Senior Traversal Designer

Requisition Number: 186518

Position Title: Sr Game Designer

External Description:

Cliffhanger Games is a newly formed Seattle Studio focusing on blockbuster action-adventure games and pioneering next-generation emergent storytelling beginning with Marvel's Black Panther. Join us to pursue your passion to build unique groundbreaking, and inclusive games that empower players to create incredible stories of heroic adventure. Become a foundational part of an ambitious, respectful and diverse team as we are looking for a Senior Designer – Traversal to join our team.

We are seeking a Senior Designer with a deep understanding of the mechanics behind seamless movement systems in third-person action-adventure games. Reporting to the Design Manager, and under the direction of the Principal  3Cs Designer  your role will be pivotal in executing the vision for traversal gameplay. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to implement and refine traversal mechanics that are responsive, intuitive, and engaging. You will focus on execution and collaboration, working alongside other designers, animators, engineers, and artists to ensure high-quality traversal gameplay that aligns with the game's overall design.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design and implementation of traversal gameplay mechanics and features, ensuring their smooth integration with other core design systems like combat, AI, and cameras.
• Collaborate with teams across animation, engineering, environment & encounter design and others to ensure that traversal mechanics function cohesively within the broader gameplay experience and support the game vision.
• Work directly with other design departments to address usability concerns and refine traversal systems based on feedback from multiple disciplines.
• Actively participate in cross-team discussions and iterations to ensure traversal mechanics meet high-quality standards and player expectations.
• Contribute to the continued development and refinement of traversal systems by responding to internal feedback, player testing, and performance data, iterating as necessary to improve feel and functionality.
• Assist in maintaining and improving system documentation and demonstrations of features, helping ensure all teams have a clear understanding of the traversal mechanics and their implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing traversal or movement systems for AAA action-combat games.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines, including animation, engineering, and other gameplay design teams.
• A passion for creating nuanced, responsive gameplay systems that enhance player immersion and engagement.
• Strong understanding of design system implementation, particularly in Unreal Engine or proprietary engines.
• Familiarity with the impact of animation on gameplay and experience working closely with animation teams to refine and improve movement mechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering polished, high-quality traversal systems.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

EEOText: EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부, 또는 법으로 금지된 기타 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. 또한, 해당 직책에 합당한 능력을 갖추고 있다면 범죄 기록이 있는 지원자도 관련 법률을 준수하는 방식으로 채용 여부를 고려합니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.

Days Open: 5

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.