Specialist/Senior Gameplay Designer (Frostpunk 2)

So what will you actually do?

• Active participation in different areas of design (gameplay, systems, balance, UX, sound, narrative, prototyping, scripting),

• Evaluating the game as a whole, proposing and driving changes in different areas ,

• Taking ownership for mid to large-size  gameplay features. (depending on seniority),

• Designing , balancing and developing new and existing systems and game mechanics,

• Cooperating with multidisciplinary teams to develop gameplay mechanics and content in order to provide the expected player experience,

• Preparation of design documentation,

• Prototyping mechanics and scripting gameplay using Unreal Engine,

• Preparing UI concepts and wireframes to support new and existing game features.

What do you need to design a success in this position?

• Possibility to work in our Warsaw office in hybrid mode (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely and additional 24 days per year) - non negotiable, 

• Experience

  • For Specialist: 2+ years of commercial experience or own released title (solo development or in a small team),

  • For Senior: 6+ years of experience or participation in the entire production process as a designer (prototyping, pre-production, production, release, post-release),

• Experience with Unreal Engine: ability to work with configs and blueprints, skills in implementation,

• Ability to understand and design complex design systems,

• Passion for creating moving experiences that stay with the players,

• Ability to perceive the game holistically. Focusing on the product as a whole, rather than just your own task or domain,

• Curiosity and versatility - you’re keen to take on different game development challenges, even if they are not directly in your area of expertise,

• Proactivity - you don’t let topics linger, when you see loose threads - you pick them up,

• Skills and experience with creating interfaces and mockups,

• Knowledge of Frostpunk IP and excitement to contribute to its development,

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written,

• Good problem solving skills,

• Ability to take ownership, prioritize topics and make decisions,

• Ability to present complex concepts and designs clearly, both in speech and in writing,  

• Fluent English (B2/C1) - your team is using English on the daily basis.

What we offer?

• Health and Wellness

  • psychological support/care

  • private medical package

  • free weekly yoga in the office

  • Multisport

• Development

  • team training budget

  • in-office library

  • English/Polish classes

• Our office

  • near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations

  • dog-friendly

  • in-house gym

  • no dress code

  • car and bike parking

  • chill zone

  • video, board and arcade games

• Working conditions

  • flexible working hours

  • hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year)

  • 20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave

  • international working environment

• Fair compensation

  • attractive bonus system – annual bonus, motivation programme

  • transparent salary brackets

• Events and more

  • attendance in game dev events

  • relocation budget for candidates from abroad

  • referral program

  • annual company events

  • merch/swag

  • preferential loans