Job Description
Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a talented Game Designer to work with us on an upcoming AAA title. The job will require working closely with designers, engineers and artists to brainstorm ideas, design, implement and tune various aspects of the game as well as game related items like community features, social features, etc. This designer must have a very good grasp of the traditional stuff (AAA game design and a concrete understanding of game production) as well as on-line and social oriented stuff (friends networks, websites, tournaments, premium packages, etc.)

Responsibilities

Work closely with designers, engineers and artists to brainstorm ideas, design, implement and tune various aspects of the game, including on-line and social aspects designed to strengthen and expand the core game experience.
Generate documentation to clearly communicate ideas and goals.
Analyze playtest data, player experiences and feedback and adjust accordingly.
Data entry, game balancing, social features, reward structures, player accessibility, viral aspects, monetization, etc.

Experience Required

Extensive knowledge of game design (playability, learning curve, production, difficulty management, pacing, rewards, accessibility, etc…)
3-4 years game design experience and at least 1 year of specific experience relating to Social/On-line spaces
Excellent oral and written communication skills – a strong ability to work across multiple disciplines to gather feedback and address cross-functional design issues.
Passionate gamer with knowledge and understanding of various games and game types
Disciplined, self-managed and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.

Recommended

Experience with Co-op and FPS games an obvious plus.
Experience with web technologies, such as Javascript, HTML5, etc.
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