We are looking for a Game Designer with professional experience developing games in Unreal Engine. We want someone who will collaborate with our team to build gameplay features, explore design implementations, and make improvements through regular iteration and playtests.

As a Game Designer at C77, you will play a vital role in building the bridge between engineering, art, and the way our game plays.

Responsibilities

• As a Game Designer, you will work with the Game Director, the design team and development team to design game features and collaborate with other disciplines to match the game vision.
• Working with the team, you will create and modify a wide range of game features to improve the overall game experience.
• Design game features that match the creative direction of the game.
• Work with progression designer to help modify economy and progression systems to feel rewarding and fun.
• Balance gameplay values to create a fun experience.
• Test features to ensure they meet the design goals, which also includes using telemetry data, and survey-based feedback.
• Join playtests and drive solutions for any encountered problems.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Game Designer or a related role, with at least one shipped title (PC, Console, or Mobile).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work.
• Deep understanding and passion for multiplayer shooter game mechanics, as well as other genres.
• Strong methodology that includes a rapid iterative process, where both cross discipline collaboration or individual placeholder methods are used.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment, as well as seek help from others when needed.
• Effective collaborator with developers from other disciplines, along with willingness to lead focused multidisciplinary efforts.
• A natural curiosity for all aspects of game development and a willingness to work on a wide variety of game systems.
• Experience designing and developing games with Unreal Engine.
• Proficient technical writing skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience developing games for an international audience.
• Experience developing Live Service games, particularly in the areas of economy design and live operations.
• Experience in Systems Design, in particular using Unreal Engine.
• Ability to work full time in our Bellevue, WA studio.

Washington State Pay Range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000 per year (intermediate level), $130,000 - $170,000 (senior level). Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is for a full-time employee. For this position we have a strong preference for a hybrid work solution.

About C77

C77 is led by Mattias Kylén and Kenny Magnusson; two Swedes with a long history in the industry. Together they've worked on several award-winning AAA titles, including leadership roles on franchise development teams such as Halo, Battlefield, and Mercenaries.

Located in Seattle, our team consists of passionate developers with deep experience in AAA game development and VFX.

Since C77 began in 2019, we’ve grown our studio by adding more diverse and creative developers as we continue work on our first game.

Some of the full-time benefits of working at C77 include

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees in the U.S. that includes:

• 20 days of paid time off, 12 days of paid sick leave, and 15 days of paid holidays annually.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your spouse, domestic partner and dependents.
• Group health insurance including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Employer paid short and long term disability coverage,, and life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental and other eligible leaves of absence.
• Paid relocation to Seattle.

Additional perks include; professional development & coaching support; flexible work from home days; and commuter transportation stipend for eligible Seattle based employees.

To apply please email your resume to jobs@c77.live. A cover letter is appreciated but not required.

C77 Entertainment does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.