Senior Game Designer (Unreal): WoTMA ID - 14391

Job Description

Job Overview:Wargaming USA is seeking a Senior Game Designer to help shape immersive and engaging gameplay experiences that surprise and delight our players for our next title using Unreal Engine. In this role, you will take ownership of game design, crafting compelling player experiences that align with the game's vision.
Reports to

Creative Director
What will you do?
  • Own the full lifecycle of game design-from concept to implementation, iteration, and final polish.
  • Design and implement engaging gameplay systems, objectives, and sequences using Unreal Engine, with a strong focus on player engagement and game balance.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders (Creative Director, Design Leads, Environment Art, Narrative, and other disciplines) to ensure all gameplay elements align with the game's core vision.
  • Prototype and iterate on gameplay features, maintaining a player-centric approach.
  • Create and maintain detailed design documentation, ensuring clarity for cross-functional teams.
  • Lead discussions on gameplay design, advocating for best practices and innovative solutions.
  • Mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
  • Proactively identify challenges and propose creative and technical solutions to improve workflows and gameplay experience.
What are we looking for?
  • 2-5 years of experience as a senior designer in the video game industry.
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine 4/5, including experience with Blueprints.
  • Demonstrated experience in game design, player-driven objectives, and gameplay systems.
  • Proven track record of designing and shipping at least two titles in a designer role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas effectively.
  • Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and adapt to evolving project needs.
  • proficiency in standard industry tools: Jira, Confluence, Miro, photoshop...
  • A strong portfolio or similar showcasing your best work in game design.

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What additional skills will help you stand out?
  • Experience working in a live-service or multiplayer environment.
  • Knowledge of game balancing, pacing, and AI behavior.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages or visual scripting tools beyond Blueprints.
  • Proficiency in level layout design and prototyping.
Work mode

Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office)
Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Chicago include:
  • Additional paid time off Birthday Leave and Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave
  • Parental Leave Benefits
  • Flexible working hours & work from home option
  • Video game areas, Table tennis set up, and more...
  • Health Insurance (including family coverage), 401k plan
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Wellbeing perks (Dedicated Well-being room, Employee Assistance Program)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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