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Activision Publishing Inc

Senior System Designer - Raven Software

Activision Publishing Inc, Middleton, Wisconsin, United States, 53562


JOB REQUIREMENTS: Senior System Designer - Raven Software - Remote Eligible - ACPUUSR023460EXTERNAL DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Title: Senior System Designer - Raven Software - Remote Eligible Requisition ID: R023460 Job Description: You will... * Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators to deliver world-class game systems. * Research subject matter relating to the design objective to ensure an authentic experience. * Be a proactive self-starter that can independently implement high-level direction. * Clearly and effectively pitch designs and features using multimedia tools. * Create and maintain design documents and systems specifications for games with an eye toward systems design and then provide verbal and written assessments of the same. * Uphold system designs during a live environment. * Mentor fellow Designers. * Use scripting tools to create, iterate, and balance game mechanics and systems. * Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and prioritized feedback to both internal teams and external partners. * Collaborate with other teams to ensure systems are understood and applied. * Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process spanning all facets of the game. * Work closely with our user-testing teams during play-balancing to provide expert feedback. Extra Points: * Profound understanding of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone. * Extensive knowledge and understanding of the F2P games space. * Prior experience working on a games-as-a-service product. * Experience with visual software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for \'Every World\' - we\'ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is \$80,800.00 - \$149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role\'s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. Raven Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: You Bring... Minimum Requirements: * 5+ years in the games industry working in a system design capacity, with at least 3 shipped title in the AAA conso e / PC space. * Proven experience withprogramming/scriptinglanguages. * Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and enjoys working in a collaborative, iterative, and agile process. * Ability to lead by example. * Impressivecommunication skills. * Solid understanding of systems design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends. * Strong problem-solving skills. * Expertise writing high and low-level documentation (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.). * Passion for Call of Duty, with understanding of the franchise\'s progression and reward systems. * Hunger for gaming (especially online) with a broad range of game experience. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=beac4e034de1c2a928e6c01ab0293cb8 Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!