Destiny Gameplay Designer, Armor
Bungie
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Posted:
July 28, 2023
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Remote
About the position
Bungie is seeking a passionate and creative Gameplay Designer for Destiny. As an Armor Gameplay Designer, you will collaborate with the entire Armor Team to design and implement gameplay systems and content. Your role will involve driving compelling gameplay experiences, balancing gameplay systems, and ensuring accessibility for all players. Additionally, you will work closely with artists and developers to create a cohesive and immersive gameplay experience. This is an opportunity to work on AAA games with a talented and passionate team in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Creatively drive compelling second-to-second gameplay experiences
- Collaboratively design, implement and balance top-notch gameplay systems, such as new exotic armors, mods, and build crafting systems
- Make the gameplay experience accessible to as many people as possible
- Work with audio, VFX, and animation artists to make in-game cause and effect clear to players
- Drive to develop well-understood goals that match the creative direction of the game
- Exercise strong player empathy to put yourself in the shoes of players with various competencies, desires, and skill levels
Requirements
- Strong passion for game feel with a focus on the mechanics and philosophies that drive it
- Portfolio demonstrating the drive to make great feeling action gameplay
- Intuitive understanding of how second-to-second action games work and why people play them
- Good understanding of game engines, technology, and the game development process
- Experience with many modes of online play
- Passion for collaboration with designers, artists, programmers, musicians, testers, and producers to achieve a common goal
- Dedication to contributing to a positive work environment
- Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative
- Willingness to explore a variety of ideas in pursuit of excellent design
- Ability to deliver and receive feedback on design in a constructive and positive way
- Ability to explore, develop, and drive features over multiple releases
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Generous 401(k) matching
- Flexible time off policies
- Paid parental leave
- Social clubs
- 20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days
- 10 paid Floating Days annually
- 10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
- One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked
- Remote work opportunities in approved locations
- Digital first approach for remote work
- Residency establishment support for employees located outside specific states
- Diversity, inclusivity, and equity focus in the workplace