Game Designer – Batfields – Full remote
BatFields s.r.o. is a game development studio based in Brno, Czech Republic. The company specializes
in developing action and multiplayer shooting games for PC, mobile and console devices using
various technologies.
Batfields is partnered with CI Games to create an awesome new open-world survival game in Unreal
Engine 5. Mixing classic survival gameplay with a unique twist, we’re looking for a Games Designer to
design and balance exciting, fun mechanics that bring the world to life.
Website of Batfields: [Link]
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the creation and development of the game design by supporting the
Creative Director
- Designing fun and exciting game and combat mechanics, balancing difficulty, and managing
the user experience and interaction that reflect the game's vision.
- Design and balancing of parameters to ensure basic game elements are fun (enemy
behaviours, weapon stats, character abilities, items and upgrade tiers)
- Work with Level designers to create the best possible experience of game mechanics.
- Maintain formal design documentation and tools for the project, providing clear and
structured project documents.
- Share best practices and workflows with junior members of staff, mentoring and offering
advice / feedback where necessary.
- Ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and
enjoyment.
- Anticipating, identifying, and articulating problem areas and developing preventative
solutions.
- Work with the production team to ensure timely delivery of work and team’s adherence to
the agreed schedule.
Technologies:
- Unreal Engine 4 and 5
Requirements:
- 2 years of games design experience and ideally at least one shipped title.
- Have at least one AAA game worked on
- Experience with First person or Third person games in the survival, action and adventure
genres. (Mod creation also considered, please provide a portfolio link)
- Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent knowledge of gameplay mechanics and games
features.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, experience with Gameplay Ability System and creation
of Blueprints.
- Experience of the 3 C’s character, controls and camera.
- A great knowledge of games and an excellent understanding of what makes them work.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Open and creative mind, with the ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
Bonus skills (nice to have):
- Experience with technical design creating systems for programmers to implement.
- Experience with spreadsheet modelling and balancing.
- Experience with Office Software Packages (e.g. Photoshop, Google sheets, excel, word,
google slides)
Extras:
- Competitive salary; performance bonuses and career progression
- Fully remote, with flexible work hours and a permanent contract
- Relaxed, non-corporate work environment. Collaborate with people from all over the world!
- Employee benefits include company events and 23 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)