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

In this role, you will collaborate with our client’s team to design captivating game systems that keep players entertained and rewarded for a multiplayer action RPG. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in designing and balancing complex game systems, designing with a focus on product goals, and understanding player motivations across different RPG genres. This is a great opportunity for someone who possesses strong math and data analysis skills, along with a love for spreadsheets and formulas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the client’s team to own the design, implementation, and maintenance of progression, itemization, skill tree, and upgrade systems.
• Implement features in the Unreal Editor using Blueprints.
• Balance progression and itemization values, as well as guide moment-to-moment combat tuning for players and enemies.
• Generate documentation to clearly communicate ideas, goals, and work with production on feature breakdowns and planning.
• Work in strike teams, collaborating with UX Design, Engineers, QA, and other Game Designers to implement major features.
• Understand and ensure holistic synergy between all game systems and content.

Qualifications:

• Please upload a Portfolio in the "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 and Blueprints in AAA game production.
• 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.
• Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets/data tables using best practices.
• Proven experience in designing and balancing complex game systems.
• 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