Game Designer
Black Kite Games is a five-person independent studio founded by an ex-Rockstar game designer to make innovative and narratively interesting games in a wholesome work environment.
This role's mission is to design the post-launch content of our roguelike deck-building game, Acolyte of the Altar (Steam). The goal is to allow the existing team more bandwidth for preproduction of our next project!
Role
We are looking for a game designer with a passion for card and strategy games who wants to sink their teeth into an awesome existing project and expand the card pool and encounters available to players. This is a powerful opportunity for someone looking to accrue further experience in the industry and provides direct access an established, top-notch team to create their designs!
Responsibilities
Design
Create flavorful and fun card designs which build on the existing foundation of Acolyte of the Altar
Implement designs using in-engine dropdown menus and occasional code support requests
Interface with our art team to bring to life the new spells and creatures
Collaborate with our Lead Designer to ensure new content meets quality expectations
Code
Exceptional candidates with C# talent may expand our engine with their own unique effects
Conduct rigorous testing to ensure new effects function properly with existing cards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
Experience with the Unity game engine
Ideal Qualifications
2+ years of video game design or card/board game design experience
C# scripting talent
Competitive game experience (e.g. high ladder rankings or tournament placements in relevant games)
Shipped one or more games prior a plus
Good communication skills and friendly, positive attitude!