Lead Systems Designer – ACPUUSR023923EXT
ACTIVISION PUBLISHING INC
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lead Systems Designer – ACPUUSR023923EXTERNAL
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Title: Lead Systems Designer
Requisition ID: R023923 Job Description: What you bring to the table
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so
this role includes, but is not limited to, the following
responsibilities: Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers,
Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators to deliver world-class game
systems. Research subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an
authentic experience. Be a proactive self-starter that can
independently execute high-level direction. Clearly and effectively
pitch designs and features using multimedia tools. Create, review,
and maintain design documents and systems specifications with an eye
toward systems design and then provide verbal and written assessments of
the same. Uphold system designs during a live environment. Define
team goals, action plans, and schedules for the project. Be a trusted
gatekeeper for performance, efficiency, and quality. Lead, task,
mentor and conduct one-to-one meetings with other System Designers.
Provide your team with guidance, goals, opportunities, and resources.
Use scripting tools to create, iterate, and balance game mechanics and
systems. Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and
prioritized feedback to both internal teams and external partners.
Interface with other teams to ensure systems are understood and
utilized. Champion best practices and advocate towards streamlining
tools and processes. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the
design process spanning all facets of the game. Work closely with our
user-testing teams during play-balancing to provide expert feedback. We
are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status, among other
characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote
physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World –
weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements,
the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental,
vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account,
healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and
AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match,
tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays
and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and
bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing
programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of
other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability,
legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the
Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then
you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. In the U.S., the
standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 – $179,900.00
Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires
across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer
will be based on several factors, including relevant experience,
performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this
roles range details for your local geography during the hiring
process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role
may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is
not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to
successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements Experience
8 total years in the games industry working in a system design capacity.
5 years a a Lead Designer Experience
withprogramming/scriptinglanguages. Knowledge & Skills Solid
understanding of systems and gameplay design with ability to clearly
discuss modern trends. Ability to write high and low-level
documentation (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.). Key Attributes
Ability to lead by example echoed through a professional and egoless
personality. Rock-solidcommunication skills. Strong
problem-solving skills. Passion for Call of Duty, with understanding
of the franchises progression and reward systems. Hunger for gaming
(especially online) with a broad range of game experience. Extra Points
Experience Prior experience working on a games-as-a-service product.
Experience with visual software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Knowledge & Skills Profound understanding of the Call of Duty
franchise and Warzone. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
the F2P games space. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?responseid=283279f4c8f4602f07db74d53625f4de
Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!