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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Community / Marketing Title: Senior Traversal Designer

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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Days Open: 5

Can this position be remote?: 0

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EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。