The StarCraft II team is looking for a talented lead game designer with experience in developing top-quality 3D real-time strategy computer games. Duties will include overseeing general game design, rules systems, game balance, interface design, story, and team design meetings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in game design, outstanding "people" skills, and a longstanding passion for playing games of multiple genres and platforms. Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ game design experience
Must have shipped at least one AAA title in a lead designer role
Able to work well in a team environment, as well as provide leadership and vision for a team of designers
Great sense for what makes a game or level fun to play
Able to do scripting or using triggers in game toolset
Experience in designing great Player versus Player and Cooperative experiences
Able to communicate effectively with programming, art, design, and business personnel
Exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications skills
Absolute passion for playing and making computer games
Knowledgeable and passionate about StarCraft II & real-time strategy games
Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative

Pluses

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experienced in designing and playing real-time strategy games
Knowledgeable about eSports and online gameplay
Passionate about designing features for online communities
Extensive experience playing Blizzard Entertainment strategy games
Non-design development experience (as an artist, sound designer, programmer, etc.)
Applicants must submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) and a resume. Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

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