Game Encounter Designer (Contract) Job at Hanson Consulting Group, San Diego, CA

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  • Hanson Consulting Group
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Hanson Consulting Group is seeking an Game Encounter Designer (Contract) to join our client’s team in the gaming industry! This role is remote/hybrid from San Diego or Irvine, CA.

In this role, you will collaborate with the client’s team to design captivating enemies, bosses, affixes and encounters that keep players engaged and entertained for a multiplayer action RPG. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in designing encounters in a co-op multiplayer game, designing with a focus on product goals, and understanding player motivations for both action and RPG genres. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize deep understanding of player psychologies and engaging counter play to create epic encounters.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the client’s design to own the design, implementation, and maintenance of enemy families, bosses, affixes and encounters.
  • Implement features in the Unreal Editor using Blueprints, State Machines, and EQS.
  • Generate documentation to clearly communicate ideas, goals, and work with production on feature breakdowns and planning.
  • Work on strike teams by collaborating with Animation, VFX, Engineers, QA, and other Game Designers to implement major content pieces.
  • Understand and ensure holistic synergy between all game systems and content with an emphasis on combat.

Qualifications:

  • Please upload your Portfolio in "Cover Letter" or "Portfolio URL" section.
  • 3+ years of experience in the Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops).
  • Strong technical experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints, State Machines and EQS.
  • Experience working in a production environment and having shipped 1+ title(s) as a Game Designer.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and understanding of how to give and receive feedback effectively.
  • A strong understanding of animation.
  • A strong understanding of action melee combat.
  • Experience as a level designer and a deep understanding of combat spaces.
  • Experience designing for and playing games in the action and RPG genres.
  • Strong communication skills and production sensibilities.

Benefits:

  • 100% employer-paid medical for employees through top-tier medical provider
  • 100% employer-paid Dental and Vision
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance ($50k) and LTD
  • 401k plan with match program with no vesting period
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Passport Corporate Membership
  • Wellable Membership
  • Hartford Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance and ID Theft Protection
  • Behavioral Health Resources (Ginger, Talkspace etc.) also available in partnership with medical provider Cigna
  • Optional pet insurance through Figo
  • Optional legal plan through MetLife/MetLaw

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