[Remote] Game Designer (Project Based Role)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meow Wolf is a creative company that designs immersive and interactive experiences through art and exploration. They are seeking a Game Designer to develop quest experiences within themed exhibitions, focusing on integrating game mechanics with physical installations and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Design Quest Experiences: Develop engaging and immersive quest lines using familiar game mechanics like exploration, puzzle-solving, inventory, and progression systems
• Gameplay Systems Development: Create and iterate on core gameplay systems, including player progression, reward systems, narrative structures, and dynamic world interactions
• User-Centric Design: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to develop intuitive and accessible interfaces for quests, ensuring a seamless blend of physical and digital interactions
• Prototyping and Iteration: Use rapid prototyping techniques, including paper prototyping, to quickly test and validate ideas before moving to digital implementation. Iterate on gameplay mechanics based on playtesting feedback and data
• Workflow Development: Establish workflows for the development of quests and interactive gameplay, ensuring clear milestones, iterative feedback loops, and effective cross-team collaboration
• Collaborative Development: Work with cross-disciplinary teams (art, engineering, product management) to ensure alignment on game vision and execution
• Integration of Mobile App & Physical Space: Develop gameplay that leverages the physical space in tandem with a mobile app, ensuring smooth transitions between real-world and in-app interactions
• Data-Informed Design: Utilize data insights from playtesting, guest interactions, and user feedback to continuously improve and refine gameplay systems
• Storytelling and World-Building: Collaborate with the story team to integrate storytelling into quest design, ensuring that gameplay is both fun and narratively meaningful, building a sense of immersion and progression
• Technical Collaboration: Work with developers to ensure that game systems are optimized for performance across both mobile platforms and physical installations

Skills

• 8+ years of experience in game design or system design, with a portfolio showcasing your work in video games and/or interactive experiences
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools and game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms
• Strong problem-solving abilities, able to think critically about how digital and physical gameplay can merge to create unique experiences
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams, including UX/UI, product management, and development teams, with the ability to communicate design intent clearly and effectively
• Experience using analytics tools to track and analyze user behavior, using that data to iterate on design elements
• Proficiency in narrative-driven game design, creating systems that enhance storytelling and player agency
• Experience with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) design, bridging physical and digital gameplay
• Experience designing for multiple platforms, with a focus on mobile-first gameplay that interacts with physical environments
• Experience working on games with live service elements, managing updates, balancing, and ongoing content releases post-launch
• Knowledge of design philosophies from major game studios and the ability to apply these insights to real-world, live entertainment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

Company Overview

• Meow Wolf creates entertainment that delights audiences through location-based and digital media experiences. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.meowwolf.com.

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