Game Design Expert

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Tencent Full time

Tencent Games is a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing. We are the largest online game community in China, with over 140 games developed and operated.

Job Summary

We seek experienced Game Designers to join the Path of Exile development team at Grinding Gear Games, one of Tencent owned studio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Designing gameplay systems, monsters, bosses and items for Path of Exile
  • Editing metadata and scripting to implement your designs
  • Communicating your designs to artists and programmers to allow them to create what you have designed

We are seeking someone with:

Requirements
  • 5+ years experience of game design work on a commercial online game project
  • At least shipped one title
  • Bachelor's degree in game development or similar
  • High creativity and a keen eye delivering engaging, immersive experiences
  • Experience with game editors, scripting and design tools
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to receive and apply feedback in a highly iterative environment
  • Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work within a team
  • Knowledge of the Path of Exile universe
  • Familiarity with the dark fantasy genre in games, movies and literature
What We Offer
  • Work visa will be sponsored for selected candidates
  • Relocation assistance (for the right candidate if needed)
  • Full-time position - 40 hours a week

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