Systems Designer

Cloud Chamber is looking for an inspired and collaborative Systems  Designer to join our team and help shape the world of BioShock. You have a well-developed sense of how game systems connect and enhance one another in an emergent sandbox world, and understand the player-facing signs and feedback that are required for an intuitive player experience. We appreciate designers with keen interest in the ways in which player tools complement one another, interact with the game’s larger ecology, and can be leveraged to reward player experimentation and mastery. Your first inclination is to say “yes” to the player whenever possible. Job Details:Under the supervision of the Lead Systems Designer, the Systems Designer will be responsible for working on assigned tasks developing and refining game mechanics.

• Create and fine-tune gameplay mechanics and moment to moment systemic experiences.
• Key areas of the systems domain include interactive objects and world simulation.
• Work with the Leads, Design Director, and the design team to pitch and develop gameplay systems and implement the vision for the game.
• Communicate progress, workflows, and availability of systems to content developers.
• Maintain and tune assigned systems through to project completion.