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Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for a Game Designer to work on World of Warplanes.

Your main objective will be to take part in the development of the game, interact with the development team and the players, and create new gameplay and features.

What will you do?

  • Create and implement design ideas, from pitching, to post-release support

  • Lead large features as a key designer and coordinate the cross-disciplinary design team when needed

  • Prepare design documentation and playable prototypes and present them to developers and management

  • Interact with other designers and engineers

  • Control the process of design implementation into the product

  • Support features that are in the release stage by collecting statistics and assessing player reaction

What are we looking for?

  • 2+ years of experience as a game designer of products with successful releases

  • Concise presentation and communication of ideas

  • Understanding of player psychology (typology, working with player cohorts)

  • Ability to analyze solutions and detect dependencies with existing game elements

  • Knowledge of various monetization mechanics available on the market

  • Developed communication skills

What will help you stand out?

  • Experience in working with large gaming communities

  • Experience in operating MMO games

  • Experience with game editors (Unity, UE, etc.)

  • Ability to program/draw/create effects

  • Knowledge of game interface design principles

  • Ability to visualize your ideas, create mockups

  • Participation as a speaker in conferences and educational programs

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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What will you do?

  • Design unique characters and content for PvP Vehicle Shooter gameplay.

  • Design core combat mechanics: shooting, movement, navigation, etc.

  • Act as producer for you designs and features, facilitating communication across disciplines, clearing dependencies, and ensuring deadlines are met.

  • Perform play-testing, reviews, balance, and iteration.

What are we looking for?

  • 3+ years’ experience in the game industry as a Game designer. Preferably in Character creation, Game balance or Combat design.

  • Ability to see the character as a whole: from mechanics and game feel, to art presentation and UX.

  • Strong understanding of shooter combat design principles.

  • Understanding on how objects respond according to the laws of physics. Knowledge of vehicle movement physics will be a bonus.

  • Proficient and effective communication and documentation skills

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Knowledge of modern PvP/PvE shooters and Vehicle games.

  • Visual/artistic skills

  • Knowledge of statistical methods of game-balance. Good mathematical background.

  • Hands-on experience with modern game engines (Unreal, Unity, CryEngine)

About Wargaming:

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Delivering legendary games since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO gaming industry with 4500+ employees and more than 20 offices globally. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms, including the massively popular World of Tanks and World of Warships.

Working in our company means always having interesting challenges and gaining valuable experience while working with top-class experts.

Take your place among our passionate and experienced team and bring out the best in yourself at Wargaming!

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