Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers focused on creating narrative-driven AAA experiences. They are seeking a Lead Game Designer to lead a small team in delivering high-quality narrative moments and action set-pieces, ensuring a cohesive player experience through collaboration with other disciplines. Responsibilities • Lead a small team of Designers - including management, training & fostering a collaborative environment. • Support the creation and integration of AAA quality narrative moments and action set-pieces that reflect the game design goals and mechanics. • Lead reviews and ensure the quality and consistency of work for the team. • Collaborate with leads & directors in other disciplines to create a multi-functional pipeline that is flexible, reliable, and provides the framework to reach the highest levels of polish. • Effectively connect multiple disciplines to bridge the gaps between technology, art, and player experience. Skills • Experience shipping narrative-driven singleplayer shooters. • Experience shipping games in Unreal Engine. • Passion for leading teams and mentoring junior developers in a highly iterative environment. • Clear understanding of narrative & tech development across multiple phases of production. • Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints, state machines, blend spaces, Montages, Anim Graphs, and Event Graphs. • Deep understanding of narrative presentation in all its forms, including cinematics, scripted moments, interactions, & dialogue. • Working knowledge of deeper game system scripting or C++ a bonus. • Strong technical problem-solving and interpersonal skills. • A passion for making games with the enthusiasm & skill to polish to the highest level of quality. • Comfortable balancing priorities in a highly iterative environment. • Working knowledge of disciplines adjacent to design & an appreciation of their craft. • Approachable & enthusiastic about narrative and the technical underpinnings that bring it to life. • Leads by example & inspires the very best in a team both technically and aesthetically. • Actively engages with feedback at every level & is aware of the overlap between design & other disciplines. Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401(k) match • Flexible PTO • Supplemental life and disability • And more Company Overview • That's No Moon is a content creation company that provides products and services for the entertainment industry. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job