We are looking for an experienced, passionate and talented Lead Encounter Designer to join our Boston based Orion development team. This person will take ownership of working directly with the design director and cross-discipline design leads to help formulate solutions for and help create memorable gameplay encounters that will thrill and excite our players.  

 Daily responsibilities

• Work with Quest, Open World, Level Design, Environment and Gameplay teams, to design memorable combat encounters based on predefined narrative, environmental and gameplay themes.
• Adjust predefined quests and locations, by utilising NPC setup, interactive objects, loot and environment, to create a challenging playthrough, with multiple solutions
• Working with Level Designers and Environmental Artists, ensure level geometry serves the needs of the combat encounter.
• Hire and build an encounter team throughout the course of development.
• Dedicate yourself to understanding all player verbs, allowing yourself to craft divergent experiences that cater to all available playstyles.
• Work in close collaboration with the systems design team to create the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date.

• 5+ years of experience in the industry with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge and experience working with next-generation 3D level editors (Unreal focused).
• Both analytic and creative thinking abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of video games and the games industry, including current trends and releases.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and be efficient within a team.
• Good command of the English language.

Nice to have:

(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Experience in game balancing.
• Basic understanding of simple scripting languages.

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

Health & Well-being

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
   

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