About the role
We’re looking for great junior teammates who are willing to dive in, work hard, and learn. This is an in-person role based in Redwood City, CA, and is planned as a 6+ month program.
You will be:
- Assisting in the creation of innovative game mechanics and features to improve player engagement and social interaction.
- Collaborating with the team to develop and balance in-game economies and progressions.
- Participating in the design, testing, and iteration of game mechanics, characters, and levels.
- Contributing to the creation of design documentation, including game concepts and systems, gameplay mechanics, and interface designs.
- Providing constructive feedback during gameplay tests and suggesting improvements or solutions.
You should take this job if you are:
- Passionate about playing games.
- Want to have visible, critical impact on a weekly basis.
- Enjoy minimal process, and being responsible for deciding what you create every week.
- Enjoy collaborating with other hard-working teammates.
- Portfolio demonstrates game design skills.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A strong passion for and understanding of MMOs, building games, and social games.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Basic programming skills (C++, Python, etc.) is a plus.
- Familiarity with game design software (Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.) is a plus.
