TRION WORLDS
Apply at: www.Trionworlds.com

Trion Worlds is seeking a Multiplayer Designer to design, implement, and balance competitive multiplayer game mechanics and content for Defiance™, our multi-platform shooter MMO being developed in collaboration with Syfy. The ideal candidate combines proven experience as a multiplayer game designer with a strong passion for team-based shooters. We need someone to be the champion for the competitive multiplayer component of our game.



RESPONSIBILITIES

Design team-based competitive multiplayer game modes

Design scoring, progression, and reward systems for multiplayer

Collaborate with other designers to balance weapons, abilities, and upgrades

Guide the interface team in designing multiplayer UI flow, screens, and HUD elements

Work closely with programmers and artists to implement and iterate on multiplayer mechanics

Provide guidance and feedback to multiplayer map designers

Lead internal multiplayer playtests, analyzing post-match feedback and metrics

Work with other designers to ensure that core mechanics are fun and consistent across all game modes

Write and maintain professional design documentation



REQUIREMENTS

3+ years of experience as a game designer, with at least one shipped title

Demonstrated ability to design compelling team-based competitive multiplayer game modes

Experience designing multiplayer progression and reward systems

Proven ability to playtest, iterate, and balance multiplayer gameplay

Willingness to collaborate closely with programmers, artists, and other designers

Strong ability to work independently when necessary, planning and prioritizing tasks with minimal supervision

Experience with developer tools such as databases, spreadsheets, and level editors
Passionate player of team-based competitive multiplayer shooters

Strong knowledge of industry competition and current consumer expectations



PLUSES

Experience building multiplayer maps in a 3D level editor

Experience playing MMOs, especially player-versus-player modes

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