Blackbird Interactive is looking for a Senior Game Designer to take ownership of major gameplay systems and player experience loops. You'll join a creative studio dedicated to building immersive and engaging worlds.
What You'll Do
- Design and prototype core gameplay mechanics, systems, and features
- Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including specs and tuning guides
- Collaborate with art, engineering, and narrative teams to implement and polish features
- Analyze playtest data and player feedback to iterate and balance gameplay
- Mentor and provide guidance to other designers on the team
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional game design experience, with at least one shipped title in a design role
- Deep understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and balancing
- Proven ability to take a feature from concept through prototyping to final polish
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback
- Strong analytical skills for tuning and balancing complex systems
