problems to all parties

  • Solid math and problem solving skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to thrive in a highly-collaborative, team-oriented environment

Preferences

  • Proficiency in UE4 and Blueprint

  • Previous experience working on FPS, co-ops, or rogue-like games

  • Knowledge of game tool pipelines and processes (P4V, JIRA, Confluence, Excel)

  • Strong production sensibilities; understanding of scope, ability to accurately estimate feature cost vs value

  • Spreadsheet wizardry

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

  • Competitive salary

  • 100% healthcare coverage

  • 401k matching

  • Profit Sharing Plan

  • Generous time off

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Career Improvement Program

  • Pet friendly office

  • Fully stocked kitchens, sponsored food trucks, and more

  • Discounts on products and services