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Lead Systems Designer

PlayStation Global -
Remote

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Job Details

$152,900 - $229,300 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Product design project leadership
Computer operation
Staff supervision
Video tutorial instructional content development
3D modeling software
Team supervision
Unreal Engine
Computer literacy
Coaching
Performance management strategy
Process design
UI design systems
Video gameplay mechanics
Inclusive leadership practices
System design for system development
Team development
Hiring
Collaboration with product development teams
Policy & process development
Continuous improvement
Team training
Mentoring
Prototype creation
Scripting
Game design
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Schedule creation
Unity
User guides
Interviewing

Full Job Description

Position Type:

Location(s):

United States, Remote

Date Posted:

Job ID:

R-124364

Insomniac is looking for a new Lead Systems Designer. This role is accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of all design systems for a large-scale game production, as well as the direct management, mentorship, and growth of a small Systems Design team. Duties will be split between management and hands-on design as needed.

The ideal candidates are self-driven, focused on practical, high-quality execution, and will strive to create an environment in continuous improvement – both on screen and our staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing, mentoring, and directing a team of Systems Designers, including regular coaching, career development, and performance management. Serves as hiring manager for Systems Designers.
Oversees and directly works on the design, prototyping, iteration and polish of gameplay systems such as player mechanics, non-combat systems, world simulation, economy, progression, or game balance. May lead one or more development pods of cross-discipline contributors.
Directly prototypes, implements, and iterates on gameplay systems through proprietary internal tools and scripting systems.
Fosters a strong environment of creative collaboration across all disciplines. Works directly with Gameplay Programming counterparts to best leverage skills and creativity across both departments for systems design and implementation.
Writes and regularly updates clear gameplay system documentation detailing the scope and feature set for gameplay features. Creates tutorial videos and documentation to support systems.
Works with Project Management to plan and maintain the systems design schedule, set priorities, plan milestones, and assign work to Systems Designers. Proactively communicates across the team to create alignment among stakeholders and clarity about status, direction, and dependencies.
Regularly reviews design work in progress, proactively gathers feedback, and drives iteration and quality. Accountable for creative quality of all game design systems work and for ensuring the team is hitting on-screen quality targets for each milestone.
Collaborates with the Design Director and project Game Director to ensure systems design meets the project’s creative and technical goals.
Ensures consistency in design systems across the whole game experience by creating, tracking, and enforcing standards and metrics. Directly supports Mission Design work in this as needed.
Runs brainstorms / reviews, creates buy-in and alignment, and champions design vision and values through clear communication and inclusivity.
Works with other Systems Design staff across the studio to develop best practices, shared process, and design standards.
Creates a safe, supportive, and creative work environment that exemplifies our studio values.
Other managerial and creative duties as needed.

Supervisory Duties

Directly supervises a team of Systems Designers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; resolving problems together with the Team and Design Department leadership.

Computer Skills:

Intermediate knowledge and experience with level editing tools and scripting (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors).
Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling programs.
Adobe Illustrator experience and UE4 Blueprint scripting skills are a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Skills:

Individual must have very good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and other developers.
Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills are required.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$152,900—$229,300 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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