BetterDemon ยท 23 hours ago
Game Director/Design Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveBetterDemon is an unfunded game studio startup developing a new genre of competitive PvP game. They are seeking a highly experienced Game Director or Lead Designer to shape the overall game design, own the design of game features and systems, and lead the game design team from pre-production through to post-launch operations.
Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Parker A. Davis
Responsibilities
You'll play a crucial role in shaping our overall game design to ensure coherence with our broader creative direction
You will own the design of all game features, systems and gameplay mechanics, and work to ensure quality implementation thereof through adherence to game design and development best practices
You will lead the game design team and oversee all aspects of the game design process, including design documentation, prototyping, ability/spell integration, UX, class balancing, testing, etc., from pre-production through production, launch and post-launch operations
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Senior Game, Gameplay or Systems Game Designer
Deep understanding of RPG and/or competitive PVP game mechanics and systems
Ability to prototype, iterate and optimize gameplay features in Unreal
Responsive, proactive, reliable and able to work collaboratively in a remote setting
Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
Passion for gaming, PvP dynamics, and fantasy/sci-fi genres
Preferred
Background in Systems/Technical Game Design and/or 3D Level Design
Have shipped multiple games from start to finish in a game design capacity
Previous experience in senior or lead game design or game director roles
Proficiency in Blueprint and/or C++ within Unreal Engine 5
Prior multiplayer game design experience, ideally in competitive PvP genres
Familiarity with action combat, player engagement and/or economy/monetization systems
Benefits
Equity offered for meaningful contributions
Opportunity for equity and/or profit sharing depending on your level of effort, contributions and experience
Company
BetterDemon
We are an up-and-coming game studio making ideas come to life.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase