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AGBO · 2 months ago

Game Designer

AGBO is an artist-led, Academy Award-winning independent studio redefining global storytelling across film, television, and gaming. As a Game Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping gameplay and core systems, collaborating with various teams to create meaningful player experiences.

FilmFilm ProductionMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and iterate on core gameplay systems (progression, exploration, player abilities, interactions, and feedback loops)
Define and refine mechanics that enhance player immersion, facilitate emotional engagement, and provide meaningful game interactions
Collaborate with engineers, artists, and narrative teams to integrate mechanics seamlessly into story and world design
Participate in playtests, analyze feedback and metrics, and use them to tune and evolve gameplay
Contribute to a collaborative, highly iterative design culture where ideas are tested, challenged, and refined
Craft exciting gameplay experiences that allow players to explore game worlds in novel and meaningful ways

Qualification

Game design experienceSystems design expertiseUE5 Blueprints proficiencyPlayer engagement loopsCross-discipline collaborationPassion for iterationUE4Interest in storytelling

Required

5+ years of professional game design experience with at least one shipped title
Demonstrated expertise in systems design, progression, and player engagement loops
Proficiency with UE5 Blueprints and the Gameplay Ability System for prototyping mechanics
Strong grasp of character, camera, and controls and how they inform player experiences
Proven ability to work cross-discipline with animation, narrative, and engineering
Passion for iteration, prototyping, and crafting joyful, meaningful player experiences
Significant experience in UE4 and/or UE5

Preferred

Experience designing narrative-driven or cinematic gameplay systems
Familiarity with live service or social gameplay features
Previous experience at a startup or early-phase project
Interest in film, cross-medium storytelling, or experimental gameplay

Company

AGBO

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AGBO creates intellectual property universes spanning film, TV, audio, and interactive experiences.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$400M
Key Investors
Nexon
2022-01-05Corporate Round· $400M

Leadership Team

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Anthony Russo
Co-Founder
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Joseph Russo
Co-Founder
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