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Lead Design Manager, Twisted Pixel Games

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Lead Design Manager, Twisted Pixel Games

Austin, TX

Twisted Pixel Games is seeking a talented and experienced designer to help define and drive the gameplay experiences of current and future projects, primarily in the VR space. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of designers, defining core gameplay elements, and pushing the quality of the gameplay experience through pre-production to ship.

Lead Design Manager, Twisted Pixel Games Responsibilities:

  • Work with creative leads to define and drive implementation of all systems within the game.
  • Collaborate with creative leads to maintain a consistent vision for the gameplay
  • Manage a team of designers across several design disciplines including level design, combat and moment to moment gameplay
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between relevant departments to ensure execution of overall creative vision
  • Partner with Production to define scope, timelines and workflows
  • Contribute directly to the game through implementation, iteration and polish of gameplay within the game engine
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • Experience on a shipped game project at a Lead/Director level
  • Well-versed in all aspects of game design and development, including control mechanics, combat/weapons, AI behaviors, skills/progression and story
  • Experience with workflows and best practices for modern engines (Unreal/Unity)
  • Demonstrated experience to be a team player with the experience to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively
  • Proven game design sensibilities, including an effective grasp of timing and instincts of what feels right
  • Proven understanding of the game-play systems and mechanics, experience to pro/con design decisions and the ramifications they will have on the overall experience
  • Experience to self-critique and accept outside critique
  • Experience to be in the VR headset for multiple hours a day in a fast paced app/game
  • Possess a proven interest for games and an interest in VR
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience contributing to games in a console / PC / VR space
  • Scripting or programming experience (Blueprint, Lua, C++/C#, etc.)
  • Experience developing for VR products.
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$137,000/year to $193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2D2MMAV
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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