id Software, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is seeking a talented Systems Designer to join our team in making AAA games. The Gameplay Systems Designer will be responsible for working with Lead Designers and Game Directors to plan, prototype and build systems that directly apply to a 1st person action game. Design responsibilities include but are not limited to enemy AI, player navigation, weapons and tools. These responsibilities require a high degree of knowledge and experience between code and content, as well as showing demonstrable on-screen progress from concept to ship. Both theory and hands on work will be required.

Responsibilities:

Create detailed, yet easy to follow design documentation
Ability to get hands-on and implement gameplay elements in our proprietary toolset
Coordinate closely with AI programmers and Level Designers to communicate the goals and specific needs of various combat and gameplay systems and provide regular updates to all related systems.
Prototype new ideas and systems with existing tools and game script
Drive new features and content as a strike-team feature owner
Collaborate with artists, engineers and other designers
Provide feedback and guidance to other members of design
Work closely with design leadership to ensure consistency, scope, and quality of systems
Work with analytics team to review the success of current systems and initiatives as well as propose new solutions
Maintain, test and iterate system-based features from concept phase to final tuning for an award winning game.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with a variety of established game toolsets
Experience and skill with one or more text-based scripting languages
Understanding of gameplay system constraints as well as an understanding of game engine architecture and custom toolsets.
Experience working in a collaborative environment with cross disciplinary groups
Ability to conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while actively participating in technical and design problem solving in engine.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong presentation skills and the ability to present that information to audiences
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a design capacity on PC or console games
Experience shipping a AAA game or patching/maintaining a live game
Expert user with Excel
Candidate must be willing to take a short design test
Passion for id games