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Meow Wolf · 6 hours ago

Game Designer (Project Based Role)

Colorado, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Meow Wolf is a creative company that inspires creativity through immersive art and exploration. They are seeking a Game Designer to develop engaging quest experiences for their themed interactive exhibitions, integrating game mechanics with physical installations and mobile applications.

ArtAugmented RealityDigital MediaEventsPodcastService IndustryVirtual Reality

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design Quest Experiences: Develop engaging and immersive quest lines using familiar game mechanics like exploration, puzzle-solving, inventory, and progression systems

Gameplay Systems Development: Create and iterate on core gameplay systems, including player progression, reward systems, narrative structures, and dynamic world interactions

User-Centric Design: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to develop intuitive and accessible interfaces for quests, ensuring a seamless blend of physical and digital interactions

Prototyping and Iteration: Use rapid prototyping techniques, including paper prototyping, to quickly test and validate ideas before moving to digital implementation. Iterate on gameplay mechanics based on playtesting feedback and data

Workflow Development: Establish workflows for the development of quests and interactive gameplay, ensuring clear milestones, iterative feedback loops, and effective cross-team collaboration

Collaborative Development: Work with cross-disciplinary teams (art, engineering, product management) to ensure alignment on game vision and execution

Integration of Mobile App & Physical Space: Develop gameplay that leverages the physical space in tandem with a mobile app, ensuring smooth transitions between real-world and in-app interactions

Data-Informed Design: Utilize data insights from playtesting, guest interactions, and user feedback to continuously improve and refine gameplay systems

Storytelling and World-Building: Collaborate with the story team to integrate storytelling into quest design, ensuring that gameplay is both fun and narratively meaningful, building a sense of immersion and progression

Technical Collaboration: Work with developers to ensure that game systems are optimized for performance across both mobile platforms and physical installations

Qualification

Game Design ExperienceUnityUnreal EngineNarrative-Driven DesignData AnalyticsProblem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationAR/VR/MR ExperienceCross-Platform DevelopmentLive Operations (LiveOps)Design Patterns

Required

8+ years of experience in game design or system design, with a portfolio showcasing your work in video games and/or interactive experiences

Proficiency with industry-standard tools and game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms

Strong problem-solving abilities, able to think critically about how digital and physical gameplay can merge to create unique experiences

Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams, including UX/UI, product management, and development teams, with the ability to communicate design intent clearly and effectively

Experience using analytics tools to track and analyze user behavior, using that data to iterate on design elements

Proficiency in narrative-driven game design, creating systems that enhance storytelling and player agency