Now Hiring: Game Designer

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Moonbot Studios is a multi-platform storytelling studio specializing in feature-quality animation, book publishing, games and mobile app development. Moonbot employs a select group of animators, digital artists, programmers and developers who produce award-winning films, books and digital media. For further information, visit www.moonbotstudios.com.

Job Title: Game Designer
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer & Creative Director – Moonbot Interactive

Job Summary:

This position combines technical knowledge and ability with the artistic vision and creativity of a storyteller. He or she may design various types of game mechanics, including meta game systems and player movement. Our ideal Game Designer candidate is a creative storyteller with the ability to enhance narrative through gameplay systems and interfaces. This candidate will have industry experience in creating and developing games from initial concepts to finished products. He or she may be assigned to a single or multiple project(s) at one time with various needs, complexities, and formats.

Skills/Abilities/Education:

2+ years of game design experience with a variety of platforms and game types
Have a thorough understanding of the current and projected market and target audiences for different games and game platforms
Experience in developing gameplay systems that involve story elements
Be able to create original ideas and also work from existing concepts and stories
Basic understanding of Unity
Basic programming knowledge or ability to work with programmers to create comprehensive gameplay
Strong communication and presentation skills in order to pitch and explain ideas to programmers, artists, directors and managers
Write and maintain documentation about designs and stay up-to-date with other designs
Proficiency with software to help pitch and develop ideas in 2D and 3D (i.e. Photoshop, Maya)
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines in a collaborative environment
Must take initiative in handling assigned duties and additional tasks which will aid the function of the organization
Must be flexible. Moonbot Studios is a growing venture working in cutting-edge and highly creative technologies. As with any mid-size studio, members of the Moonbot team wear multiple hats. Our employees approach their jobs in a serious manner but in an environment that is conducive to free expression and creativity
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States and be willing to relocate to Shreveport, Louisiana

Submit resumes & links to reels to Moonbot: Via email at recruiting@moonbotstudios.com

Moonbot Studios is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.