At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Atomic Arcade is a brand-new video game development studio located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area led by industry veterans from AAA game and film studios. We are in the process of staffing up our development team with outstanding talent to build our first multi-platform, AAA game - a bold and contemporary new take on the GI JOE Universe starring the legendary character Snake Eyes! This is an excellent opportunity to not only build an outstanding AAA experience but to also help form the core foundations for the studio and team to build upon. We are proud to be part of Wizards of the Coast which is a division of Hasbro.

Atomic Arcade seeks passionate, experienced, and team-oriented Principal Game Designer to help us build an outstanding AAA, 3rd Person Action/Adventure game.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate, lifetime gamer with shown experience implementing incredible gameplay in other AAA titles. You possess a solid understanding of Unreal Engine and Blueprint Scripting, You have high standards in everything you do and are dedicated to crafting memorable gameplay experiences. You put the player first.

In this role, you will

Own the design and implementation of gameplay features from start to finish in the Unreal Engine. Such as, combat abilities, game systems, player progression, world activities mechanics, etc.
Work closely with the Lead World/System Designer and Game Director and other teams to brainstorm and help craft the vision for the game.
Be the go-to person for the implementation of sophisticated content that require heavy artist/designer/engineer interaction.
Be an advocate for player experience and build compelling user stories .

What We're Looking For

5+ years of game design experience with at least 2 shipped games.
Strong familiarity with visual scripting languages, preferably Unreal Engine Blueprints.
The ability to craft and make iterations of your own functional prototypes in Unreal Engine.
The ability to collaborate with members of other teams to build the best player experience.
The ability to build clear and concise design specs.
Passion for making and playing games.
Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and teams.
Self-sufficient and self-motivated, can perform duties with little oversight and can support his Lead if needed.

Nice To Have Skills

Deep familiarity with AAA 3rd Person Action/Adventure games.
Experience with the Unreal Engine Gameplay Ability System.
Leadership experience.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

Starting Pay Range: 128,200
Pay Range End: 244,200

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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