Senior Game Designer

DogHowl Games is a Ukraine-based studio, established in 2021, that operates remotely. Currently, we are working on the multiplayer horror game "Level Zero" with a team of approximately 20 game development veterans in collaboration with tinyBuild.

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer with expertise in system design to join our team working on our PVP Multiplayer Horror FPS, "Level Zero". We invite you to become part of a multidisciplinary team of seasoned game developers tasked with crafting a hardcore multiplayer experience.

• Design and implement engaging and balanced systems within the game

• Create wireframes, documentation, presentations and layouts using appropriate tools
• Collaborate with diverse roles within a cross-functional development team
• Solve intricate design problems, integrating Combat Gameplay, metagame mechanics, and social interactions to deliver an engaging player experience.
• Utilize playtests and feedback to enhance the fun and excitement of the multiplayer experience

• 5+ years of experience on AA/AAA PC/Console Games
• Shipped AA/AAA game with complex system design, ideally but not limited to FPS, Survival genres in a senior role
• Experience in building large scale game systems
• A solid understanding of game feel
• An analytical and KPI-driven mindset
• Exceptional documentation skills
• The ability to serve as a source of game design knowledge for the team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to organize game design workflow from initial concept to release and post-release support
• Passion and huge gaming experience in first-person shooters with PvP / Multiplayer PvE

Will be a plus

• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Experience building AI and incorporating AI-based characters into a multiplayer experience
• Experience in shooters design as well as combat design
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and User Research methods
• Experience in creating game environment driving engaging game experience