Aquent Talent

Mid Level Game Designer Job at Aquent Talent in Seattle

Aquent Talent, Seattle, WA, US, 98127

Job Description

Our client, a leader in the gaming industry, is looking for a Game Designer to partner with us as we build exciting casual games with a local multiplayer component. You should be comfortable with a degree of ambiguity that’s higher than most projects, while tracking feedback across multiple games. In this role, you’ll work directly with game developers to give feedback on gameplay designs for casual content.

The opportunity to delight millions of gamers is massive, but it’s also an ambiguous challenge. You will leverage your game design knowledge to help define and prioritize content for players. You’ll work with world-class third-party game developers to assess and design great exclusive content. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and will collaborate with business development, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to resolve ambiguity and balance competing priorities.

Key Job Responsibilities

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Provide compelling vision and thought-leadership on games to peers and stakeholders.
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Generalize requirements (functional and technical) gathered from a diverse set of customers, industry trends, and larger technology trends. Determine minimum viable product requirements.
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Participate in strategy planning by developing (or helping to develop) marketing-related ideas into concepts and prototypes.
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Constantly stay up to date with products and services across the game industry.
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Drive key projects worldwide with complete independence.
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Work with developers to ensure your content and features are delivered to high quality.
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About the Team
\nOur client applies the principles of innovation and customer focus to the world of games, delivering gaming benefits for members. The team consists of talented, creative individuals pairing their love of games with the unique strengths that come with being part of a global technology company. Across all teams and locations, they are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world.

They believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate, and connect through games. They are looking for the right people to help build that future. With strong resources at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

Basic Qualifications

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3+ years experience as a designer working in the game industry
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Experience working with third-party developers to build great content
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Experience creating and documenting high-quality design guidelines and development strategies
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Has shipped games across a variety of platforms on time and on budget
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A portfolio that demonstrates process and capabilities in crafting compelling gameplay
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Experience communicating with customers, technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe products, and technical designs
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Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint), Figma, Photoshop
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Preferred Qualifications

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Casual gaming design experience
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BA, technical degree, or equivalent work experience
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Experience creating end-to-end game experiences
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In-depth knowledge of game theory and design best practices
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Experience building games in a wide variety of genres, for a variety of platforms
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Experience with WebGL, and engine experience (Unity/Unreal)
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The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55/hr to $66/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
\nAquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Client Description

Want to work for one of the fastest growing and most admired companies in the world?

Founded in 1995 this client of Aquent’s has grown to one of the largest tech companies in the world. Driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that transform the way their customers live their lives and run their businesses. Come join them and work in a place that values innovation, creativity and leadership.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/find-work/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.