Nexon America · 4 days ago
Game Designer
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expNexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds. They are seeking a Game Designer to join their Western MapleStory Development team, where the role involves creating and implementing new content, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
GamingInformation TechnologyInternetPC GamesPublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and maintain documentation for gameplay features and systems
Implement and configure game data based on design specifications; validate in-game functionality
Troubleshoot and fix data-related bugs during development and testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including art, engineering, and production
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Game Designer in the video game industry
Bachelor's degree or higher in Game Design, Computer Science, Art, or a related field
Solid understanding of MMORPG systems design, including progression, economy, and quest mechanics
Strong proficiency in creating detailed and well-structured game design documents
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional team settings
Working knowledge of in-game data tools and debugging processes
Passion for and experience playing Global MapleStory or earlier versions of the game
Preferred
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to design innovative gameplay solutions
Familiarity with game balancing, live service design considerations, and user experience
Working proficiency in Korean is preferred for effective collaboration with Korean engineers
Bonus: one shipped title
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children
Annual employer contribution to a health savings account
Company paid hospital indemnity benefits
Company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits
Access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan with a company match
Pet insurance
Monthly wellness credit
Lunchtime yoga
Language classes
Bi-monthly catered lunches
Monthly happy hours
Well-stocked snack bar
Paid time off
Sick days
Company holidays
Year-end break
Company
Nexon America
Nexon is building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$61.94MKey Investors
Insight Partners
2022-02-06Post Ipo Equity
2012-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2011-12-14IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jung Hyun
CEO
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