Escape Velocity Entertainment ยท 1 month ago
Principal Systems Designer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffEscape Velocity Entertainment is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Designer to contribute to an exciting new AAA IP. The role involves designing and optimizing game systems to enhance player experience and engagement, collaborating with various teams to create player-centric initiatives.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Design and iterate on systems across a broad range of key game initiatives, focused on fun and engaging ways for players to spend time and money (e.g., battle passes, monetization frameworks, reward-unlocks, and related features)
Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Design Director, Systems Design Lead, and with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, artists, UX/UI, and data analysts, to develop systems that create best-in-class, player-centric experiences
Proactively design and optimize systems that improve player experiences related to earning and purchasing content, with a focus on healthy long-term engagement and monetization
Champion data-driven design, leveraging analytics, player feedback, and market insights to iterate on systems and enhance the overall player experience
Advocate for the player at all times, putting the player experience first when considering and making all design decisions
Qualification
Required
At least two shipped AAA games where you worked in a systems design capacity on initiatives related to player investment, i.e. systems and features supporting how players spend time and money to earn content
Expert knowledge of off-the-shelf design tools
Professional understanding of the many major metagame systems found in contemporary multiplayer titles, and a keen know-how for how those systems work
Mentorship skills that include truly caring about the career growth of those that work for you and around you
Strong creative and technical problem solving skills
Exceptional communication skills
Preferred
Expertise with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)
Benefits
A generous PTO allowance
Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
Private Mental Health scheme
A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
Discretionary Studio Bonus
Top range tech for your home set up
Other benefits based on your region
Company
Escape Velocity Entertainment
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Escape Velocity Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Urban
Chief Operating Officer
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